2024 Christian College Guide for Canada

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE GUIDE

FIND YOUR SCHOOL TEN HABITS

TO START IN UNIVERSITY

INADEQUACY

A CHRISTIAN VIRTUE

FORSAKING BUSYNESS AND WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

THROUGH CAMPUS COMMUNITY

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TEN HABITS TO START IN UNIVERSITY

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FORSAKING BUSYNESS AND WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT

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COLLEGE MAP

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SCHOOL PROFILES WEST

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SCHOOL PROFILES EAST

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH CAMPUS COMMUNITY

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SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES OVERVIEW

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2024 MEDIA SELECTIONS

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SCHOOL INDEX

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TEN HABITS TO START IN UNIVERSITY Eating Healthy Healthy eating does wonders for the rest of your lifestyle. There are plenty of dietary trends out there (keto, vegan, vegetarian) but eating healthy doesn’t have to be radical Closely connected to the one below, or expensive. Avoid sugars, you could call this any number of things: processed foods, and bad fats. fellowship, personal time, devotions, Get your micronutrients and communion, etc. Whatever you call it, the drink enough water. Done. point is to get alone and seek the Lord. If you seek Him, you will find Him. He wants to be found by you!

Personal Devotion Time

Daily Scripture Reading

A large percentage of Christians do not read their bible regularly, it’s a fact.

That is their loss, but it can be your gain.

There is treasure untold in the word of God. All you have to do is come with an open heart and a desire to know Him more.

Exercising Exercise blasts stress, it just does.

Regular (3-6 times a week) exercise will dramatically increase your mental clarity, positive emotional state, and of course, your physical health. Life quickly becomes unpleasant without any of those three.

Waking Up Early Waking up early can have a huge impact on your mental state for the rest of the day. It early means that you’ll have time to start your day without the rush of obligations. This will only work if you are also willing to go to bed early. Here’s a hot tip: don’t sleep with your phone.

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University is a great time to learn new things, have new experiences, and expand your horizons. It’s also a great time to establish new habits; habits that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Here are 10 habits to start in your university years.

A Creative Hobby

This is something that is often difficult to establish amidst a busy university schedule, but it’s worth it. This is not not to be confused with decompressing by watching We were made for Netflix or browsing Instagram. Find community, but specifically, something creative, that you enjoy. intentional community. This is not just Make Spotify playlists. Take photos. about checking a box and going to church, Write poems. Play an instrument. this is about finding and maintaining a Whatever. Intentionally setting aside close group of friends that you can be creative time for yourself will help vulnerable with and who will bring out you de-stress in a major way. the best in you. This group will always be changing over time, but you should always have those people in your life.

Intentional Community

Tithing

This is one of those habits that is easiest to start when you are young. Tithing doesn’t just mean giving 10% of your cheque to a church. The amount, and the recipient, should be prayerfully considered.

Ask the Lord, “Who do you want me to partner with?” “How much do you want me to give?” Obedience in tithing is not easy when funds are low, but God Himself says to us "test me in this”.

Taking A Sabbath The theme of sabbath runs throughout the bible, but it seems to have been forgotten by most Christians. Sabbath is not just an obligation, rather, it is an invitation by God to set aside one day every week to rest and spend time with Him. It doesn’t have to be Sunday, either. Find a day of the week, do your best to remove any work or mundane tasks, and enjoy the presence of God.

Corporate Worship The pandemic world made this one a challenge but thankfully we are back to being free to meet together. It is so important not to neglect this, because corporate worship is vital to our spiritual health. If you can’t gather as a church, find some friends and a guitar, or a Livestream. Jesus and his presence is worth it.

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Why You Should Forsake Busyness Written by Carson Leith

“I always get sick after semesters,” I tell people. “It’s like clockwork.”

But maybe the clock was trying to tell me something.

Maybe if I keep getting sick at regular intervals, it’s not something to write off, but something to change.

I have spent the past month recovering from being on overdrive for eight months. During that time, I took a state of the union on my life.

On the past: How did I get here? What decisions did I make that led to burnout? What mindset did I have?

On the present: What are my commitments right now?

What is absolutely essential? What can I stop doing?

On the future: How do I go from here and live a life of margin and rest? How will I resist the temptation to fill up my schedule again?

Here’s some of what I discovered about this recurring problem of busyness.

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ROOTS OF BUSYNESS PLEASING PEOPLE Much of my busyness was due to not wanting to let others down. I said yes because I was afraid of what they would think of me if I said no. So I said yes to the detriment of my own soul. Kevin DeYoung notes in his book, Crazy Busy, how “hurry is not just a disordered schedule, [but] a disordered heart.” My schedule is a reflection of my heart, and therefore, if my schedule has me in a state of hurried stress, then there’s something deeper to investigate. For me, that something deeper was my desire to have everyone be pleased with what I was doing (which, in case you’re wondering, is definitely impossible).

WANTING TO DO IT ALL Is anyone interested in just one thing? We probably all have multiple interests: things that we gravitate toward, things that we’re passionate about, things that we want to accomplish with our life. Maybe you’ve got debt you need to pay off, but at the same time you’ve struggled with whether to keep working your high paying job because it’s not quite what you’re passionate about.

