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Congratulations to the three Wycliffe College students who received 2021-22 Toronto School of Theology (TST) Board of Trustees awards. Kit Man (Kimberly) Lai, conjoint PhD, has received the Marjorie Watson Powles Award. This award was established by the Board of Trustees in 2002 in honour of Dr. Marjorie Watson Powles to recognize her contribution to the lives and work of women active in the church. The award is available to a TST student who actively engages in community and congregational life, demonstrates academic excellence, and brings a feminist perspective to the study of theology
Professor Tom Power is to retire at the end of August 2021. His departure caps a 23-year appointment at Wycliffe as a member of the History faculty, as Graduate Studies Coordinator, and as Theological Librarian at the John W. Graham Library. Tom hails from Ireland, where he was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He has taught history at the University of New Brunswick and the University of Toronto. In 1998 he joined the faculty of Wycliffe College as College librarian, and he continues as theological librarian in the John W. Graham Library. As adjunct professor of church history, Tom has
Following an international search conducted over nearly five months, Wycliffe College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Justin Stratis as its new Professor of Theology. Dr Stratis will take up the position August 1, 2021. Read More >>
With news pertaining to Wycliffe people and events. Read about our upcoming Scripture and Theology Colloquium, Preaching Day, and more in the April edition of The Word @ Wycliffe.
Wycliffe College Professor Emeritus of Evangelism, John Bowen, has been honoured as a recipient of a 2021 Lambeth Award - the Alphege Award for Evangelism and Witness - for his attractive articulation of the love of God for all people, with a particular heart for those who have not yet heard the name of Jesus, and for his mentoring and discipling of Christian leaders. Announced by the Archbishop of Canterbury on April 7, 2021, the Lambeth Awards, which recognise outstanding contributions to the Church and wider society, have been given to over 30 individuals. They include scientists, musicians
After a long, difficult winter, you may find your thoughts turning to the approach of the changing seasons. Let them also turn to Wycliffe's spring and summer courses. Read more in the March edition of The Word @ Wycliffe.
Registration is now open for Toronto School of Theology’s Graduate Summer Language Courses. TST language courses are designed for graduate students in Theological, Historical, Pastoral or Biblical Studies, or related disciplines, who require reading knowledge in a research language. Students will learn the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary required for translation and reading comprehensive. All coruses are conducted in English, and assume no previous language study. FRENCH: July 5 – September 1, 2021* Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 – 7:30 pm EDT GERMAN: July 5 – September 1, 2021* Mondays &
The Toronto School of Theology / University of Toronto (of which Wycliffe College is a member) is once again at the top of the list in the 2021 QS World University Rankings for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies: #1 in Canada and top 20 in the world! Congratulations to the hardworking faculty, staff, and students at TST's seven member colleges whose collective efforts merited this recognition once again.
Each month throughout the academic year, Wycliffe College publishes an e-newsletter for subscribers. The February edition of The Word @ Wycliffe contains information that will be of interest and help to alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the College. See it here. And if you're not currently receiving The Word @ Wycliffe, consider signing up here.
Before the pandemic, the heart of Wycliffe community life was the chapel. And it still is. In recognition of that reality, we've recently made some investments designed to improve the online experience of participating in chapel worship. Check out this little video created by our chapel team inviting you to come back to chapel this semester. And then join us, each Monday to Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 4:45 p.m. at https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/livechapel.