It was founded in 1963, and today offers degrees in education, business, communications, the liberal arts, nursing, and medical technology. The Japan Studies Center is the only one in the Philippines. A small graduate school offers degrees in the liberal arts. St. Luke's Medical School, St. Andrew's Seminary, and the Asia Institute for Liturgy and Music are located on campus. Trinity College has been a pioneer in linking academic study and volunteer service.
Many departments require students to engage in service in the neighboring communities.
Since 1986, the IPS-L has sent US and Canadian students to Trinity College of Quezon City to learn and serve under the direction of a well qualified staff. The 2000 program will be the fourth time Trinity College of Quezon City has hosted an IPS-L program for students of many nations. The foundation's theology program, through which support for this initiative in service-learning has come, provides funding for seminary education, leadership development, and ecumenical and interfaith programs. The program begins Monday, July 23 with an orientation and induction program to acquaint participants with the staff and campus of Trinity College of Quezon City, Manila, and the program of studies and service. Students will be advised on issues of health and safety.