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Millions of U of T Library books are now accessible online via HathiTrust Digital Library. The University of Toronto has signed an agreement to participate in the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS). While the University of Toronto Libraries are physically closed due to COVID-19, current faculty and students can now access more than 2.5 million of the library’s digitized versions of the library’s in-copyright print books published before 2004 that have been deposited in the HathiTrust Digital Library. Additional information on this service can be found on this webpage. For

By Peter Patterson Hugh Bessell, as he was known at Wycliffe, proved to be a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors when he joined in November 2000. Besides his considerable financial qualifications and experience, Hugh brought wisdom, good judgement, and a strong commitment to his faith. He participated willingly at any Board event at the College, and carefully scheduled his own travels to not interfere with his attendance at Board meetings each month. Hugh was quickly appointed as Board Treasurer after he joined Wycliffe, and he contributed greatly during a period of financial growth

David Reed, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology and Research Professor, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020 from the Society of Pentecostal Studies. Dr. Reed has been a member of the Society for Pentecostal Studies since 1973. He is one of two Canadian scholars - the other being Roger Stronstad - who was given the Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Dr. Reed has recently finished a book chapter on Barth and Pentecostalism, and has contributed five entries in the Brill volume on Global Pentecostalism.

By Alex Newman On Friday, March 13, 2020 when Wycliffe announced the closure of the College, professors found themselves pivoting quickly to adapt to university life in the time of COVID-19. While shifting courses midway through the term created a huge amount of work for faculty, “rather than complain, faculty did everything possible to make sure that our students are able to complete their terms,” says academic dean Peter Robinson, who is also professor of Proclamation, Worship and Ministry. "A difficult time" He attributes that to “a clear recognition that this is a very difficult time for

Bob Haslam was an important figure in the life of the College in the late 1990s. This was a period of significant change at Wycliffe, as the Board had recently been restructured from a body that numbered up to 50 to a much smaller group of 18 Trustees. It was also when the College was looking for new leadership, following the resignation of Principal Michael Poutney in 1998. Bob and others saw that, for the College to thrive in the new millennium, it needed a structure that was nimble and a leader who was dynamic. With a devolving of staff roles and the hiring of The Rev. Dr George Sumner in

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the University of Toronto announced that its June convocation ceremonies will be postponed. Likewise, all May convocation ceremonies at Toronto School of Theology will be postponed. At Toronto School of Theology, we share the disappointment expressed in President Gertler’s letter, and want to assure our students that those who complete their degree requirements on time will still graduate and receive their degrees and parchments as they become available. Each Toronto School of Theology College is making plans for the rescheduling of its convocation. Given the

Update on Dec 2, 2020: Please note that the assignment extension is no longer applicable. For latest coronavirus response updates, please visit https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/coronavirus-response; for the most updated FAQs, visit https://www.wycliffecollege.ca/study2020-21. In the midst of the many challenges students are facing we want to support each of you as you seek to finish your course work and encourage you, if possible, to work towards the set deadlines for each course. Nonetheless, we recognize that there are several reasons why students may find it difficult to meet end of term

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. Psalm 91: 5-6. I am writing to you at an extraordinary time at the College. The coronavirus is making its exponential assault around the globe as governments implement ever more stringent policies in order to retard the spread of the disease. And so, here on 5 Hoskin Avenue, we have initiated drastic measures. We have closed our classrooms, and have begun to teach out the remaining

For the latest updates on Wycliffe College's response to the coronavirus situation, please visit wycliffecollege.ca/coronavirus. Updated: March 13, 2020, 2:00 P.M. EST Attention Students: Acting out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of protecting the health and safety of community members, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 all in-person classes at Wycliffe College will be moved to a format using remote access using webinar technology. This change does not affect online classes currently underway. Faculty and staff will (primarily) work from home, coordinating efforts to ensure all

Since last summer, Toronto artist, Joyce Shin has been working with Wycliffe College to create original artwork depicting figures from Christian history like John Wycliffe, Thomas Cranmer, Julian of Norwich and others. Her elegant illustrations have become popular collector’s items throughout the Wycliffe and wider UofT communities. We spoke to Joyce about her work for Wycliffe. Q: Prior to your involvement, had you ever heard of Wycliffe College? JS: Honestly, no! I am, however, so glad to have learned about Wycliffe’s deep roots, beautiful space, and wonderful people through my recruitment