2013 Courses
Travel Courses
Classical Communication Contexts - Greece & Rome with Dr. David Schulz
The communication discipline has its origins in the study of the spoken word and its power to move and persuade. Greece and Rome are the sites of much of this history of the spoken word from epic storytelling to oratory. This course examines the role of speech, oratory, and conversation in the civic and private lives of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Daily life in Athens, Rome, and elsewhere during the Classical period will be reconstructed from archaeological and textual evidence, and the roles and contexts of speech will be investigated. The course includes field trips within Athens and to other sites throughout Greece and Italy. Students will gain additional intercultural communication insights by observing and participating in a contemporary culture that continues to surround itself with, and be influenced by, its ancient history.
Pilgrimage: Holy Journeys - Iona, Wittenberg, and Taize with Rev. Dr. David Ellingson
Explore the concept of spiritual pilgrimage by traveling to pilgrimage sites in Europe. Travel to Iona brings students to the center of Celtic spirituality, travel to Wittenberg brings young scholars to the doorstep of the European Protestant Reformation, and time in the Taizé community in Burgundy, France, will allow students to encounter the ecumenical order where young people from around the world have gone to discover worship and Christian community in renewing and creative ways.
Business in Asia - China with Stuart Webber
Through situated learning, join Prof. Stuart Webber and fellow students on an exploration of the unique and growing Asian markets. Discover the various cultural norms and ways of conceiving economics and local commerce in vibrant, eye-opening, situated learning.
Communications in Context - New York with Don Woodward
Explore how the Big Apple influences American and global communications through art, design, culture, media, and the performing arts.
Regional Off-site Courses
Pacific Northwest Literature with Professor Annemarie Russell
Pacific Northwest Literature will focus on the “great” works by Washington and Oregon writers. Drawing from prose and poetry by Annie Dillard, Ken Kesey, Robin Cody, Craig Lesley, William Stafford, Madeline L’Engle, and other local authors, students will examine how region and sense of place affects an author’s craft. This course will involve an overnight trip to Portland for a visit with author Robin Cody.
Taking a Stand: Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Students will enjoy a reading-intensive, seminar-style study of Bonhoeffer’s theology at the Bonhoeffer Gardens, a few miles north of Trinity’s Everett campus. Special attention will be paid to the ways in which theology intersects with practical and political realities.
On-campus Courses
Young Adult Literature with Professor Sue Houglum
This course covers the variety of literature available to young adults (ages 12 to 19). Meeting once a week, students will read and analyze authors such as Madeline L’Engle and Katherine Patterson, to learn about various historical, educational, and cultural topics and issues addressed within young adult literature.
Values-based Leadership with Dorothy Baumgartner
We’d all like to believe that we live out our values, yet experience shows us that for each of us, there is sometimes a gap between what we espouse and how we behave. In addition, many people find at some point in their working lives that circumstances have distracted them from what is most important to them. It takes thoughtfulness, intention, and sometimes courage to act out of our values, let alone lead with them. In this course, you will experience the power of creating a Community of Practice in which we will explore theory, tools, and practices for life-long learning that will strengthen your ability and effectiveness to act — and lead — from a place of heart as well as head.
Pacific Northwest History
An overview of the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest with special attention to Washington. Students will explore the natural and cultural history of the region on short day trips.
Faith and Discipleship
Grounded in the study of Mark, this course introduces students to a Gospel and basic points of Christianity. (This course counts toward the Trinity Core requirement.)
2014 Courses
Travel Courses
Social Revolution—Eastern Europe with Dr. Betsi Little
Study the history and social psychology behind the concept of Revolution in the places where thinkers and political events took place. Attention to contemporary issues and revolutionary movements will allow students to meet with world political leaders.
Service through Sports—Costa Rica
In the beautiful and ecologically rich country of Costa Rica, students will learn, through experience, to operate rewarding athletic clinics for young people and a youth camp facility. The emphasis of the course will be on service through teaching athletic skills and teamwork. Students must apply and demonstrate abilities in some area of need, especially basketball and soccer.
Holy Land Study Tour
Enjoy an educational and inspirational journey to the Holy Land. Travel to such places as the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and the Jezreel Valley. Students will study biblical texts and themes and the places where they occurred. Optional week long tourism options are also available for an extra fee.
Regional Off-site Courses
Jesus and Surfing with Dr. Jeff Mallinson
Students will live at a state beach south of Los Angeles, CA, where they will study the unique religious climate of southern California from 1960 to present. Special attention will be paid to trends within evangelical movements, new religious movements that grew out of the 1960s counter culture, the “Jesus Freak” phenomenon, and the intersections between politics, economics and faith in the state of West Coast evangelicalism. Students will have daily opportunities to learn how to surf and some good intellectual conversations are likely to occur between sets of waves.
On-campus Courses
Christian Hospitality & Table Fellowship with Professor Mark Jackson
This course explores the biblical, historical, and contemporary views of Christian hospitality, with a focus on welcoming others and care of the stranger. The topic is further developed by integrating Old Testament understandings of food and the New Testament understanding of table fellowship. Students will consider the implication of their learning on their personal lives and communities of faith. Includes off-campus experiences with organizations that provide hospitality and welcome.
Multimedia Message Design with Dr. David Schulz
An overview of theories and conceptual tools used to design digital messages for various media. Students explore ethical and legal issues underlying the design process as well as engage with a variety of technologies and computer applications necessary to create digital content for various multimedia venues.
The Concept of Healing with Jennifer Patter
Drawing from anthropology and the helping professions, this course will use journaling, time in nature and group conversation for students to connect with themselves as healers. To become healers and leaders we must first lead ourselves to understand what it means personally to heal.
Leadership in the Movies with Stuart Webber
Study models — both good and bad — of leaders in business, politics, war, and culture through a selection of feature films. Special attention will be paid to both the popular reception of leadership methods and communication as well as to the characteristics and strategies leaders have used to create successful organizations and movement.
Creation and New Creation
with resident faculty
Study Genesis, Exodus, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians and theological themes including stewardship of God’s creation, diverse worldviews, and vocation. (This course counts toward the Trinity Core requirement.)
English Composition
This general education requirement will take place in a way that allows students to focus on honing their writing without the distraction of other classes. Students will learn the basics of writing, with refresher work related to research and citation.
