Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary

What Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary does

Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit, multi-denominational, conservative evangelical Christian college and seminary founded in 1969. It operates as a 100% online institution with no campus attendance requirements, delivering theological education to adult learners globally — students reside in over 100 countries. Its target segments are working pastors, lay people and church members, adult learners (typically aged 30-60 with jobs and families), and international students and missionaries who need flexible, affordable, self-paced education. The institution originated as a distance-education school delivered via postal service and transitioned to online delivery as technology evolved.

The core product portfolio spans certificate programs, Associate and Bachelor of Arts degrees, Master of Arts and Master of Divinity, and multiple doctoral programs (Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Religious Studies). Programs are organized under four specialized schools: the School of Biblical Studies and Theological Studies, the School of Christ-Centered Counseling, the School of Integrated Apologetics, and the Trinity School of Practical Ministry. Delivery runs on an online learning management system supporting two primary formats: On-Demand Webinar Courses (asynchronous video lectures with online discussion forums, a 4-week meeting period plus a 2-week completion window) and self-paced Independent Study courses. A continuous-enrollment system allows students to apply and begin studies at any point during the twelve-month calendar year. No public or partner-facing API exists; the platform is a closed student portal and enrollment system.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with tuition charged per semester credit hour ($176 undergraduate, $206 master's, $243 doctoral), supplemented by application fees ($65), enrollment processing fees ($60), a Student Services Annual Fee ($250), credential awarding fees (certificate $150, degree $250), course audit fees ($35), course extension fees, and online bookstore sales of faculty-authored theological texts. Go-to-market is self-serve online enrollment supported by inside-sales enrollment advisors who develop individual payment arrangements, with acquisition driven by the website, content marketing (blog, Trinity Radio podcast), social media (Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok), webinars, email, and student referrals. Deferred payment plans, cost reductions, and international student financing reinforce an affordability-led positioning.

Name

Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary

Legal name

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary

Website

https://trinitysem.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

A private, 100% online, multi-denominational evangelical Christian college and seminary founded in 1969, offering certificate through doctoral theological degrees to working pastors, lay people, adult learners, and international students across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Online theological education
• Distance learning seminary
• Christian degree programs
• Ministry training
• Biblical studies education

Headquarters

HQ city

Newburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Per semester credit hour tuition charged at undergraduate ($176), master's ($206), and doctoral ($243) levels. Payment plans and cost reductions available. Financial assistance offered for qualifying programs.
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: Application Fee ($65), Enrollment Processing Fee ($60), Student Services Annual Fee ($250), and Credential Awarding Fees (Certificate $150, Degree $250).
3. Bookstore Sales: Sale of theological books and resources through Trinity's online bookstore, including textbooks authored by Trinity faculty such as Dr. Harold Hunter's commentaries.
4. Course Audit Fees: Fee of $35 for auditing courses without credit, with audited classes appearing on transcripts with grade of AU.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary delivers 100% online, self-paced theological education and ministry training through on-demand webinar courses, independent study, and degree programs ranging from certificates through doctoral degrees. The institution serves working pastors, lay people, and international students worldwide with biblically conservative, multi-denominational instruction.

Product overview

Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary is an online educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of theological degree programs and educational services. The institution provides a 100% online, self-paced learning platform through On-Demand Webinar Courses and Independent Study options. The degree portfolio spans from Certificate programs through Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, and multiple Doctoral programs (Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Religious Studies). The institution operates four specialized schools: the School of Biblical Studies and Theological Studies, the School of Christ-Centered Counseling, the School of Integrated Apologetics, and the Trinity School of Practical Ministry. Supporting services include a Trinity Bookstore selling theological texts, Writing Help Resources, student services with academic advising, and a free academic evaluation service. The institution also maintains a Trinity Catalog for academic policy and program reference. Students can enroll in certificate programs that transfer into degree programs, and the institution serves students in over 100 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School of Biblical Studies and Theological Studies: School offering biblical studies and theological studies programs
• School of Christ-Centered Counseling
• School of Integrated Apologetics
• Trinity School of Practical Ministry

Products and services

• Associate of Arts Degree Program Undergraduate degree program providing foundational knowledge within a Christian worldview for ministry and community service, with 15 semester credits of general education.
• Bachelor of Arts Degree Program Undergraduate degree program providing foundational knowledge and analytical skills within a Christian worldview for ministry and community service, with 30 semester credits of general education.
• Master of Arts Degree Program Graduate-level degree program enhancing analytical, practical, interpersonal, and professional skills for significant leadership in the church.
• Master of Divinity Degree Program Comprehensive graduate-level theological degree program for ministry preparation.
• Doctor of Ministry Degree Program Doctoral-level degree program for experienced ministry professionals.
• Doctor of Theology Degree Program Doctoral-level degree program in theological studies.
• Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program Doctoral-level research degree program, including PhD in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry.
• Doctor of Religious Studies Degree Program Doctoral-level degree program in religious studies.
• Certificate Programs Both undergraduate and graduate-level certificate programs that can later be transferred into a degree program.
• Christian Service Certificate Program Certificate program for Christian service and ministry training.
• Inmate Education Program Educational program designed for incarcerated individuals to pursue theological education.
• On-Demand Webinar Courses Self-paced online courses delivered via video lectures with asynchronous discussion forums, spanning 4 weeks with an additional 2-week completion window. The most popular course format at Trinity.
• Independent Study Courses Self-paced independent study options that complement busy lifestyles, allowing students to listen to lectures and access resources from anywhere, anytime.
• Trinity Bookstore Online bookstore selling theological textbooks and books authored by Trinity faculty, including works by Dr. Harold Hunter, Dr. Thomas R. Rodgers, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can study at their own pace, 24/7, from any location worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University Online: One of the largest online Christian universities globally, offering seminary and theological degrees online at competitive tuition. Overlaps with Trinity on affordability and online delivery but operates at much greater scale across many fields beyond theology.
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Large evangelical seminary offering online graduate theological degrees. Overlaps on online seminary delivery and pastor training but denominationally anchored.

Direct peers

• Bob Jones University: Fundamentalist/evangelical university offering biblical and theological degrees, including online undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable conservative theological positioning and online distance-learning heritage.
• Moody Bible Institute: Evangelical institution offering certificates through graduate degrees in biblical and theological studies, including fully online programs. Closely comparable target market (pastors, lay leaders) and delivery model.
• Columbia International University: Evangelical university offering seminary-level online degrees in biblical studies and ministry. Similar mission-driven, multi-denominational evangelical orientation and online graduate delivery.
• Wesley Biblical Seminary: Online-focused evangelical seminary offering master's and doctoral degrees entirely online. Closely comparable fully-online, pastor-friendly delivery model.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational evangelical seminary offering degrees from master's to doctorate, including fully online options. Comparable in theological orientation, degree ladder, and online delivery to Trinity.
• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational evangelical seminary with online MDiv and master's programs. Similar evangelical theological orientation and target audience of working pastors.
• The Master's University: Reformed-evangelical college and seminary with online master's and doctoral programs in biblical/theological studies. Comparable in conservative evangelical theology and graduate theological offerings.

Emerging players

• Faith International University: Smaller evangelical seminary offering online graduate theological degrees with a strong multicultural and international focus. Overlaps with Trinity on online delivery, affordability, and international student base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trinityseminary
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TrinitySeminary
• Facebookfacebook.com/145536170538
• TikToktiktok.com/@trinity.college.o
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trinity-college-of-the-bible-and-theological-seminary

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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