Bosco Tung
Master of Theological Studies in Development, 2015
Born in Hong Kong, I spent many years travelling back and forth from Toronto and am a proud “third culture kid.” Before coming to Wycliffe, I worked in secular for-profits and non-profits; but although they were good organizations, I wanted to make a stronger, “eternal impact” with my work. Wycliffe offered the attractive opportunity to deepen my passion for theology and community development, as well as to connect with partner organizations and future work in the sector.
My experiential learning paper was on “The Irony of Doing Justice Unjustly—Moving Beyond Social Justice as Churches and Parachurches in Urban Ministry Contexts,” with reflections from my placements with both Salvation Army Gateway Shelter and the Micah 6:8 Ministry of New Hope Fellowship Downtown (the English Ministry of Light Presbyterian Church), where I later worked as an Assistant Pastor. Theology courses like Systematic Theology paired well with courses focused on Development Foundations and Practice, both filling in gaps in my prior knowledge and laying a stronger foundation for my work going forward. I was blessed to have professors with practical, real-world experience and exposure. And, because Wycliffe is one of the most affordable theological schools in Canada, I was able to complete my degree and enjoy University of Toronto amenities without being weighed down by debt.
I'm currently serving as the Regional Relationship Manager (ON South) on the Partner Relations team at Compassion Canada, mobilizing churches, individuals, and businesses in the GTA to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. I’m also a board member of Christians Against Poverty Canada. Studying at Wycliffe not only helped open doors to ministry opportunities, it also gave me the tools to appreciate and apply best practices in local and international Christian development to all aspects of my work and volunteer life. Through both studies and hands-on exposure, I was able to gain a deeper understanding of how the church and parachurches can work together in partnership.
