Trinity Study Methods

Trinity has been a leader in distance education since 1969. We continue to expand on this fine tradition by now offering several study Methods that can assist you in completing your academic needs.

The variety of study methods offered by Trinity enables you to create a learning program that best suits your educational background, personal study habits, and academic abilities. You can even combine two or more of the study methods to create a learning program tailored to fit your busy schedule. All of the study methods are intentionally designed with the demands of a full-time vocation in mind.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Internet Delivered Classes
Postal Delivered Classes
DVD Delivered Classes

ONLINE STUDY

Online Courses

CLASSROOM STUDY

Regional Seminars (1-2 days each)

Independent Study Methods – Study at Your Own Pace in Your Own Place

Our Internet Delivered Classes are one of our students’ favorite methods of study. Class materials are posted on the Internet for easy access at any time from any location. These materials include the class study guide, streaming audio lectures, a message board to post questions about your class, a link to the Trinity Electronic Library, etc. Each class is completed at your own pace.

UPS or Postal Delivered Classes are designed for students that are not entirely comfortable using the Internet for academic study. Class materials are delivered by UPS or postal mail, and include the class study guide, audio lectures on CD-ROM in MP3 format. Students are encouraged to use the Trinity Electronic Library and other online resources. Each class is completed at your own pace over the length of time on the registration.

Our DVD Delivered Classes combine the best features of Trinity’s Internet Delivered Classes and Postal Delivered Classes. Class materials are delivered through the mail, including a DVD of video lectures. Students are encouraged to use the Trinity Electronic Library and other online resources. Each class is completed at your own pace over the length of time on the registration.

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Online Study Methods – Study with Others Online for a Set Time

Online Courses are rapidly becoming one of our most popular study methods. All course materials are posted and completed through an interactive online classroom. In online courses, students interact with each other and the instructor by participating in online discussions on a weekly basis. Immediately following the online discussions, students have a specified period of time to complete final assignments for the course. Each course is completed in full in a specified number of weeks.

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Classroom Study Methods – Study with Others Face-To-Face at a Set Time and Place

Our Regional Seminars bring students together for traditional face-to-face lectures and discussions with an instructor for 1 or 2 days. Pre-seminar study is encouraged. Students return home after the seminar to complete the remaining course requirements at their own pace. Regional Seminars are offered around the country in 1 and 2 day formats, allowing students to take one or more seminars at a time.

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