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: Wisconsin Prison Initiative.
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.