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While scholars concur that there have been several reformations throughout church history, there is only one that people tend to think of when they refer to “The Reformation,” and that is the Protestant Reformation. It began in 1517 when a German monk and theologian named Martin Luther circulated his Ninety-Five Theses, which objected to certain practices by the Roman Catholic Church. Alec Ryrie is Professor of the History of Christianity at Durham University. This fall, he will be a featured guest as Wycliffe College marks the 500 th anniversary of that historic occurrence, by hosting a

Last week, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada announced the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Scott Sharman as animator for ecumenical and interfaith relations. Dr. Sharman is a Wycliffe graduate, and so we invited him to blog for us about his new role, which begins September 1, 2017, and how his Wycliffe education helped to prepare him for it.

On the Wycliffe blog this week, Dr. Catherine Sider-Hamilton shares some of the journey of learning and thinking that gave rise to her new book, The Death of Jesus in Matthew: Innocent Blood and the End of Exile.

Prospective students, current students and alumni of Wycliffe College and Toronto School of Theology, we would like to share some good news with you. The University of Toronto has recently been named no. 1 in Canada, and no. 11 internationally, for “Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies,” by the QS World University Rankings. This bodes well for the academic reputation of your degree, and for excellence in the Toronto School of Theology programs, including those of Wycliffe College. Toronto is also listed as one of the top three student-friendly cities in Canada.

We often hear the word "calling" used to refer to the strong sense of being directed by God to pursue a certain vocation, especially ministry. But how does that call occur? Talk to enough people who have experienced it, and you will realise that it is unique to the individual. In this blog post, Wycliffe graduate Philip Stonhouse relates the story of how his own calling led him out of a full-time acting career, into theological education, and on to ministry.

With Canada Day just around the corner, it is appropriate that this week's blog post would include the reflections of a Canadian professor recently returned from overseas. Wanda Malcolm writes of her time teaching a course at Cairo's Alexandria School of Theology that, " unlike many of the Christians who live in Egypt, I did not ever personally feel unsafe or at risk." Religious freedom and absence of persecution, just two of the things Canadian Christians can be thankful for as we celebrate our nation's 150th birthday.

In addition to sermon preparation, preachers also need to think through other practical considerations, such as deciding on what to wear before a preaching engagement. In this week's blog post, Robert Dean, a Wycliffe College alumnus, reflects on being clothed (or naked) in the pulpit, but he is speaking of something other than apparel. He notes that preachers in contemporary churches tend to default into models of preaching that aim at delighting hearers instead of nourishing congregations with serious biblical and theological teaching. Dean argues that "naked preaching," or being clothed

June 20 is World Refugee Day. Scripture tells us that almost from the beginning of time, there have been people who have been forced to flee their homes. But what about those who never have to flee? What are the obligations and responsibilities of those of us fortunate enough to be safe, comfortable, and secure where we live? How ought we to respond? In the gospel of Matthew 25: 25-36, Jesus teaches that when we welcome strangers, we welcome him: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I

Frequently Asked Questions: When is the trip being offered? The trip will extend from Feb. 14 th - 26 th, 2018, including flights to & from Israel. What are the basic costs: tour* ($2550 US), flights (approx. $1000 CA, you’ll book and pay for these directly). *Single occupancy surcharge if travelling alone ($1050 US) Who is being invited to take part? The trip is for Wycliffe students, faculty and staff, Board members, Wycliffe alumni, and the friends and family of any of those groups. There are a maximum of 52 spots available, so feel free to invite a friend or two along! We’re hoping to have

Time magazine once ranked Anglican cleric, theologian, author and Evangelical leader John Stott among the 100 most influential people in the world. He died in 2011, but his influence continues to be felt, including through Langham Partnership International, an organization Stott founded. Wycliffe Professor of Proclamation, Worship & Ministry, Peter Robinson is Chair of Langham Partnership Canada; in this week's blog post, he shares some personal reflections on Stott's impact on his own life and family.