News & Media

The symptoms of COVID-19 can resemble a cold or flu. Any member of the Wycliffe College community who is experiencing any symptoms related to cold, flu, or COVID-19 must self-isolate and complete the COVID-19 Reporting Form. It is critical that if you have at least one symptom of COVID-19 (fever, cough, or difficulty breathing), or even mild symptoms, you must self-isolate to avoid spreading illness to others. Immediate actions you should take include: Immediately isolate yourself to prevent any possible spread of COVID-19; Contact your local public health authority and follow their advice

After more than 30 years, Wycliffe College Professor of Scripture and Global Christianity Glen Taylor, has signalled his intention to retire at the end of the calendar year. He expects to remain closely connected to the College. Describing Glen as "a great asset to Wycliffe’s mission," and "one of the students’ favourite profs," in an email to faculty and staff, Principal Stephen Andrews observed that Glen has always taken a personal interest in the students' welfare, and in particular, in the welfare of the College's international students. In addition to mentoring students, Glen has

Fall 2020 is just around the corner and Wycliffe faculty and staff are busy making preparations for the new academic year. Returning Students: Watch your inbox for an email from the Registrar with everything you need to know to ensure a great fall semester. New Students: We are planning a series of Zoom sessions to help orient you to Wycliffe College and introduce you to your academic advisor and fellow students. Watch this space for dates and times, which will be posted here as they become available. International Students: We know you must have many questions surrounding travel restrictions

The latest edition of the Insight Magazine (our biannual magazine for Alumni and Friends) is available exclusively online this year. Find it at wycliffecollege.ca/insight. If you would like to receive the electronic version delivered directly to your inbox, please send us an email to ensure we have your most current email address.

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 QS World University Rankings for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies: #1 in Canada, top 10 in North America, 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. See the rankings.

After days of anti-Black racism protests around the globe responding to violence arising from centuries of racial oppression and systemic injustice—on Friday, June 5, 2020 at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Wycliffe College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the following statement: “We affirm the dignity of every human being as a beloved creature made in the image of God, and we treasure the kingdom values of peace, justice, reconciliation, and loving concern for the marginalised. We are deeply saddened by the sin of racism that pervades our churches and society, and

Dear Friends, Wycliffe College has come under criticism in social media in the last couple of days because we have not made a statement about the violent protests arising from the brutal murder of George Floyd while in the custody of a team of policemen bearing the motto “To Protect with Courage, To Serve with Compassion!” So let me just say that I am certain that there is no one associated with this institution—staff, faculty, student, or Board member—who is not sickened by this event, or who is not filled with grief and sadness that our society is so broken. I realise that part of my job as

Threshold Ministries and Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto announce new partnership for a local theological training program in New Brunswick. TORONTO - Threshold Ministries and Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto will commence a new local training and formation program in New Brunswick starting the fall of 2020. Threshold’s commitment to the training, equipping, and releasing of evangelists for the Church will join with Wycliffe’s long track record of high-quality, Gospel-centred theological education and strategic initiatives through its Institute of Evangelism. We are

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! On Monday, May 11, 2020—the day that was to have been Wycliffe's annual spring convocation—faculty, staff, and graduates gathered virtually to celebrate online . A 6:00 p.m. live streamed service in Founders' Chapel kicked off the festivities, followed by consecutive Zoom receptions—first for Advanced Degree Graduates and then for Basic Degree Graduates. Each graduate was introduced and honoured by a faculty member, and given an opportunity to express a few words, a time in which Wycliffe's newest alumni spoke fondly of their appreciation for faculty and

Dear Wycliffe College Community, It has been some weeks since my last up-date. Even as spring and summer session classes proceed online with strong enrolments, we know that students are looking ahead to the Fall semester and wondering what form their studies may take. In the hope of addressing such questions and alleviating concerns, I am writing to provide current and prospective students with information and reassurance. The Toronto School of Theology (TST)—of which Wycliffe College is a part—will follow the lead of the University of Toronto when it comes to organizing Fall classes. However