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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Update on Dec 2, 2020: Please note that the assignment extension is no longer applicable.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

The University of Toronto has prepared a public information page, which it will be updating regularly, regarding COVID-19, the Coronavirus. Members of the Wycliffe College community are encouraged to visit this page for helpful information and resources.

Hard Words for Desperate Times: Going Deep with Ezekiel, edited by Caleb Gundlach, PhD candidate at Wycliffe College and the Toronto School of Theology, is now available. He is also Adjunct Instructor at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Book summary from the publisher " The challenge of reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture is nowhere more evident than in the book of Ezekiel. Its judgmental attitude, harsh words, and bizarre imagery provoke Christian readers who, familiar with the gospel, are unsure of what to do with such a strange book. This volume from the Wycliffe

Admissions for September 2020 entry are now open for the following programs! The application deadline is May 31, 2020. Master of Divinity (MDiv) Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Master of Theological Studies in Development (MTSD) MDiv and MTS combined Certificate and Diploma programs If you have any inquiries, please contact the admissions office at admissions@wycliffe.utoronto.ca.