What's Happening at Tyndale
Posted: Thursday June 5, 2014
Tyndale Seminary has 24 faculty members researching and teaching across a diverse range of academic disciplines. The following are some recent contributions that faculty members have made to their field of research:
In the spring of 2014, Dr. James Pedlar, Assistant Professor of Wesley...
Posted: Monday June 2, 2014
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Rev. Dr. Irving Whitt’s passing. With his family by his side, he passed into the arms of Jesus ever so gently and peacefully at his home in Mount Albert, Ontario on May 28, 2014.
Irving Whitt was born on October 5, 1947 in Grand Falls,...
Posted: Friday May 30, 2014
The Hudson Taylor Centre (HTC) at Tyndale University College & Seminary has partnered with SEND International to develop a three-year Pastoral Theological Diploma program for Chinese pastors serving in Ukraine.
Earlier this month, Dr. Barbara Leung Lai, Professor of Old Testament and...
Posted: Monday May 26, 2014
Tyndale University College & Seminary's President Dr. Gary Nelson will be participating in The Lausanne Movement's Consultation on Global Theological Education.
Taking place at Mackenzie Presbyterian University in São Paulo, Brazil, from June 2 to June 6, 2014, the...
Posted: Wednesday May 21, 2014
The Office of the University College Senior Vice President Academic & Dean is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Franks, Associate Professor of Philosophy, will be a Visiting Research Fellow at Ryerson University during the 2014-2015 academic year.
The Templeton Research Fellowship comes as...
Posted: Wednesday May 14, 2014
It’s been 25 years since renowned American theologians Dr. Stanley Hauerwas and Dr. William Willimon wrote Resident Aliens: A Provocative Christian Assessment of Culture and Ministry for People Who Know that Something is Wrong (Abingdon Press, 1989). Now considered a classic, the book...
Posted: Friday May 9, 2014
The 2014 graduation ceremonies represent a significant milestone for Tyndale University College as we award degrees to the largest graduating student body in our 120-year history. After countless hours of study, these students will receive the reward for all their hard work: Bachelor of Arts...
Posted: Thursday May 1, 2014
Tyndale has been working hard with the City of Toronto over the past 15 months to secure the permits needed to renovate the Bayview campus. We were able to obtain the permit for the mechanical and electrical work last year and are extremely grateful to have recently received the permit for...
Posted: Tuesday April 29, 2014
Tyndale University College & Seminary is pleased to announce that Brenda Ho, Associate Registrar, has been promoted to the position of Registrar, effective May 1, 2014. In this position, she will have responsibility for the full operations of the Office of the Registrar along with an...
Posted: Friday April 25, 2014
“You may be surprised to learn that the idea of transforming the Bible college into an undergraduate university finds its roots in the 1960s at the London College of Bible and Missions,” says President Dr. Gary Nelson, as he reflects on the institutional DNA of Tyndale in the 120th...
Posted: Wednesday April 23, 2014
The Board of Governors of Tyndale University College & Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. Natasha Duquette will assume the position of Associate Dean of the University College beginning August 1, 2014.
“Dr. Natasha Duquette will be an able and valued contributor to the...
Posted: Monday April 21, 2014
The City of Camden, New Jersey was featured in a 2007 documentary with Diane Sawyer on ABC’s 20/20. In the documentary, the famous news anchor reveals the heartbreaking realities people face in what many refer to as “the poorest city in America.”
For the past 10 years, Tyndale...
Posted: Friday April 11, 2014
April 9 to 16 is exam week at Tyndale University College. Whether you’re a first-year student conquering the first chapter of your undergraduate adventure, or a fourth-year student celebrating your last year, everyone knows that finals are an unavoidable – yet conquerable –...
Posted: Friday April 4, 2014
Tuesday, March 25 was a special day for the Tyndale community as we welcomed over 50 alumni from the classes of 1964 and 1989. Celebrating 50 years as alumni were Golden Miler graduates from the London College of Bible and Missions (LCBM) and Toronto Bible College (TBC), and celebrating 25 years...
Posted: Monday March 24, 2014
Joshua Houeto [BA 2016] had no intention of founding a club at Tyndale, never mind starting a movement. “It was the beginning of the school year of my first semester,” he recalls. “There was an event going on in the Ballyconnor gymnasium and one person asked if I was interested...