News & Articles Archive
Social justice: reflecting God’s Kingdom
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
“The church is the community of God’s people, and it needs to reflect the character of God and the values of His Kingdom,” says Dr. Rupen Das, Research Professor of Social Justice, Compassion and Development. This is why the involvement of churches in social justice issues is...
Joshua Baldeosingh
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
It is with sadness and shock that we share the news of Joshua Baldeosingh’s passing. Joshua, a former Seminary student and only 26 years old, was killed in a single vehicle accident outside of his current hometown of Calgary on July 6, 2015. Joshua began his Seminary studies in the MDiv...
Tyndale professors and alumni win annual Word Awards
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
This year, Dr. David Sherbino, Tyndale Seminary Professor of Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry; Dr. Leonard Hjalmarson, Adjunct Professor; and two Tyndale alumni received Word Awards at the annual Word Guild event. The Word Awards honour the best of Canadian Christian writing in multiple...
Tyndale history student becomes National Youth Ambassador
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Desaree Rosskopf [BA History 2016] was named one of 50 Youth Ambassadors at this year’s National Youth Ambassador Caucus hosted by Global Vision. The event, which brings together the top young leaders in Canada, was held on June 5 to 8, 2015 in Ottawa. “It went well,” says...
Tyndale Summer Missions Update
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Tyndale’s global missions season is here, and missions teams are in the midst of travelling across the world. By the end of the summer, a total of four teams will have travelled to four separate continents, each participating in a variety of efforts to shine the light of Jesus around the...
Dr. Kessler receives R.B.Y. Scott Award
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Dr. John Kessler, Professor of Old Testament at Tyndale Seminary, has been named the winner of the R.B.Y. Scott Award from the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies (CSBS). The award “recognizes an outstanding book in the areas of Hebrew Bible and/or the Ancient Near East written in English or...
Seeking a deeper understanding of Islam
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The number of Canadian citizens who identify as Muslim has increased dramatically in the past 10 years, with a large percentage living in and around Toronto. “If we don’t have a clear understanding of their beliefs and social lives, we are missing a major part of our society,”...
Connecting faith and mental health
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
“In our culture, mental health and faith have been separated,” said Sheila Stevens [MDiv, 1996], Director of Tyndale Counselling Services. “There is a huge interest in this issue. It couldn't be more relevant.” Sheila is especially excited about the growing interest in...
A lifelong and passionate ministry
Saturday, May 23, 2015
“We are a community who rejoices, prays and worships together,” said Carson Mok [MDiv Biblical Studies 2015], valedictorian speaker at the Seminary Spring Graduation on May 9, 2015. He continued, referencing Matthew 10:16: “we are sheep sent by the Great Shepherd.” Carson...
Remembering Margaret Osei-Baah
Friday, May 22, 2015
It is with sadness that we share the news of Margaret Osei-Baah’s passing. Margaret, a fourth year Bachelor of Arts Human Services – Social Service Work student, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2015 after experiencing a brain aneurysm. Margaret was only 25 years old, and news of her...
Tyndale Seminary presents Honorary Doctorate to Pastor Minho Song
Thursday, May 21, 2015
On May 9, 2015, Reverend Minho Song received an Honorary Doctorate from Tyndale Seminary. President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Gary Nelson introduced Pastor Song, saying, “It is with great pleasure and our honour that I present for the degree Doctor of Divinity Honoris Causa, Minho Song,...
Embracing Future Opportunities
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
“My four years at Tyndale have taught me a few things about ‘easy’ and ‘comfortable,’ namely that the easiest option is often not the best one,” said Rachel Reimer [BA Human Services 2015] at the University College Spring Graduation on May 2, 2015. At the...
Tyndale Seminary Faculty Update
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Tyndale Seminary faculty members are 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: Dr. Barbara M. Leung Lai, Professor of Old Testament, had two articles published in...
Tyndale University College Faculty Update
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Tyndale University College faculty members are researching and teaching across a diverse range of academic disciplines. The following are some of the recent contributions that faculty members have made to their field of research: Dr. Brad Faught, Professor of History, is currently on a six-month...
Tyndale celebrates Easter in the Chapel
Thursday, April 16, 2015
The first annual Easter in the Chapel event was a beautiful, moving celebration of the resurrected Christ. The service took place in the stunning Bayview Chapel on April 11, 2015. The Tyndale community worshipped together, celebrating Christ’s resurrection and God’s work in our...