Trinity Lutheran College

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Trinity Lutheran College

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      Other form(s) of name

      • Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle, LBI, LBIS, Trinity Education Foundation

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      Dates of existence

      1944-2016

      History

      Trinity Lutheran College began in 1944 as the Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle (LBIS). Based in Minneapolis, the Lutheran Bible Institute system established campuses in Seattle, WA (1944), Teaneck, New Jersey (1948), and Los Angeles, CA (1951). All three campuses eventually became independent. LBIS began operations out of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in downtown Seattle. In 1949, the Institute relocated to a campus on Greenwood Avenue in North Seattle. LBIS initially focused on one and two year education programs in biblical studies and youth ministry. Over time, educational offerings expanded and enrollment grew, necessitating another move in 1979. The Institute purchased land in Issaquah, WA, that had previously been the home of Providence Heights College, from the Sisters of Providence. In 1982, LBIS became accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and expanded their offerings to include bachelors programs in traditional liberal arts areas such as education, communication, and music. To reflect the Institute's broad offerings and accredited status, the name was changed to Trinity Lutheran College in 1999. The College moved again in 2008, this time to the Port Gardner Building in downtown Everett, WA. Program offerings included 10 majors and 17 minors for Bachelors students, along with Certificate and Associate programs. That same year, the Trinity Education Foundation was established to provide financial support for Trinity students. In 2016, the College announced that they would cease operations. The final class graduated in May of that year. The Trinity Education Foundation continues to operate, now providing scholarship operations for students pursuing educational opportunities at faith-based institutions.

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      Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Seattle WA (1944-1949)
      Greenwood Avenue Campus, Seattle, WA (1949-1979)
      Providence Heights Campus, Issaquah, WA (1979-2008)
      Port Gardner Building, Everett, WA (2008-2016)

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      Created 4/15/2019 by Anna Trammell

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          Sources

          Trinity Education Foundation Timeline (https://trinityscholarsprogram.wpcomstaging.com/about/)

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