News & Articles Archive
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...
Dr. Rupen Das appointed Research Professor of Social Justice
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Tyndale Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rupen Das as Research Professor of Social Justice, Compassion and Development. Dr. Janet Clark, Senior Vice President Academic and Academic Dean of the Seminary, gives her warm congratulations: “Dr. Rupen Das brings knowledge and...
New vocabulary for holy living in the 21st century
Thursday, April 2, 2015
There is a need for new vocabulary in regards to how we approach the subject of holiness, and how we live it out. “Holiness is a theme of Scripture that is not about what God does to us or for us,” said Dr. Kevin Mannoia during his keynote lecture at the seventh annual Wesley Studies...
Tyndale’s final move to the Bayview campus has begun
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Tyndale is pleased to announce that the final transition to the Bayview campus has begun. The physical move from the Ballyconnor campus will start on Monday, April 6, and continue throughout the month of April. Upgrades to parts of the building are still in progress and the exterior site...
The Power of Celebration
Friday, March 27, 2015
“We are people of resurrection,” said Dr. Carolyn Weber at Tyndale’s Gather Chapel. Carolyn is the award-winning author of Surprised by Oxford (Thomas Nelson, 2011), and was the first female dean at St. Peter’s College, Oxford University. Carolyn has specialized in the...
Delivering your sermon with passion
Thursday, March 19, 2015
“The Word of God is alive and active,” says Dr. Kevin Livingston, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry. The Bible is relevant, and we do not need to “make” it relevant. Preaching is not bringing the biblical text into our modern setting, rather, it is inviting people to...
Successful first year for Tyndale competitive sports teams
Friday, March 13, 2015
This year Tyndale launched new competitive sports teams in men’s and women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey under the new athletic brand, the Tyndale Guardians. Spencer Healey [BA Biblical Studies & Theology 2015] is the captain of Tyndale’s...