Meanwhile, you also want to develop your skills in _____ (which you’ve been working on during the weekends), but you feel conflicted when you come across free time because you also have made a resolution this year to spend loads more time with friends, family, and God. You also realize that it’s been awhile since you’ve worked out

“My schedule is a reflection of my heart, and therefore, if my schedule has me in a state of hurried stress, then there’s something deeper to investigate.”

regularly, so it’s time to get serious and sign up for a 10K

ROMANTICIZING TIME

ers. I wonder how much trouble I could have saved myself

for extra motivation. But wait, you think. This year, I really want to rest more and have a life where I can actually take a Sabbath. So maybe I shouldn’t do any of the above and just quit everything!

NOT PRAYING BEFORE MAKING DECISIONS When a good opportunity comes along, it’s very tempting for me to just say yes without praying and consulting oth-

As humans we have capacity. That means we have limits.

by simply putting every new opportunity before Jesus and

And when we don’t give ourselves margin to operate within

asking what he thinks about it.

those limits but instead try to drive full throttle all the

Just recently, I was trying to sneak my way into a side job

time, we will burn out. DeYoung cites Richard Swenson’s

that I was eager to do. But I had also been feeling nervous

definition of margin: “the space between our load and our limits.” In other words, the space between what I have agreed to do and what I can handle. “Planning for margin,” writes DeYoung, “means…we understand what’s possible for us as finite creatures and then we schedule for less than that” (27). The thing to ask, it seems, when looking at your weekly (and yearly) commitments, is, “Does this provide me with the margin necessary to not be running

“I wonder how much trouble I could have saved myself by simply putting every new opportunity before Jesus and asking what he thinks about it.”

around, always behind and depending on everything to

about it from the start. I knew it would push me over the

run smoothly?” Come to think about it, margin is why I’m

edge and I knew that it would go directly against what I

often late. I don’t leave margin in travel time. So when any

told myself I wouldn’t do: fill up my schedule again. But

little thing goes wrong, I’m late.

even though I felt it was wrong in my gut, I went to great

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lengths to rationalize the opportunity when talking with

around me. When I am not realistic about time, I end up

my wife. Knowing she would disapprove, I tried to make

committing to too much, thinking that I can handle it all.

it seem like it wasn’t a big commitment and that I could

This has a domino effect on my stress, on my treatment of

handle it. But spouses have a way of getting the truth out

others, and on producing sub-par work for many people

of you. I finally admitted that it was simply too much for

instead of great work for few.

me to do. It shocks me to realize the things I do to get what

Being realistic about time frees me up to be limited, which

I want! If I had only sought God before trying to move

helps me relieve stress, love others better, be more present,

forward with this role, I would have saved myself the heart-

and honor God in my humanness. He never asked me to

ache caused by hiding the truth. Thank God for my wife!

achieve it all and burn out for Him. Yet so many of us are

A LIFE OF MARGIN TRUSTING GOD Contrary to making decisions in order to please the people in my life, it became apparent that I only had one person to please. His opinion of me is all that matters at the end of my life. But in order to please Him and Him alone, it requires a great amount of trust. Since pleasing God is bound to disappoint others, we need to wean ourselves off the addictive need of their approval. For me, when it comes

living that lifestyle!

WAITING ON GOD Instead of rushing ahead of God and making our decisions on what will be best for us—what we should and should not commit to—we need to wait on God in prayer, seeking His will for each opportunity set before us. He, in his far-reaching and all-seeing wisdom, will guide your steps to make sure you won’t stumble on your own tendency to over-burden yourself. When we seek His face, He will show

to trusting God, one of the chief ways the rubber hits the

us where the good way lies. And usually, I’ve found, it’s in

road is in how I spend my time. As an achiever, reducing

less, not more.

the number of classes I was going to take (as well as other

“God never asked me to achieve it all and burn out for Him. Yet so many of us are living that lifestyle!” commitments) required an immense amount of trust. It goes directly against the grain of the kind of life I would set up for myself. This is an ongoing test that God has put in my life. Am I going to trust God with my schedule by consulting him and what he wants for me, or am I going to entrust myself to my own vision or the vision of others for my life?

BEING A TIME REALIST

WHOM DO YOU TRUST? Everyone wants margin in their lives but few have the courage to give themselves such a thing. It takes courage to have space. It takes courage to do less. It takes courage to say no. The secret I am discovering is that this courage only comes from trusting God through a life of prayer. In order to take the leap to not just “become less busy” but to “live a life of margin and rest,” it requires a whole new level of trust in the one who governs all time. And who better to entrust your time to than the one who created it? This is the beginning of margin: a realization that time is not mine. It belongs to someone else.

