News & Articles Archive
Creating a sanctuary for students
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Sean Yunus [BA Biblical Studies 2018] wanted to give students something new at Sunday night chapel. He approached Joan Devries, Dean of Chapel & Student Formation at Tyndale, and made a request to do something a little more casual and flexible with the service. He developed Sanctuary, a...
Tyndale alumnus Steve Boctor publishes book on parenting
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Steve Boctor [MDiv 1997] has experienced first-hand how foundational families are to our culture. He believes the direction in which society moves is dependent on how strong, healthy and godly families are. This is what drove Steve to write his practical book titled The ABC’s of Parenting: 26...
In Remembrance of Adam Wood
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The Tyndale community send their love and condolences to the family and friends of Adam Wood. Adam, 35, was an alumnus of the Tyndale Venture program (2004) whose life was cut short in the La Loche tragedy on January 22, 2016. He was one of four people who lost their lives during the attack, and...
Men's basketball is back
Thursday, January 21, 2016
After a five-year hiatus, Tyndale’s men’s basketball team The Guardians is back in action. The team has started the season off right with two new coaches and brand new jerseys and equipment. “Having a basketball club again is amazing,” says Dan Hainaut, the team’s...
Exploring a Christian response to climate change
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Tyndale was joined by members of the community last Saturday for an engaging event on climate change. “A Climate for Change: Paris and Beyond” was hosted by Lorna Dueck of Context and featured special guest speaker Katharine Hayhoe. Katharine is an atmospheric scientist known for...
Building Community on the New Campus
Thursday, January 14, 2016
For Adam Morton [BA 2016], the student council president of the University College, the new Bayview campus holds both challenges and exciting opportunities. “We are a Ballyconnor-sized student body in a Bayview-sized campus,” he says. The Student Council has formed its mission around...
The anthropology of John's Gospel
Friday, January 8, 2016
Dr. Benjamin Reynolds, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, is looking at the Gospel of John from a new perspective for an upcoming publication. His research is for the collaborative book Anthropology and New Testament Theology to be published by Bloomsbury/T&T Clark. The book brings...
Merry Christmas from President Nelson
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Dear Tyndale Community, Romans 5:6 says it all: “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died...” This verse captured my imagination as I left Tyndale’s service of Lessons and Carols. If this verse had been written for Advent, it could have said:...
Dwayne Cline named Distinguished Alumnus
Thursday, December 17, 2015
This year, the Alumni Office honoured seminary graduate Rev. Dwayne Cline [MDiv 2009] for his work as Lead Pastor of Hughson Street Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario, with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Under Dwayne’s leadership, the church bought a nearby warehouse to increase the church...
University College Faculty Updates
Wednesday, December 9, 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 Tyndale faculty members have made to their field of research: Dr. Richard Davis, Professor of Philosophy, and Dr. Paul...
Ian and & Alice Van Norman Receive Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degrees
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
The Tyndale Honorary Doctorate of Divinity recognizes exemplary individuals who have displayed exceptional achievements in their professions, and who have made outstanding contributions to culture and society in Canada or elsewhere in the world. Candidates must demonstrate a depth of Christian...
Seminary Faculty Updates
Tuesday, December 1, 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 fields of research: Dr. James Beverley, Professor of Christian Thought and Ethics, had his book Getting...
Brian and Lily Stiller Dedication
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Tyndale University College & Seminary is honoured to dedicate two rooms to the Stillers in recognition of the realization of an extraordinary vision and with gratitude for Dr. Stiller’s leadership. The Brian & Lily Stiller Lounge and the Brian C. Stiller Executive Boardroom will stand...
Becoming the business leaders of the future
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
“As Christians, we are priests in the marketplace, whatever that marketplace may be,” said Mr. David Hutchinson to Tyndale business majors. “It is an opportunity for me to practically give back to the world in some reasonable, sustainable way, but also to live out my faith. My...
Dr. John H. Wilkinson Installed as Tyndale University College & Seminary’s 8th Chancellor
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Dr. Wilkinson was installed as Tyndale’s 8th Chancellor during the 2015 Fall Graduation ceremony. He follows Dr. Stephanie Ling, who served faithfully as Chancellor since 2012. Dr. Wilkinson is no stranger to Tyndale, having served in various positions, including faculty and dean, during his...