He specializes in the areas of New Testament studies, American religious history, including African American history, and cultural studies. He has been teaching at Covenant for twenty-seven years. In addition to Dr. Trimiew’s academic work he serves as a long–time Ruling Elder and now pastor of Congregational Life at New City Fellowship. Dr. Trimiew has also served as a volunteer chaplain at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, and is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains, and the American Association of Christian Counselors.