Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
IDS 105 Foundations for Adult Learning - 3 Hours
A focus on the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required to maximize the benefit of education for adults. Concepts include the basic principles of adult development, learning approaches, personality, and work/life management. The ideas of Christian liberal arts education, learning in community, and lifelong learning as spiritual journey are explored. Various assessments and self-exploration tools are used to aid goal-setting, writing placement, and advising. Delivery mode: Florida undergraduate and Wisconsin Prison Initiative.
IDS 106 Trinity Service Learning - 0-1 Hours
Trinity Service Learning seeks to develop students' ethic of service, sense of social responsibility, and commitment to civic engagement. Through service, students will grow in their capacity to love and serve individuals and communities, within and outside Trinity, both locally and globally. Students will use their skills and abilities to make a difference in real-world settings, and will put their faith into action. Opportunities may include service in on-campus activities and programs, a local church, community programs, mission trips, and summer camp leadership. Some paid or stipend positions may count if the position involves direct service to others in a leadership capacity. Students must register for IDS 106 in the semester of their project, complete a planning form, submit a reflection by the due date, and be evaluated by their supervisor. Zero-credit option is offered only on a pass-no-credit basis, repeatable for obtaining a Service Learning completion. Requires a minimum of 12 hours of service. Offered every semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate. One-credit option is offered only on a pass-no-credit basis, repeatable for obtaining a Service Learning completion. Requires a minimum of 45 hours of service. Offered every semester for Deerfield traditional undergraduate. Delivery mode: Deerfield traditional undergraduate.
IDS 150 Foundations of Christian Thinking and Living - 3 Hours
This course equips Trinity College students to live as active and thoughtful believers on campus and in society at large. It orients students to the unique features of Christian liberal arts education at Trinity College, examines the core doctrinal elements of the Christian faith, and investigates what it means to live Christianly in the world today. Required of all Trinity College students. This course must be taken at Trinity. Offered each semester for TIU-Florida; other modes as scheduled. Delivery mode: TIU-Florida and online.
IDS 180 One Mission, Many Stories - 3 Hours
This course orients students to distinctive features of Christian liberal arts education at Trinity College, examines the core doctrinal elements of the Christian faith as expressed in the TIU/Evangelical Free Church of America statement of faith, explores the evangelical mission of the Church and investigates what it means to live Christianly in the world today. Required of all Trinity College students. This course must be taken at Trinity. Delivery mode: online.
IDS 290 Critical Topics in the 21st Century - 3 Hours
Students will explore one or more issues that have significant bearing on the world today, identifying contributing factors, applying biblical principles, discussing implications, and reaching informed conclusions. Class topics may include but are not limited to poverty, climate change, social justice, technology, healthcare, education, the arts and immigration. Delivery mode: online, Wisconsin Prison Initiative.
IDS 365 Acadeum Online Consortium - 1-4 Hours
The AcadeumÿCourse Sharing program offersÿthe opportunity for students to take online courses from other CCCU institutions within the Acadeumÿpartner network, making a wider range of courses available to students. Approval of the academic dean is required.ÿMay be repeated for credit if content differs. Additional information is available in the Academic Dean's office. Delivery mode: online.