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On Friday, March 9, 2018, Wycliffe Principal Stephen Andrews, together with five colleagues from the Toronto School of Theology and its member colleges, travelled to Sault Ste. Marie’s Algoma University, to explore the best ways of responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. As Canadians continue to grapple with the legacy of the residential schools, denominations, churches and seminaries across the country are considering what it means to live into the Calls . Many of them will have implications for ministry and mission now and in the coming generations, with some

The first cross-disciplinary Women in Theology Seminar at Wycliffe College was held on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Three women scholars from Toronto School of Theology --- Leanne Ketcham and Emma Ceruti from Emmanuel College, and Rachel Krohn from Wycliffe College --- presented their latest work from a cross-section of disciplines: practical theology, systematic theology and biblical studies. With over 40 people in attendance, many ideas were exchanged in the Q&A time afterwards. This seminar was launched by three Wycliffe PhD students: Kira Moolman, Hannah Mudge and Carolyn Mackie. Their aim

"It is the end of an era," says John Bowen, Professor Emeritus of Evangelism (and former Director of the Institute of Evangelism) at Wycliffe College. Blogging about the death of Billy Graham who was, arguably, the pre-eminent evangelist of the latter half of the 20th century, Bowen writes about some of the accomplishments of the man known as "America's Pastor," and some of the lessons that all evangelicals can learn from his life. Graham's funeral will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018.

Chinese New Year - the annual celebration of the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar - falls on Friday, February 16 this year. This week's blog post features a conversation with Wycliffe doctoral student Chandra Wim, who took time out from his studies to explain what the holiday is all about.

The Wycliffe 2018 Summer course listing is now available! Wycliffe College offers academic and practical courses that will equip you for ministries and further theological studies! Registration opens April 2nd. Wycliffe offers both semestered and one-week intensive courses, with each course worth one credit. If you aren’t a Wycliffe or TST student and would like to take any summer courses, simply contact the admissions office. Please visit the Summer Session page for more details, and check out the 2018 Summer Course Listing!

It is a cultural moment. A movement. Almost every day seems to bring new revelations and accusations in the media. Calling the #MeToo Movement "welcome," New Testament scholar Ann Jervis writes that it provides yet another example of "Sin's insidious work." What is that work? To spoil every one of God's good gifts. " God’s beautiful gift of sex, meant for joy, for creativity, for mutual affirmation becomes instead a force of destruction," she observes. Read more on this week's blog, Sex and Sin.

It's a new year, a time for new beginnings. And here at Wycliffe College, we are pleased to be launching an exciting new venture: a weekly podcast with the Rev. Dr. Christopher Seitz. Insights With Seitz: The Symphony of Scripture explores the themes and contours of the weekly Scripture readings, the same readings that move and motivate believers in churches throughout the world. Whether you are a pastor, minister or priest looking for information and inspiration as you prepare your sermon, or a lay person seeking illumination on the same ancient texts that have been foundational to so much of

The holiday season can be a time of great joy with festive parties, gift giving, feasting, and gatherings of family and friends. Ironically for the same reasons, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and loneliness. For those who struggle with mental illness--and for those who love them--the holidays can be a season to dread and to endure. For the Christian, hope and help can be both sought and found in the pages of Scripture, says Wycliffe Professor of Historical Theology, Ephraim Radner for, "Scripture knows about mental illness and its anguish." In this week's blog post, Radner offers

Giving Tuesday. It is the day on the calendar that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In the world of social media, it is useful for refocussing thoughts from the acquisition of "stuff" to giving out of our resources. Widely considered the day that "kicks off" the season of giving, it is intended to encourage people to give to their favourite charities and non-profit organizations. While Wycliffe College is always grateful for the gifts of our friends and supporters, we thought we'd like to give a gift to YOU in honour of the day: a blog post featuring a conversation with one of the world

Late last month, Arctic priest and Wycliffe College graduate, the Rev. David Lehmann (W94) was elected bishop of the diocese of Caledonia. As the Anglican Journal reports, " He was elected on the 20th ballot, the full canonical run of an episcopal election, October 25 ." Communications director Patricia Paddey spoke to Canada's newest bishop-elect recently about his faith, his election, and his hopes for the future. In this blog post, Lehmann says he is " looking forward to renewing contacts with Wycliffe College."