Divinity School Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long has Trinity Evangelical Divinity School been around?
A: The school that eventually became Trinity Evangelical Divinity School first opened in 1897.
Q: What is Trinity Evangelical Divinity School?
A: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a leading conservative seminary with a campus in Deerfield, Illinois, Regional Centers in Florida and Chicago, and several extension sites in the upper midwest. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, one of the largest seminaries in the world, enrolls nearly 1,300 graduate students in professional and academic programs, including more than 100 in its PhD programs. At the heart of the divinity school lies the Master of Divinity degree. TEDS also offers a range of more focused programs: the Master of Arts academic program and Master of Arts professional programs. The school offers the ThM and DMin as well.
Q: Is Trinity Evangelical Divinity School fully accredited?
A: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
Q: What degree programs are offered by Trinity Evangelical Divinity School?
A: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School offers the MDiv, various MA programs, the ThM, the PhD, and the DMin. The Florida Regional Center offers the Certificate in Christian Studies and the Master of Arts with a concentration in Christian Studies. Click here for more information.
Q: What is the history of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School?
A: Click here for the history.
Q: Who are some prominent alumni of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School?
A: Dr. John Ankerberg, host of the "John Ankerbrg Show"
William Hybels, Pastor, Willow Creek Church
James McDonald, founder and senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel
Dr. Mark Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History at Notre Dame
Dr. David Wells, Distinguished Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Ravi Zacharias, founder of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and author
See also the Wall of Honor webpage.
Q: Who are some of the professors who teach at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School?
A: Click here for a list of faculty members.
Q: How do I get in touch with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School?
A: Click here for contact information.
Q: Is Trinity Evangelical Divinity School affiliated with a church or denomination?
A: Yes. The Evangelical Free Church of America.
Q: What is Trinity Evangelical Divinity School's mission?
A: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School exists to serve the church of the Living God by equipping servants for the work of the gospel of Christ worldwide.
Q: What is Trinity Evangelical Divinity School's statement of faith?
A: Click here for the statement of faith