The busyness in my life was not the fault of others. Nor was it God’s fault. It was mine. I am my own culprit. And I am excited to enter into being more human as I trust in Him for our limited time here on earth. I want the easy yoke. I

Our capacity is limited, like the resource of time. But often,

want the unhurried life. I want the unburdened daily expe-

I act like I am God: I act as though I live outside of time. I

rience of life with God.

end up denying my humanity while frustrating the people

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W E S T AB

BC

MB

SK

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EDMONTON 18 25 29 32 46 48 6

42

15 22

39

12

19 14

13 24

10

3 40 43 49

2

VANCOUVER

35

33

16 21 23

37

SASKATOON

26

20

41

CALGARY

5

27

REGINA

WINNIPEG 4

11

31

30

38 44

17 45

LANGLEY

1

7

8

9

28 34 47

WESTERN SCHOOLS 1. ACTS SEMINARIES

18. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SEMINARY

3. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY

20. ESTON COLLEGE

2. ALBERTA BIBLE COLLEGE

4. BOOTH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

5. BRIERCREST COLLEGE & SEMINARY 6. BURMAN UNIVERSITY

7. CATHOLIC PACIFIC COLLEGE

8. CANADA INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICS

19. CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE

23. HORIZON COLLEGE & SEMINARY

40. ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIBLE COLLEGE

22. HOME CHURCH BIBLE COLLEGE 24. KALÉO

25. THE KING’S UNIVERSITY

11. CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY

28. MB BIBLICAL SEMINARY

13. CAPERNWRAY HARBOUR BIBLE SCHOOL 14. CAREY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

15. CLEARWATER COLLEGE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES 16. COLLEGE OF EMMANUEL & ST. CHAD 17. COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE

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37. PRAIRIE COLLEGE

38. PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY

26. LIVING WORD BIBLE COLLEGE

12. CANADIAN SOUTHERN BAPTIST SEMINARY & COLLEGE

36. PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE

21. FAITH ALIVE BIBLE COLLEGE

9. CANADIAN BAPTIST SEMINARY

10. CANADIAN LUTHERAN BIBLE INSTITUTE

35. PACIFIC LIFE BIBLE COLLEGE

27. LUTHER COLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF REGINA 29. MOUNT CARMEL BIBLE COLLEGE 30. MILLAR COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE

31. NAIITS-INDIGENOUS PATHWAYS

32. NEWMAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 33. NIPAWIN BIBLE COLLEGE

34. NORTHWEST BAPTIST SEMINARY

39. REGENT COLLEGE

41. ROSEBUD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 42. ST. MARK’S COLLEGE

43. ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY

44. STEINBACH BIBLE COLLEGE 45. SUMMIT PACIFIC COLLEGE

46. TAYLOR COLLEGE & SEMINARY 47. TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY 48. VANGUARD COLLEGE

49. VICTORY BIBLE COLLEGES INTERNATIONAL

E A S T NL 27 23

ST.JOHN’S

QC

ON

NB

22

15 16

MONTREAL OTTAWA 3

TORONTO 4

17 19 20 32 33 34 35 36 37

29

13

30

14 10

7

HAMILTON

5

6

8 1

18

31 HALIFAX 24

2

NS

9 11 12 25 26

21 28

EASTERN SCHOOLS 1. ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE

16. INSTITUT DE THÉOLOGIE POUR LA FRANCOPHONIE

31. ST. STEPHEN’S UNIVERSITY

3. AUGUSTINE COLLEGE

18. KINGSWOOD UNIVERSITY

33. TORONTO SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

2. ATLANTIC SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 4. CANADA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

5. CANADIAN REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

6. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 7. CONRAD GREBEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 8. CRANDALL UNIVERSITY

9. ÉCOLE DE THÉOLOGIE ÉVANGÉLIQUE DU QUÉBEC 10. EMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE

11. FACULTÉ DE THÉOLOGIE ÉVANGÉLIQUE 12. FACULTÉ DE THÉOLOGIE RÉFORMÉE 13. GLOBAL UNIVERSITY CANADA

14. HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY

15. INSTITUT BIBLIQUE DU QUÉBEC

17. INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES 19. KNOX COLLEGE

32. TORONTO BAPTIST SEMINARY & BIBLE COLLEGE 34. TYNDALE UNIVERSITY

20. MASTER’S COLLEGE & SEMINARY

35. UNIVERSITY OF ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE

22. NEW BRUNSWICK BIBLE INSTITUTE

37. WYCLIFFE COLLEGE

21. MCMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE 23. PACKER COLLEGE

36. WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE

24. PAROLE DE VIE QUÉBEC

25. THE PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE

26. PROFAC ÉCOLE THÉOLOGIQUE 27. QUEEN’S COLLEGE

28. REDEEMER UNIVERSITY 29. RYLE SEMINARY

30. ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY

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W ES T school profiles

Photo by Regent College

1. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY 2. BRIERCREST COLLEGE & SEMINARY 3. CANADA INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICS 4. CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY 5. CAPERNWRAY HARBOUR BIBLE SCHOOL 6. COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE 7. THE KING’S UNIVERSITY 8. MILLAR COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE

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9. MOUNT CARMEL BIBLE COLLEGE 10. NIPAWIN BIBLE COLLEGE 11. PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE 12. REGENT COLLEGE 13. PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY 14. ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE 15. ROSEBUD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 16. TRINITY WESTERN COLLEGE

AMBROSE UNIVERSITY Calgary, AB

EST. 2008

Step Into Your Future.

