AA General Students

The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies is designed to give students valuable preparation for further studies, by providing them with introductory general studies courses while helping them develop a foundational Biblical perspective.

Students successfully completing this program will demonstrate: 

1. A general knowledge of the content of Scripture
2. College-level competence in the general skills that form the foundation for all learning: reading, writing/composition, and critical thinking
3. Introductory knowledge of Western culture integrating themes from history, science, philosophy, or literature.

Graduation Requirements

1. Satisfactory completion of the minimum of 61 semester credits hours with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average including completion of the Associate of Arts curriculum, Chapel, and Christian Service requirements.  The final 30 credits hours and at least 50% of all Biblical theological studies credit hours must be completed in residence at Trinity College.
2. Satisfactory completion of all Trinity College assessment procedures.
3. Continued evidence of a consistent genuine Christian testimony.
4. Continued essential agreement with the Doctrinal Statement of the College.
5. Satisfactory fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College.  No degree will be granted or transcript provided to a student with an outstanding financial obligation to the College.
6. Affirmative recommendation for graduation by the faculty, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Board of Trustees. 

For more information on this and other degree programs, visit the College’s Academic Catalog.