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Trinity Baptist College (TBC) is a private independent Baptist college in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1974 by Trinity Baptist Church. It is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
| Motto | Training Students for Life and Ministry |
|---|---|
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1974 |
Religious affiliation | Independent Baptist |
| Chancellor | Thomas Messer |
| President | Mac Heavener, Jr. |
Administrative staff | 28 full-time |
| Undergraduates | 977 |
| Location | , , United States 30°18′00″N 81°46′59″W / 30.3°N 81.783°W |
| Colors | Royal blue, gold, black, white |
Sporting affiliations | NCCAA |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Website | tbc |
History
editTrinity Baptist College was founded in 1974. It was originally located on McDuff Avenue near downtown Jacksonville.
In 1988, Trinity Baptist College expanded and moved to the west-side of Jacksonville. In 1998 the college was accredited by the Trans-national Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Academics
editTrinity Baptist College offers associate, bachelor, and master level degree programs. The newest programs at Trinity are the 3+3 pre-law program and the business administration program.
Societies
editThe student body is divided into eight groups known as societies; each of them have a name consisting of three Greek letters, similar to the style of fraternities and sororities. There are four societies for men and four for women. They were established to provide Christian fellowship through meetings, activities, and competitions. The societies are involved in school projects and in fund-raising. Each has its own elected officials and offers opportunities for members to develop as leaders.[1]
The societies at Trinity Baptist College are:
Men's societies
edit- Sigma Lambda Kappa—ΣΛΚ
- (Speiron ton Logon Kuriou—Sowing the Word of the Lord)
- Pi Ro Pi—ΠΡΠ
- (Pur, Romphaia, Pneuma—Fire, Sword, Spirit)
- Pi Theta Kappa—ΠΘΚ
- (Parakletoi Theu Kosmos—Advocates of God to the World)
- Alpha Omega Epsilone—ΑΩΕ
- (Emi to Alpha ki to Omega—I Am the Alpha and the Omega)
Women's societies
edit- Tri Delta—ΔΔΔ
- (Dioko, Douleuo, Doxazo—Follow, Serve, Glorify)
- Tau Theta Epsilon—ΤΘΕ
- (Tas Thugatras Eireineis—Daughters of Peace)
- Kappa Delta Chi—ΚΔΧ
- (Katharos Dia Christon—Pure on Account of Christ)
- Pi Epsilon Alpha—ΠΕΑ
- (Pistis, Elpis, Agape—Faith, Hope, Charity)
Athletics
editTrinity Baptist College competes as the Eagles in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
The Eagles field women's teams in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball. Men's sports include soccer, basketball, and baseball. All sports compete at the division 2 level except baseball and softball, which are division 1.
TBC has won several national titles in various sports including men's soccer (NCCAA 2015), men's basketball (BCNIT 2006, 2009, 2012, 2014), and women's basketball (BCNIT 2019), as well as men’s basketball (BCNIT 2023).
Notable alumni
edit- David Meeks, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Conway, Arkansas[2]
- Paul Chappell, Pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church and President of West Coast Baptist College.[3]
References
edit- ^ 2010-11 TBC Catalog, pg. 18
- ^ "David Meeks' Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ "Paul Chappell - Faculty". wcbc.ed. Retrieved July 25, 2015.