Tyndale University College and Seminary
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| Motto: | "Integrating Faith and Learning" |
| Established: | 1894 |
| Type: | Private |
| President: | Dr. Brian C. Stiller |
| Students: | 1200 |
| Undergraduates: | 500 |
| Postgraduates: | 700 |
| Location: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Campus: | Suburban |
| Colours: | blue and burgundy |
| Affiliations: | ATS, CCCU, ABHE, ACSI, CHEC, Jerusalem University College, Seneca College, USVA, USOE |
| Website: | www.tyndale.ca |
Tyndale University College & Seminary is an evangelical Christian and transdenominational liberal-arts, post-secondary educational institution located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The current chancellor of the institution is the Honourable Jake Epp, a former federal cabinet minister. The current academic dean of the University College is the Reverend Dr Daniel Scott.
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[edit] History
Tyndale University College formally started in 2003. It was founded as the Toronto Bible Training School in 1894, soon after changing its name to Toronto Bible College. It became Ontario Bible College in 1968, merging with London College of Bible and Missions, located in London, Ontario since 1935 when it was founded as London Bible Institute.
[edit] Mission
"To educate and equip Christians to serve the world with passion for Jesus Christ."
[edit] Programs
The university college offers:
Bachelor of Arts programs
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Bachelor of Religious Education Programs
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Certificate in Christian Studies
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[edit] Tyndale Seminary
Founded in 1976 as Ontario Theological Seminary, when OBC moved from its longtime home at 16 Spadina Road in The Annex area (near the upper downtown area), to 25 Ballyconnor Court in the Bayview and Steeles area of the former City of North York. Tyndale Seminary is now Canada’s largest theological seminary[citation needed]. The Seminary is named after William Tyndale.
Tyndale Seminary holds a missional understanding of the church as the foundation for their theological education. The current dean of the seminary is Dr. Janet L. Clarke, formerly of McMaster Divinity College, and Indonesia.
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[edit] Library
The J.William Horsey Library holds over 100,00 books, periodical volumes and A/V resources, including classic and modern Christian works. The library receives current periodical subscriptions in paper format and also subscribes to electronic resources.
[edit] The Hudson Taylor Centre
The Hudson Taylor Centre for Chinese Ministries in named after Hudson Taylor (1832-1905), pioneer missionary to China and founder of the China Inland Mission (CIM), now Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF).
[edit] MissionThe Hudson Taylor Centre exists to advance Chinese ministries in North America and around the world. |
[edit] ProjectsThe Hudson Taylor Centre is engaging in the following projects:
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[edit] Tyndale Centre for Leadership
The Centre's mission is to foster the development of Canadian Christians leaders in Christian organizations as well as in the secular world.
[edit] TIM Centre
Tyndale Intercultural Ministries (TIM) Centre exists to network, train, research and equip.
[edit] News
The names were changed from Ontario to Tyndale in 1998, following a period of internal restructuring, and is named after William Tyndale, an English Reformation theologian of the sixteenth century.
In 2003, Tyndale College was designated "privately funded institution with degree-granting authority". Tyndale University College & Seminary is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada to award undergraduate and graduate degrees. The current president is Rev. Dr. Brian C. Stiller.
In June 2006, a press release announced the acquisition of a neighbouring complex, St. Joseph's Morrow Park, from the Sisters of St. Joseph. Classes begin at this property shortly and the university will completely move into the new property by 2010. Like their predecessors at 25 Ballyconnor of Regis College, SJMP has also decided to move into the city.
December 5, 2007 Tyndale has been given final approval to offer a 12-month Bachelor of Education program preparing teachers for primary, junior, and intermediate grades. After an initial process of assessment, Tyndale received approval from the previous minister, the Honourable Chris Bentley, to petition the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), which completed their study in July 2007 and granted accreditation in August 2007. (http://www.tyndale.ca/view.php?id=206)
[edit] Affiliations
- Associate Member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU)
- Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC)
- Christians in the Visual Arts (CVA)
- National Association of Christian College Admissions Personnel (NACCAP)
- Jerusalem University College
- Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador (PAONL)
- Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD)
- Christian Association of Canadians in Student Development (CACSD)
- Seneca College
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA)
- United States Department of Education (USOE)
[edit] Student conduct
Students are required to adhere to traditional Christian values.
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