Why Ambrose? Ambrose provides a faith-based education Overview focusing on academic excellence and service. Our diverse Student Population: 848 programs include business, psychology, biology, education, and Student-Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Average Class Size: 14 ministry all focusing on empowering students to follow their Degrees: Cert., Dip., BA, BBA, BTh passions and make a meaningful societal impact. Cultivate faith, BSc-Biology, MA, MCS, Mdiv, MLM employable skills, and open the doors to Affiliation: Multi-Denominational your future.

Campus Life

Top 5 Programs Education Business Administration Behavioural Science School of Ministry Biology

Community Experience Join a community that truly cares about who you are and what you are capable of achieving.

Forge lasting friendships through student clubs, chapels, sports, and various events. Our Student Life team is here to ensure you thrive academically, personally, and spiritually while making your experience of university life unforgettable.

Mentorship from Faculty Varsity Sports Student Housing Spiritual Mentorship Chapel Services Cafe/Student Lounge Library on Campus Fitness Centre

Academic Excellence Every course is an opportunity to be a part of the conversation, explore and offer new perspectives, and generate innovative ideas. Small classes combined with expert faculty provide the foundation for your success with in-depth instruction and academic assistance. Our liberal arts education cultivates valuable skills sought by employers.

Admissions

Application Fee: Yes Early Admission: Yes Apply By: August 1st, 2024

Costs & Aid

Student Testimony “Some of my fondest memories are when study sessions turned into deep conversations that ended in prayer. I am so glad that I can be authentic and spiritually supported as I learn.”

— Bridget, Bachelor of Business Administration

STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE

Tuition (Domestic): $13,950 Tuition (Int’l): $20,925 3 Credit Hours: $1,395 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-461-1222 enrolment@ambrose.edu www.ambrose.edu

Through our arts and sciences, education, business, and seminary programs you will learn in a liberal arts setting designed to help you thrive.

ambrose.edu • Calgary, Alberta

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BRIERCREST COLLEGE & SEMINARY EST. 1935 Caronport, SK

Education that Disciples.

Why Briercrest? Briercrest is a dynamic Christian community devoted to academic excellence. In addition to fully accredited and government-authorized degrees, Briercrest provides students with opportunities to grow in their faith and understanding of the world from a biblical perspective with daily chapels, Christian professors, and a biblical core in all programs.

Community Culture We are a nurturing community that fuels personal growth, strengthens faith, and prepares you for a successful future. Experience the power of intimate class sizes, shared dorm living, and communal meals that forge lifelong connections. Our campus cultivates your relationship with God through regular chapels and a commitment to spiritual growth.

Top 5 Programs BA Business Administration BA Psychology BA General Studies BA Christian Ministry BA Biblical Studies

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Athletics Briercrest College athletes showcase character developent and exemplify Christ’s love. Through intentional cultivation of athletic prowess and life skills, they prioritize their relationship with the Lord, family, friends, education, and team. Briercrest Athletics proudly participates in Canada’s prestigious ACAC college athletic conference, fostering a legacy of excellence.

Featured Program BA Business Administration: Agribusiness

Our Agribusiness concentration provides students a comprehensive overview of agribusiness and its interaction with the food production system, from farm to table.

Overview

Student Population: 587 Student-Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Average Class Size: 20 Degrees: CERT., AA, BA, MA, MDIV Affiliation: Multi-Denominational

Campus Life

Chapel Services Varsity Sports Library on Campus Spiritual Mentorship Church on Campus Cafe/Student Lounge Intramural Sports Mentorship from Faculty

Admissions

Application Fee: $50 Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $9,720 Tuition (Int’l): $14,640 3 Credit Hours: $1,215 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

306-801-5220 enrolnow@briercrest.ca www.briercrestcollege.ca

CANADA INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICS EST. 1985 Langley, BC / Toronto, ON

More Than Words.

Why CanIL? CanIL integrates faith, scholarship and linguistics as preparation for service to language communities worldwide. We provide training in applied linguistics across a range of domains such as descriptive linguistics, language survey, Bible translation, orthography development, literacy development, and language documentation. Our faculty and staff bring over 350 years of field experience serving minoritized-language communities all around the world.

Practicums & Internships CanIL offers experiential education opportunities both domestically and internationally for BA and MA students. For students pursuing Bible translation ministry, trips that are part of the academic program qualify for partial funding.

Top 5 Programs MA in Linguistics & Translation MA in Linguistics BA in Applied Linguistics Doctor of Ministry (Bible Translation) Training Certificates

Community Culture CanIL is very much a COMMUNITY. We know students choose their school for excellent academics, but we also know that community is a critical part of the learning experience. We make community life a high priority as you will be engaging with your classmates as colleagues for life!

Featured Program: CanIL Launch

Overview

Student Population: 120 Student-Faculty Ratio: 5:1 Average Class Size: 15-20 Degrees: Casual Studies, Certificates, BA, MA, DMin Affiliation: Non-Denom.

