Archives: Major/Minors

For students with a love of numbers and the desire to work with organizations, Trinity offers a B.S. in accounting.  Our accounting students are positioned for professional success when they leave here—in 2020, Trinity’s accounting program graduates had the highest average exam score in the state on the CPA exams administered by the Illinois Board of Examiners.  Our pass rate was also highest in the state for schools that had more than 16 sections taken.

Our Accountancy B.S. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Along with exceptional academics, Trinity accounting majors also enjoy all the internship opportunities that Chicago offers. Many of our accounting majors receive job offers before they graduate. Employers know how well-prepared our graduates are.

A strong background in the physical and biological sciences will give you an advantage when you enter into doctoral level professional training programs in the health sciences.

Completion of a biology and/or chemistry major along with the cognate requirements provides such a background and includes the required courses for entering schools of medicine (as well as dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, and chiropractic).

Such schools require a specific entrance exam; students should work closely with their advisers to ensure they are prepared for the exam.

At Trinity, you will develop a program of study based on the type of program and the particular school you want to attend.

At Trinity, we’ll help you make a difference with a minor in environmental studies.

Since Trinity is just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you’ll have world-class institutions like the Shedd Aquarium and Morton Arboretum in your backyard. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with professors on projects even closer to home, since research is often done on the Navajo Creek that flows through campus.

After graduation, students who follow the Environmental and Ecological track:
• Pursue ecological careers in the area of environmental justice, natural resource management, lab and outdoor research, and government policy advisement.
• Enter graduate school to pursue ecological post-graduate studies.

After graduation, students who follow the Allied Health Science track:
• Take post-graduate studies to become physical therapists, speech language pathologists, or occupational therapists.
• Pursue medical technology work.
• Find work or pursue post-graduate studies in other allied-health science related fields, like athletic training, emergency medical sciences, health administration, and more.

Connect to Greater with a B.S. in environmental science. With this degree, you will be equipped as an agent of renewal in God’s kingdom through a focus on stewardship. Trinity’s major in environmental science provides opportunities for students to explore the interactions of the natural world through study and investigation, providing the foundation for Christian earth keeping.

Trinity students enhance their classroom studies with off-campus opportunities at world-class institutions such as Morton Arboretum, Shedd Aquarium, and Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies.

After graduation, students who follow the Environmental and Ecological track:

• Pursue ecological careers in the area of environmental justice, natural resource management, lab, and outdoor research, and government policy advisement.
• Enter graduate school to pursue ecological post-graduate studies.

Trinity offers the perfect environment for you to prepare for a career in environmental science. Courses are taught from a Christian perspective. This gives students the space to grow as young adults while also growing in their faith and spirituality. Students can choose to attend chapel services on campus twice each week, in addition to participating in Outcry, our student-led worship services.

Academics are important, but so is “down time.” Social and entertainment opportunities abound in our tightly knit campus community, with dozens of student clubs and organizations and an events calendar packed with fun. Whether you prefer dances and formals, athletic events, live music performances, talent shows, or movie nights, you’re sure to find multiple ways to enjoy time away from your studies.

What’s more, since Trinity’s campus is located near Chicago, students can also take advantage of a variety of cultural, social, and career-building opportunities in greater Chicagoland. Are you ready to learn more about earning your degree in environmental science at Trinity Christian College? Visiting us in-person is the best way to see and experience our campus environment and vibrant culture for yourself. Contact us today to schedule your visit!

When you earn a bachelor of art degree in biology education from Trinity, you won’t just study science through the lens of faith—you’ll learn to teach others, too. With this course of study, you will also minor in education.

Since Trinity is located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will study in one of the most dynamic science and healthcare hubs in the United States. Our students conduct research and study with the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies and with Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, among other places.

Students who major in biology education are eligible for an Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in secondary (grades 9-12) science: biology.

You love science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, and engineering—then a B.S. in bioinformatics is for you. A bioinformatics degree will prepare you to analyze large amounts of biological data, develop tools for that analysis, and learn to interpret the data.

You’ll take coursework in biology, chemistry, math, and computer science. All of this will prepare you to build a life that makes a difference in medical and biological research.

Students with degrees in bioinformatics can graduate ready to:
• Pursue post-graduate studies in bioinformatics and health-research fields.
• Find careers at a medical research firm.
• Work in the area of genetics.
• Work in a science lab to provide research assistance.
• Develop algorithms and tools as software developers.

Examples of coursework include:
• Advanced Molecular Biology
• Algorithms and Complexity Theory
• Analytical Geometry and Calculus

By earning a B.S. degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, your studies will encompass both biology and chemistry, along with coursework in math and physics. You will be prepared to for a career in medicine, agriculture, forensic science, and pharmaceutical development.

At Trinity, we are small and mighty. With our 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, you will work closely with dedicated professors who will customize your education and introduce you to research and study opportunities you may never knew even existed.

With a B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology, you will be ready to continue your studies at the graduate level, or in dental or medical school. You will also be prepared for a career in the food industry and agribusiness, as well as in clinical and scientific settings.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in a biology-related field or preparing for an advanced training program, a minor in biology offers many opportunities to prepare you for your future.

Since Trinity is located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will study in one of the most dynamic science and healthcare hubs in the United States. Our students conduct research and study with the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies and with Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, among other places.

The pre-seminary program at Trinity Christian College is designed with the flexibility to allow you to meet the entrance requirements of the seminary of your choice. This program prepares future Christian leaders to make a difference with their service.

Most seminaries require a strong liberal arts education and a background in Greek and a modern foreign language. As a pre-seminary studies student, you will select a major in one or more of the following areas of study: history, English, philosophy, communication arts, or psychology. {we don’t offer a sociology major, just a minor} It is also important that you give serious attention to language studies. Regardless of which major you choose, you will leave with a strong understanding of Greek as well as a modern foreign language.

With a Trinity education, you will discover and put into practice what it means to serve Christ and His church. At Trinity, you will have opportunities to learn, grow, and prepare for kingdom work. The small class sizes, access to a wide variety of churches and parachurch organizations, and an active campus ministry program provide an exciting environment for exploring God’s word.

The field education course, taken in your senior year, offers practical ways to apply your knowledge and skills. Trinity theology students serve churches and other Christian agencies in a variety of capacities. The diversity of communities in the Chicago area allows students to seek experience in a wide range of settings.

Ultimately, pre-seminary graduates will spend their time understanding God, Christianity, and what it means to be a Christian in today’s world, as well as how they are called to serve using their gifts and vocation.

Located just outside Chicago, Trinity students have access to a variety of exciting cultural, career, and social opportunities that can only be found in a major metropolitan area. If you’re ready to take the next step in your academic career, apply online today. To learn more about all Trinity has to offer, contact us to schedule a campus visit.

When you major in theology at Trinity, you will be challenged with fundamental questions about the Bible, God, Christ, salvation, incarnation, and a host of other topics. All courses emphasize the development of a biblical perspective as an integrating element to learning.

A theology degree from Trinity will prepare you for a vocation in churches, non-profit organizations, schools, and mission agencies or to continue your studies in graduate or seminary school.

You can take theology as a second major, which prepares you to develop a Christian perspective in other academic and vocational areas. Trinity also offers a minor in theology.

Trinity’s location, just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, offers numerous field experience and volunteer options for theology majors.