News & Articles Archive
Building Bridges among Children with Autism
Friday, March 24, 2017
“Children sometimes bully others due to a lack of understanding,” says Marsha Marzouca [BA Hons. Psychology]. “When we teach [typical children] about autism and how difficult it is for children with autism to make friends, they can then come from a place of understanding and can...
The Complexities of Sermon Preparation
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Dr. Marguerite Shuster, PhD, Harold John Ockenga Professor Emerita of Preaching and Theology and Senior Professor of Preaching and Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, was the keynote speaker at Tyndale Seminary Preaching Conference on March 6, 2017. We were able to sit down with her and ask her...
Planting Seeds of Hope
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
A few years ago, a group of youth from a Toronto community housing area was recruited for a soccer camp by Jevon Bryan [BA Human Services – Social Service Work 2017]. They did not get along with each other, and some were in tough circumstances, but they wanted to improve their soccer skills....
Keith Elford to Receive Honourary Doctorate
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
In May 2017 Tyndale Seminary will confer the honourary title Doctor of Divinity to Keith Elford, the Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Keith Elford is completing a twenty-year tenure as Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Canada. During his tenure the General Conference of the...
Journey of a Jane Austen Expert
Friday, February 24, 2017
If you pick the brain of Dr. Natasha Duquette, Associate Academic Dean and Associate Professor of English, on the subject of Jane Austen, you will find yourself delighted by the fascinating and, at times, obscure details that pour out. You will hear facts that might surprise you – for example...
Honouring Randy Henderson, Senior VP Finance & COO
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Toronto, Ontario – February 2, 2017: It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that Dr. Gary Nelson, President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College and Tyndale Seminary announces the resignation of Mr. Randy Henderson, effective June 30, 2017. Mr. Henderson has served...
Community On and Off the Ice
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Mackenzie Langford [BA Business Administration] strives to make the ice rink more than just a place where his team goes to exercise or to win. As the captain of the Tyndale Guardian’s men’s hockey team for the past two years, his priority is building a strong sense of community....
MDiv Counselling – Clinical Track Recognized by CRPO
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Tyndale Seminary is pleased to announce the Master of Divinity (MDiv) Counselling – Clinical Track has been officially recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). This recognition means Tyndale’s clinical program supports the development of entry-to-...
2017: Resolve to Live Gratefully
Friday, January 6, 2017
“I resolve to make this a year of living gratefully.” In the first chapel service of 2017, the Tyndale community was challenged to join chapel speaker Dr. Janet Clark, Dean of the Seminary, in her resolve to live gratefully in the New Year. Dr. Clark explored how we as a...
Merry Christmas from President Nelson
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Dear Tyndale Community, “…an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the...
Christmas in the Chapel 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
On Saturday, December 3, we celebrated the joy of the season at Christmas in the Chapel. The event starred singer-songwriter Steve Bell and featured musicians Gilles Fournier, Bart McKay and Murray Pulver, with a special performance by the Tyndale Community Choir. Attendance was at an all-time...
Psychology Hons. Students Present at ONTABA
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Honours Psychology students from Tyndale University College had the unique opportunity to present their own research at The Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) conference in Toronto, Ontario. The prestigious conference draws researchers, practitioners and experts from across the...
Kevin Kirk appointed VP, External Relations and Chief Enrollment Officer
Friday, November 25, 2016
Toronto Ontario: For Immediate Release - Tyndale University College and Tyndale Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Kirk as Vice President, External Relations and Chief Enrollment Officer. Mr. Kirk will be responsible for developing and implementing...
Conor Sweetman [BA English] Launches Magazine
Monday, November 21, 2016
Conor Sweetman [BA English 2017] first felt inspired to launch his own magazine in the fourth year of his university degree. Many long nights of hard work and countless flashes of creativity later, Ekstasis was born. The magazine launched in August and is already gaining traction, with over 1,600...
Breaking Barriers
Friday, November 11, 2016
While finishing his final university semester at Tyndale, Curtis Hartshorn [BA Biblical Studies and Theology 2016] taught a class of 20 seminary students in Malawi, some of whom had disabilities that were not being accommodated. The Baptist Seminary in the area where Curtis was staying had found...