Trinity College of Florida is a private interdenominational evangelical Bible college in Trinity, Florida. It was founded in 1932. History The institution was founded as Florida Bible Institute in 1932, in Temple Terrace by Dr. William T. Watson, an evangelical tent preacher from North Carolina and pastor of a large Christian and Missionary Alliance church in St. Petersburg. The name was changed to Trinity College of Florida in 1947. Accreditation The college was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education in 1996 and maintains this accreditation today. Athletics Trinity College of Florida's athletic program consists of four sports teams: men's basketball, men's soccer, women's basketball, and women's volleyball. All four participate in the NCCAA Division II. "The Trinity College men's basketball program took first place in the Bible College National Invitational Tournament in 2016." Notable alumni Billy Graham – evangelist KB – Christian hip hop artist Jimmy G. Tharpe – founder of Louisiana Baptist University Notable professors Thomas E. Woodward References External links Association for Biblical Higher Education Private universities and colleges in Florida Bible colleges Educational institutions established in 1932 Buildings and structures in Pasco County, Florida Education in Pasco County, Florida 1932 establishments in Florida