News & Articles Archive
Tyndale Engages the Crowd
Thursday, June 26, 2014
New crowdfunding platform for community projects launched The latest trend in philanthropy fundraising has arrived at Tyndale – crowdfunding. With the new Engage Tyndale platform, the community can be directly involved in projects they are passionate about and use their talents, resources...
Tyndale Receives Permit to Renovate Inside the Building
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Tyndale University College & Seminary is very pleased to announce that the renovation permit Tyndale has been working so hard to get for so many months has been issued by the City of Toronto. Randy Henderson, Senior VP Finance & Chief Operating Officer, explains, “This permit allows...
Centre for Mentorship and Theological Reflection Honours Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd
Monday, June 16, 2014
"Victor is a rare gem, who exemplifies a life of significance as pastor-preacher, professor, author and theologian," says Dr. Dennis Ngien, Professor of Systematic Theology at Tyndale Seminary and co-editor of Between the Lectern and the Pulpit: Essays in Honour of Victor A. Shepherd (...
Bible Translation, Teaching English and Restoring Trust
Friday, June 13, 2014
We’re right in the middle of Tyndale’s global mission season. By the end of the summer, a total of five teams will have travelled to four separate continents, each participating in a variety of efforts to shine the light of Jesus around the globe. Here is an update on what some of those...
Tyndale University College Faculty Update
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tyndale University College has 31 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: Dr. Paul Franks was recently promoted to Associate Professor of...
Tyndale Seminary Faculty Update
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...
In Memory of Rev. Dr. Irving Whitt: 1947-2014
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,...
Hudson Taylor Centre Working in Ukraine amidst Crisis
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 Director...
President Nelson Representing Canada at Lausanne Movement Consultation
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 consultation...
Tyndale Philosophy Professor Awarded Templeton Research Fellowship at Ryerson University
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...
Tyndale Represented at Conference - Resident Aliens: 25 Years Later
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’s...
Congratulations, Class of 2014
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...
Fall Term to Start on the Ballyconnor Campus
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...
Brenda Ho Promoted to Registrar of Tyndale University College & Seminary
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 excellent...
Celebrating 120: Tyndale Commemorates a Special Anniversary
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...