Trinity Theological College, Singapore

What Trinity Theological College, Singapore does

Trinity Theological College (TTC) is a private theological seminary headquartered at 490 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, founded in 1948 by missionaries interned at Changi Prison during the Japanese Occupation. It serves Christian churches and denominations across Asia by educating and equipping Christian leaders for ordained ministry and lay leadership. TTC operates with approximately 23 employees and offers a multi-tiered academic portfolio spanning the Diploma in Theological Studies (DipTS), the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and Master of Divinity (MDiv), the Master of Theological Studies (MTS), the Master of Ministry (MMin), the Master of Theology (MTh), the Master of Letters (MLitt), and the Doctor of Theology (DTh), with accreditation through the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA).

TTC's core educational technology consists of an academically rigorous theological curriculum, a spiritual formation program integrated with chapel, retreats, and community life, a Three-World Biblical Interpretation teaching framework, and a computerized library described as one of the best theological collections in the region (catalog at http://ttcportal.vvibrant.com). Adjacent sub-brands extend the platform: ETHOS is a Christian public scholarship centre engaging contemporary issues; EQUIP offers evening courses and workshops for lay Christians (SGD $120 per course; workshops from SGD $37.50 to $150); and QiCheng (启承), renamed in 2019 from the Christian Ministry Development Centre, delivers bilingual lay education with a Chinese-language channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and program fees for degree students, course and workshop fees for continuing/lay education, and donations from denominational supporters — including a SGD $566,250 donation from the Methodist Co-operative Society in 2025. Go-to-market is community- and event-driven: annual Open House events (Open House 2026), direct denominational partnerships with Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Lutheran, and evangelical churches for ministerial training, and self-serve online registration (Eventbrite, TTC website) for EQUIP/QiCheng courses. Primary customer segments are Christian churches and denominations (vertical), lay Christians, and active pastors and church workers requiring continuing education.

Name

Trinity Theological College, Singapore

Legal name

Trinity Theological College

Website

https://ttc.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trinity Theological College is Singapore's oldest theological seminary (founded 1948), offering ATESEA-accredited diploma through doctoral programs and lay Christian education across Asia via denominational partnerships, EQUIP/QiCheng courses, and the ETHOS public scholarship centre.

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Seminary training
• Ministry preparation
• Christian higher education
• Lay ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue from diploma, degree, and advanced theological degree programs. The college offers various programs including Diploma in Theological Studies, Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Ministry, Master of Theology, Master of Letters, and Doctor of Theology.
2. EQUIP Evening Courses: Continuing education courses for lay Christians, offered as seven-week evening courses with fees (e.g., SGD $120 per course). Completing 8 courses earns a Certificate in Christian Ministry; 16 courses earns a Diploma in Christian Ministry.
3. EQUIP Workshops: In-person workshop programs with fees (Standard Registration $150, Youth $37.50, Free for alumni/current students).
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The college receives donations from organizations like the Methodist Co-operative Society ($566,250 donation received in 2025) and individual supporters through its 'Support TTC' program.
5. 启承 (QiCheng) Lay Education Programs: Formerly the Christian Ministry Development Centre, renamed in 2019. Provides evening courses for lay Christians. Fees SGD $120 per course with alumni and current students attending free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trinity Theological College is a multi-denominational theological seminary that delivers accredited higher education programs ranging from diploma to doctorate for Christian ministry preparation. It also offers continuing education through the EQUIP evening course series, the QiCheng (启承) lay education program, and structured spiritual retreats. The college serves pastors, church workers, missionaries, and lay Christians from Singapore and across Asia, with tuition subsidized by denominational partners and donor support.

Product overview

Trinity Theological College (TTC) is a seminary offering a multi-tiered theological education system. The institution operates as a single unified theological college with multiple academic programs and supplementary educational offerings. Core degree programs include the Diploma in Theological Studies (DipTS) for foundational training, Basic Degrees combining the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and Master of Divinity (MDiv), the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) for graduate-level theological education, and Advanced Degrees including the Master of Ministry (MMin), Master of Theology (MTh), Master of Letters (MLitt), and Doctor of Theology (DTh). Supporting these are supplementary programs: EQUIP provides evening courses for lay Christians with certificates and licentiates; ETHOS serves as a Christian public academic center; QiCheng (启承) offers lay Christian education through night courses; and the Trumpet Newsletter disseminates theological reflections in both English and Chinese. The college also organizes spiritual retreats and periodic events like Open House and Thanksgiving Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 启承 (QiCheng): Christian Ministry Development Centre renamed in 2019 to QiCheng: TTC Lay Education, providing evening courses and seminars for believers
• ETHOS
• 三一诗班 (TTC Chorale)
• EQUIP