Campus Life

Student Jobs Cafe/Student Lounge Varsity Sports Library on Campus Spiritual Mentorship Fitness Centre Service Opportunities Mentorship from Faculty

Admissions

Application Fee: $35 Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

Interested in Bible translation ministry? CanIL Launch, a mentorship in the fundamental life skills of partnership development, offers additional financial aid for students as they seek to serve in a ministry context.

1-800-513-2129 inquiry@canil.ca www.canil.ca

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CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY EST. 1999 Winnipeg, MB

Faith-Filled Community, Building Character, Equipping Careers.

Community Culture At CMU you will join a “big enough– small enough” university community that reflects an expanding network of significant and diverse relationships.

You will develop leadership skills, strengthen your academic experience and achievement, cultivate impactful relationships, and engage spiritually and ethically with critical issues like racism, climate change, and reconciliation.

Student Testimony “The depth of courses at CMU, the opportunity to participate in faculty research, and methods of analyzing situations from an interdisciplinary perspective, have been critical as I prepare for medical school.”

— Jaden Lennea (CMU ’21, Science)

Overview

Student Population: 1,200 Student-Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Average Class Size: 19 Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Certificate Affiliation: Mennonite

Campus Life

Education Philosophy CMU’s interdisciplinary education prepares you for success. You will be required to take courses and engage with ideas and people from outside your primary program area, which cultivates a comprehensive and integrated approach to academics. Every degree is designed to prepare you to make impactful and positive change in the world.

Cafe/Student Lounge Fitness Centre Varsity Sports Spiritual Mentorship Chapel Services Student Jobs Student Housing Study Abroad Opportunities

Career Expectations CMU’s Centre for Career and Vocation is committed to working with students to help them figure out who they are and who they want to be in the world.

Through CMU’s Practica Program, courses, workshops, one-on-one career advising, peer coaching and more, the Centre supports you on your journey of career exploration.

Application Fee: Yes Early Admissions: Yes Apply By: August 25th, 2024

Featured Program: Bachelor of Social Work CMU’s BSW degree promises to deliver professional work opportunities and to prepare students for graduate studies. The integration of interdisciplinary perspectives will enrich CMU’s social work program, equipping you with a holistic, versatile, and in-demand skill set to navigate complex social contexts and effect transformative change.

Admissions

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $6,216 Tuition (Int’l): $9,632 3 Credit Hours: $777 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-877-231-4570 admissions@cmu.ca www.cmu.ca

Arts • Science • Business • Music • Social Work (NEW)

Small university Big opportunities CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY 18 - CONVERGEMEDIA.ORG

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CAPERNWRAY HARBOUR BIBLE CENTRE Thetis Island, BC

EST. 1979

Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Life!

West Coast Setting Capernwray Harbour is located on 97 acres of woods, meadows and seashore on Thetis Island, a Gulf Island off the coast of Vancouver BC. From the mountaintops to the rainforests to the open sea, there is something for everyone to explore!

International Community Life Students and Staff of varying nationalities and denominational backgrounds join together to form a community that seeks to discover the character of Jesus Christ and to experience His Indwelling Life.

Community living through work days, daily duties, outdoor recreation and outreach opportunities offers hands-on experience to apply the classroom teaching.

A Programme of Discovery Each year, Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre welcomes about 100 students of various ages, nationalities and denominations for the Bible School Programme. Together with our full-time staff team, students form a community that seeks to discover the character of Jesus Christ and to experience the transforming power of His indwelling Life.

Programme Highlights The curriculum covers nearly all books of the Bible. Although students are required to prepare assignments, the emphasis is on personal discovery of Jesus Christ through discipleship rather than on academic achievement. Study Projects, Seminars, Work Days, Outreaches and Extracurricular Activities are intricate parts of the learning experience.

Student Testimony “I can’t do it! Christ is the source of all good things.

Christ in me the hope of glory!”

— Anonymous, First Year (2021 – 2022)

Overview

Student Population: 100 Student-Faculty Ratio: 4:1 Average Class Size: 100 Degrees: Certificate Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Spiritual Mentorship Mentorship from Faculty Ministry Groups Service Opportunities Cafe/Student Lounge Student Housing Fitness Centre Intramural Sports

Admissions

Application Fee: $50 Early Admission: No Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $17,400 Tuition (Int’l): $17,400 3 Credit Hours: N/A Scholarships: No Bursaries: No Grants & Loans: No Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-250-246-9440 registrar@capernwray.ca www.capernwray.ca

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COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE Abbotsford, BC

EST. 1936

Overview

Student Population: 280 Student-Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Average Class Size: 20 Degrees: Certificates, Diplomas, BA Affiliation: Christian (Anabaptist)

Campus Life

Spiritual Mentorship Student Housing Chapel Services Cafe/Student Lounge Varsity Sports Service Opportunities Library on Campus Mentorship from Faculty

Admissions

Application Fee: $50 (Domestic) Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Be Known. Make a Difference.

Columbia Bible College will equip you for a life of discipleship, ministry, and leadership in service to the church and community. CBC is located in beautiful British Columbia and offers outdoor adventure programs, student lead worship, basketball, volleyball, internships, mentorship, and student-life activities—all drawing you into a Christian community that eagerly follows Jesus.

