Career Category: Social Sciences

Connect to Greater with a B.S. in environmental science. With this degree, you will be equipped as an agent of renewal in God’s kingdom through a focus on stewardship. Trinity’s major in environmental science provides opportunities for students to explore the interactions of the natural world through study and investigation, providing the foundation for Christian earth keeping.

Trinity students enhance their classroom studies with off-campus opportunities at world-class institutions such as Morton Arboretum, Shedd Aquarium, and Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies.

After graduation, students who follow the Environmental and Ecological track:

• Pursue ecological careers in the area of environmental justice, natural resource management, lab, and outdoor research, and government policy advisement.
• Enter graduate school to pursue ecological post-graduate studies.

Trinity offers the perfect environment for you to prepare for a career in environmental science. Courses are taught from a Christian perspective. This gives students the space to grow as young adults while also growing in their faith and spirituality. Students can choose to attend chapel services on campus twice each week, in addition to participating in Outcry, our student-led worship services.

Academics are important, but so is “down time.” Social and entertainment opportunities abound in our tightly knit campus community, with dozens of student clubs and organizations and an events calendar packed with fun. Whether you prefer dances and formals, athletic events, live music performances, talent shows, or movie nights, you’re sure to find multiple ways to enjoy time away from your studies.

What’s more, since Trinity’s campus is located near Chicago, students can also take advantage of a variety of cultural, social, and career-building opportunities in greater Chicagoland. Are you ready to learn more about earning your degree in environmental science at Trinity Christian College? Visiting us in-person is the best way to see and experience our campus environment and vibrant culture for yourself. Contact us today to schedule your visit!

With a minor in urban studies, you will delve into advanced urban sociology and its analysis and application. And your studies will be more than theoretical—since Trinity is less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will have unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning in the nation’s third-largest city.

With a minor in Black Studies, you will explore the global experience of people of African descent through history, literature, music, politics, psychology, and sociology. A black studies minor will increase your knowledge of black culture and help you better understand the world.

The interdisciplinary nature of the minor will also help you develop the ability to consider the world from multiple perspectives, enhancing your understanding of your major field and better preparing you for a career or graduate studies.

The Black Studies minor is an important part of Trinity’s mission. By increasing your overall knowledge about the diverse peoples of God’s kingdom and their legacy, you will better understand both the brokenness of the world and the possibilities for redemption. Black Studies minor is beneficial to students of any race, ethnicity, or major and may be of particular interest for those considering programs in history, English, social work, or education.