Products and services

• Diploma in Theological Studies (DipTS) Foundational diploma program providing entry-level theological training for students seeking basic ministerial preparation or prerequisite credit toward higher degrees.
• Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and Master of Divinity (MDiv) Combined undergraduate-to-graduate degree pathway for full-time ministerial formation, preparing candidates for pastoral ordination and church leadership across denominations.
• Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Academic master's degree providing graduate-level theological education for students seeking scholarly preparation without ordination.
• Master of Ministry (MMin) Professional master's degree tailored for in-service ministry practitioners seeking advanced formation for congregational leadership and pastoral ministry.
• Master of Theology (MTh) Research-oriented master's degree providing specialized graduate theological training for scholars and ministry professionals.
• Master of Letters (MLitt) and Doctor of Theology (DTh) Combined research master's and doctoral research degree pathway for advanced scholarly research in theology, culminating in the Doctor of Theology.
• EQUIP Evening Courses Continuing education evening lecture series and workshops featuring theologians and pastors, open to the public and alumni for spiritual enrichment and ministry development.
• QiCheng (启承) Lay Education Program Bilingual lay education program offered to working adults and lay Christians seeking structured theological enrichment in a non-degree format.
• Spiritual Retreats Structured spiritual retreat programs including guided prayer journeys such as Via Dolorosa and John Calvin on Prayer, offered to lay Christians and ministry practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates serve in ordained and lay ministries across multiple denominations throughout Asia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATESEA (Association of Theological Schools in South East Asia)coreOthersATESEA provides accreditation for TTC's degree programs. The college is ATESEA-accredited, ensuring that graduates' qualifications are recognized across theological institutions in Southeast Asia.
• Presbyterian Church in SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Presbyterian Church in Singapore conducts its Synod Training & Exposure Program at TTC, indicating a close partnership for training future church leaders.
• ETHOS InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETHOS (Christian Public Scholarship Centre) is an integral part of TTC, engaging contemporary issues from a Christian perspective. Publishes articles and organizes dialogue events.
• Methodist Church in SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with the Methodist Church for training ministers. Methodist Church members serve on college governance and the college trains Methodist ministers.
• Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint statement issued between TTC and BGST indicating collaborative relationship in theological education.
• Schools and Universities in AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange visits with theological institutions like University of Macau and Sekolah Tinggi Theologia Abdi Sabda in Medan, Indonesia, for cross-cultural theological education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Singapore Bible College: Singapore-based evangelical Bible college offering theological diplomas and degrees for church ministry; competes with TTC for the same local denominational and lay-student pool in Singapore.
• Seminari Theologi Malaysia (STM): Malaysia's main interdenominational theological seminary, ATESEA-accredited, offering diploma to master's programs; a close regional peer serving a comparable cross-denominational, English-medium ministerial training market.
• Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST): Singapore-based theological graduate school offering diplomas and master's-level theological programs with a similar evangelical and missions orientation; directly comparable as a Singapore-headquartered seminary serving churches across Asia.
• China Graduate School of Theology (CGST): Hong Kong-based, ATESEA-affiliated graduate theological school offering MDiv and theological master's programs; comparable as an Asia-based, English-medium seminary training ministers for Asian churches.
• Asian Theological Seminary (ATS): Philippines-based evangelical theological seminary offering graduate theological degrees with an Asia-focused curriculum; comparable as a regional seminary training pastors for Asian ministry contexts.
• Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS): Hong Kong-based Lutheran seminary providing theological education and ministerial formation across Asia; comparable as a denominational-rooted seminary serving multi-Asian church contexts.

Broad incumbents

• Regent College: Vancouver-based graduate school of theology offering master's-level theological programs with a broad evangelical and lay-leader appeal; comparable as an established, broader-portfolio theological educator with international reach into Asian students.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Large U.S.-based, multi-denominational theological seminary offering extensive online and residential MDiv, ThM, and doctoral programs; comparable as a broader incumbent in global theological education that increasingly reaches Singapore-based students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ttc.sg
• Instagraminstagram.com/trinitytheologicalcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trinity-theological-college-singapore

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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