Tuition (Domestic): $11,977 Tuition (Int’l): $11,977 3 Credit Hours: $1,125 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-283-0881 admissions@columbiabc.edu www.columbiabc.edu

THE KING’S UNIVERSITY

Edmonton, AB

EST. 1979

Bright Hope for Tomorrow.

Why King’s? Awesome relationships are at the heart of what we do. Students have opportunities to know professors and mentors by name and work closely with them, life-long friendships are formed through unique campus experiences, and each of our programs prepare you to bring hope and renewal in any field of work.

Explore Edmonton Edmonton is a place where people take risks and start new things. The city started Canada’s first food bank and numerous global corporations. It’s famously home to big things such as North America’s largest mall, fringe festival, and urban park system. The shops and pubs of Old Strathcona are just ten minutes from campus!

Practicums & Internships King’s programs are known for hands-on experiences. For example, our education students spend a total of 18 weeks in classroom practicums.

Conduct lab projects, work in the field, and assist professors with research and scholarship—many of our students are academically published! Connect your degree to employment opportunities through King’s Career Centre.

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Student Testimony “Being a student at King’s gave me the opportunity to grow academically, establish myself in faith, and become rooted in a lifelong community while pursuing my career goals as a teacher. King’s was a time of challenge, discovering myself, and making incredible memories. I saw God’s wonder and glory in my classes.”

— Chanelle Porter, B.Ed. Graduate

Overview

Student Population: 942 Student-Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Average Class Size: 26 Degrees: BA, BSc, BCom, BMus, B.Ed. Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Student Housing Ministry Groups Mentorship from Faculty Knoppers Recital Hall Production Studios Fitness Centre Varsity Sports Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions

Application Fee: Yes Early Admissions: Yes Apply By: Aug 15th, 2024

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $14,446 Tuition (Int’l): $24,099 3 Credit Hours: $1,398 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-661-8334 admissions@kingsu.ca www.kingsu.ca

MILLAR COLLEGE OF EST. 1932 THE BIBLE

Pambrun (SK), Sunnybrae (BC), Winnipeg (MB)

Overview

Total Students (All Campuses): 300 Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Average Class Size: 45 Degrees: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Mentorship from Faculty Spiritual Mentorship Varsity Sports Cafe/Student Lounge Ministry Groups Library on Campus Chapel Services Service Opportunities Student Housing

Admissions

Application Fee: Yes Early Admission: No Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Developing Passionate, Relevant Servants of Jesus Christ.

If you are looking for a place to grow in your faith and be surrounded by others who want the same, Millar College of the Bible is a great option for you! Our three unique campuses aim to help you develop your God-given gifts to serve Him with joy.

Tuition amounts vary depending on location.

Please inquire.

Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-306-582-2033 admissions@millarcollege.ca www.millarcollege.ca

COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE Developing passionate, relevant servants of Jesus Christ

COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE

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MOUNT CARMEL BIBLE COLLEGE EST. 1968 Edmonton, AB

Overview

Total Students: 15-30 Student-Faculty Ratio: 3:1 Average Class Size: 15-30 Degrees: Diploma, Certificate Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Cafe/Student Lounge Library on Campus Chapel Services Spiritual Mentorship Ministry Groups Mentorship from Faculty Service Opportunities Student Jobs

Admissions

Application Fee: $50 Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Where Faith Meets Life.

Mount Carmel is about everyday Christian faith. Our focus is on helping people connect their faith in Jesus to the normal events and relationships of their lives. Our unique gap-year program mixes college level learning with hands-on service and deep community designed to help bring faith to life.

Tuition (Domestic): $4,200 3 Credit Hours: $600 Tuition (Int’l): N/A Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: No Grants & Loans: No Co-ops/Internships: No

Contact

1-780-465-3015 mail@mountcarmel.net mountcarmelbiblecollege.com

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NIPAWIN BIBLE COLLEGE Nipawin, SK

Developing Passionate Followers of Jesus Christ With A Heart To Serve.

EST. 1934

Community Culture Time at NBC is a Matt. 7:24 discipleship journey of building the foundation of your house on the rock.

You’ll hear the Word of God consistently in class, chapel, personal devotions, student life, etc, while learning to obey and apply it in our family-sized community during ‘life-on-life’ learning together.

Faculty Spotlight The majority of our staff live right on our campus. Faculty have an open-door policy, and all students are part of weekly staff-led discipleship groups. NBC staff don’t just teach in the classroom, but also live life alongside students. Students spend time in staff homes bi-weekly in ‘home groups’.

Extracurricular Activities NBC has started club basketball and futsal programs, and many of the students and staff play in our weekly intramural leagues. Each student is assigned a weekly student ministry - many of which happen in the community of Nipawin (5000 people) and students attend local churches there as well.

Student Testimony “As I reflect back on my time at NBC, I’m astounded by God’s faithfulness in my life.

I’ve grown more than I ever thought possible.

Growth is not an isolated thing, but something that we do in community, as we seek to point each other to Jesus Christ.”

