Trinity Baptist College
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| Motto | Training Students for Life and Ministry |
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| 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 |
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.
History
[edit]Trinity 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
[edit]Trinity Baptist College offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs.
Athletics
[edit]Trinity 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[1]
- Paul Chappell, Pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church and President of West Coast Baptist College.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "David Meeks' Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ "Paul Chappell - Faculty". wcbc.ed. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
