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'''Trinity Bible College and Graduate School''' ('''TBCGS''') is a private [[bible college]] and graduate school in [[Ellendale, North Dakota]]. It is affiliated with the [[Assemblies of God USA]].

==History==
The school was first founded in [[Devils Lake, North Dakota|Devils Lake]] in {{Start date and age|1948|p=y}} as Trinity Bible Institute, but after several moves, settled in Ellendale in 1972 where it assumed ownership of the former campus of the [[North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School]] for [[United States dollar|$]]1 and an agreement to upgrade the campus and facilities. The name would later be changed to Trinity Bible College.

The property was purchased for $1 and was considered a miracle at that time, and promoted for years after in capital campaigns which claimed they were "building on a miracle".

The school primarily offers instruction in [[Biblical studies]], with programs in business, intercultural studies, ministry, teacher education, and music.

In 2014, Trinity introduced its first graduate degree program, a Master of Arts in Missional Leadership.  Its graduate school has since expanded to offer two other MAs: Rural Ministries and Global Theology.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.trinitybiblecollege.edu/academics/graduate-school |title=Graduate School |publisher=Trinity Bible College |access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref>  In March 2019, Trinity was approved to offer a research PhD in Practical Theology.

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is accredited by [[Association for Biblical Higher Education]].

Trinity Bible College has produced several notable pastors and evangelists worldwide.

==Athletics==
Trinity Bible College teams participate as a member of the [[National Christian College Athletic Association]] (NCCAA). Men's sports include basketball and cross country; while women's sports include basketball, cross country and volleyball. The Trinity Bible College Lions football team was previously an associate member of the NCAA Division III [[Upper Midwest Athletic Conference]] from 1997 to 2007 wherein they had a record loss to Rockford College, 105-0. The football program was discontinued in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tbclions.com/general/2019-20/releases/20191030r2vl9p |title=Trinity Bible College Retires Football Program |date=30 October 2019 |publisher=Trinity Bible College Athletics |access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.trinitybiblecollege.edu/}}

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