— Fourth Year Graduate

PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE Sexsmith, AB

Featured Program: Foundations for Life Foundations For Life is a discipleship year that equips you with a solid foundation before pursuing university, a career, or vocational training. The focus is on Christian growth, foundational understanding of the Bible, and life application. We have both academic and non-academic options so anyone can fit into the program.

Overview

Student Population: 40-65 Student-Faculty Ratio: 4:1 Average Class Size: 10-25 Degrees: Certificate, Diploma, BA Affiliation: Interdenominational

Campus Life

Spiritual Mentorship Mentorship from Faculty Ministry Groups Service Opportunities Chapel Services Student Lounge Student Housing Intramural Sports

Admissions

Application Fee: $50 Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $8,000 Tuition (Int’l): $8,000 3 Credit Hours: $325 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-888-862-5095 admissions@nipawin.org www.nipawin.org

PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE

EST. 1933

Overview

Student Population: 60 Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Average Class Size: 13 Degrees: Cert. Dipl., BA Affiliation: Inter-Denom.

Campus Life

Spiritual Mentorship Service Opportunities Chapel Services Student Housing Fitness Centre Student Lounge Library on Campus Study Abroad Opportunities

Admission

Application Fee: No Early Admission: No Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

A Bible College for Life.

PRBI values and fosters Authentic Relationships! Live on campus, experience weekly community life groups where you bond through fun, service, or ministry. Engage in discipleship with staff and other students. Make life-long friendships in community where we support and encourage one another in our shared goal of living for Christ.

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Tuition (Domestic): $8,500 Tuition (Int’l): $8,500 Housing & Meals: $6,000 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-780-568-3962 admissions@prbi.edu www.prbi.edu

Encounter Christ.

Energize your Church.

Impact the World.

REGENT COLLEGE Vancouver, BC

EST. 1968

Where Vibrant Faith Meets Rigorous Academics.

Overview

Why Regent? Knowing God should shape everything we are and everything we do. Regent is the place to work through your toughest questions with reliable guides as you explore new ideas and develop a theology for everyday life.

It’s a transformative approach to learning that will engage your mind and nurture your whole self.

Community Culture We strive to be a place where people from different backgrounds, cultures, professions, and denominations can grow together through respectful, intelligent, and whole-hearted dialogue. Wherever you’ve been and wherever you’re going, you’re invited to join us as we think Christianly together about all of life.

Flexible Learning Regent offers learning options to fit any schedule. Study in the evening or over the weekend, attend live or pre-recorded online courses, or choose from dozens of week-long summer courses—there are countless ways to arrange a class schedule that works for you. You can even complete up to 50 percent of a graduate program online!

Top 5 Programs Interdisciplinary Studies Christianity and the Arts Theology Biblical Languages Old Testament

Student Testimony “What I love about Regent is that it’s not just a space for heady conversations but a place for people to wrestle with faith and find belonging.”

Student Population: 379 Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Average Class Size: 18 Degrees: MA, MDiv, ThM, Grad Diploma Affiliation: Trans-Denominational

Campus Life

Mentorship from Faculty Spiritual Mentorship Online Courses Chapel Services Library on Campus Student Jobs Cafe/Student Lounge Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions

Application Fee: $60 Early Admission: No Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $9,360 Tuition (Int’l): $9,360 3 Credit Hours: $1,560 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-663-8664 admissions@regent-college.edu www.regent-college.edu

— Vivian Lee (MATS ‘23)

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PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Otterburne, MB

EST. 1925

Overview

Student Population: 440 Student-Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Average Class Size: 10-15 Degrees: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Top 5 Programs

Your Story Starts Here.

Aviation Business Counselling (Seminary) Health Science Psychology

We Love Where We Live As you arrive on our 100-acre campus, you notice our iconic bell tower rising prominently over prairie fields of canola and corn. Relax and study in our new residence with views overlooking a winding, tree-lined river. Our campus is rural and peaceful, but only 30-minutes from the city of Winnipeg.

Christ-Centred Community Learning happens best in community. Since Providence offers a student experience with smaller class sizes and professors who know you by name, you will be able to establish a network of close-knit mentors and friends.

Extracurricular Activities Whether you’re attending a chapel service, joining in a residence activity, watching a Pilots game, performing in a choir/band, participating in student leadership, or serving others through field education, you will grow and learn in a supportive and diverse community.

Undergraduate Degrees & Majors At Providence, you can earn a three-year or a four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Theology (BTh).

You can choose a major in Aviation, Business, Biology, Health Science, Psychology, TESOL and more!

Student Testimony “At Providence, people truly care about you.

Professors care for you, not because it’s their job to, but because they want to see you succeed as a person.”

— Hyunjin Park, Recent Graduate

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Athletics Members of the CCAA, MCAC, NCCAA and NIAC leagues, the Providence Pilots travel extensively across Canada and the US to compete in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and futsal. Our full-time coaches will mentor you in your athletic abilities as well as in your faith and leadership skills.

