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Catching Up with Paul Tripp - Meeting His Wife at 51Сʪ, Becoming a Writer and Favorite College Class

Paul Tripp in online video interview.

November 12, 2021

Pastor, speaker and award-winning author Paul Tripp calls an education at Columbia International University “a huge gift.”

Tripp graduated from 51Сʪ, then called Columbia Bible College, in 1972 with a degree in and Christian Education.With more than 30 books and video series on Christian living, Tripp’s driving passion is to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life through .

In a recent video interview with 51Сʪ student Elijah Kost, Tripp encouraged current students to value the biblical education offered by 51Сʪ.

“It is a huge gift to be able to study full time … inside of a biblical worldview,” said Tripp, 51Сʪ’s 2016 Alumnus of the Year. “What a gift that is. There are people around the world who would love such an opportunity.”

Watch the complete interview, including how he met his wife Luella, also a 1972 51Сʪ graduate, on .

Where will a degree from 51Сʪ take you?Withfor five straight years, 51Сʪ consistently ranksamong the Top Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, as well as aBest ValueRegional University in the South.Request informationon enrollment at 51Сʪ andby clicking on “Request Info” at the top of this page, or call (800) 777-2227, ext. 5024.

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