Student Jobs Cafe/Student Lounge Varsity Sports Intramural Sports Library on Campius Spiritual Mentorship Fitness Centre Service Opportunities Mentorship from Faculty Chapel Services Ministry Groups Student Housing Online Courses Gymnasium Outdoor Soccer Fields

Admissions

Application Fee: No (Domestic) Application Deadline: Open High School Required: Yes Early Admission: Yes Interview: No Conditional Acceptance: Yes

Costs + Financial Aid

3 Credit Hours: $1,041 (UG) $1,644 (G) Tuition (Domestic): $10,410 Tuition (International): $15,600 Textbooks: $1,000 Room & Board: $8,464 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-668-7768 info@prov.ca www.prov.ca Providence University College & Theological Seminary 10 College Crescent Otterburne, MB, R0A1G0

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New! Biology-Psychology Degree A BSc in Biology-Psychology is Providence’s newest major, exploring how physiological and mental processes influence one another and affect experiences of trauma, addiction, and various forms of physical/mental illness.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE EST. 1992 Calgary, AB

Overview

Student Population: 250 Student-Faculty Ratio: N/A Average Class Size: N/A Degrees: BA, Dipl., Cert.

Affiliation: EMC Canada

Admissions

Application Fee: $50 Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Rolling

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $12,000 Tuition (Int’l): $12,000 3 Credit Hours: $1,200 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes

Anywhere... Anytime...

Contact

RMC removes barriers and brings Biblical learning to you so you can stay engaged. Study at your own pace when it is convenient for you and let our practitioner-based faculty train, mentor and inspire you. RMC accepts your transfer credits, and you’ll receive credits for experience.

ROSEBUD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Rosebud, AB

1-877-968-6762 enrolment@ rockymountaincollege.ca www.rockymountaincollege.ca 4039 Brentwood Rd NW Calgary, AB T2L 1L1

EST. 1988

WE DEVELOP CHRISTIAN LEADERS RMC delivers quality academic programs to where students live via PATHWAYS or REALIZE learning models so that students can achieve their potential.

LEARN MORE!

www.rockymountaincollege.ca 1.877.YOUnRMC | 403.284.5100 Calgary, Alberta enrolment@rockymountaincollege.ca

Be Transformed, Transform Culture.

Overview

Community Culture Rosebud is a place where faith and art intersect. Your instructors are fellow believers and working artists who will guide you on a Spirit-filled path towards a career in the industry. With an average class size of ten students, you can count on personal attention to hone your skills.

Extracurricular Activities Annual study trips to the West Coast, Toronto, New York City and London to see theatre and participate in workshops. A student-elected team organizes regular events to connect the student body.

Other activities include a GSA, bible study and prayer group.

Top 5 Programs Mentorship Training in Acting, Music & Technical Theatre Certificate in Theatre Foundations Open Studies King’s College Theater Semester in New York City Briercrest & Crandall University Transfer Program 26 - CONVERGEMEDIA.ORG

Career Expectations Acting, stage management and design positions with major theatre companies in Western Canada, as well as film and TV. The rate of Rosebud graduates working in the theatre and film industry is one of the highest in the country. Most importantly, our graduates know who they are and the stories they want to tell.

Student Testimony “I am hungry for training that practically prepares me for a career in the arts and values me as a journeying child of God.” — Anna, Rosebud School of the Arts Graduate

Student Population: 30 Student-Faculty Ratio: 1:1 Average Class Size: 10 Degrees: Cert., Dip., FRSA Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Chapel Services Student Jobs Church on Campus Cafe/Student Lounge Library on Campus Spiritual Mentorship Mentorship from Faculty Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions

Application Fee: $75 Early Admission: Yes Apply By: May 15th, 2024

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $8,550 Tuition (Int’l): $8,550 3 Credit Hours: $840 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-267-7553, EXT. 232 recruitment@rosebudschoolofthearts.com rosebudschoolofthearts.com

TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY Langley, BC

EST. 1962

Overview

Student Population: 6,000+ Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Average Class Size: 25 Degrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s Master’s, Doctorate Affiliation: Evangelical Free Churches of America

Campus Life

Equipped for Life Top 5 Programs Business Education Human Kinetics Nursing Biology

Find Your Place At TWU, we are deeply committed to providing a whole-person education, where you will develop practical professional skills while exploring bigger ideas about who you are, what you believe, and what you’re called to do in the world. You’ll be equipped for life.

Christ-Centred Community Live the Trinity Western experience with other Christian believers from over 70 countries. There are many ways you can engage in our diverse, culturally rich TWU community. Being part of a global Christian university also means you get to walk with God and make lifelong memories with students from all over the world.

Prepare to Succeed We’re here to support you on your journey. Our liberal arts core will train you in critical thinking; our Centre for Calling and Career Development will help you make informed decisions about your future; and our practicum, co-op, internship, and mentorship programs will prepare you for employment.

Experience Learning Backed by TWU’s over 60 years of excellence, you’ll gain more than a degree. Our wholeperson approach to education will make your studies come alive, integrating faith and learning so you can create connections between biblical truth and every area of your life. You’ll be equipped to lead and to serve with confidence and compassion.

Student Testimony “We know all of our profs and our classmates, and that’s what makes this experience so special. We’re taught by world-renowned academics—the best of the best—and you know them.”

— Johan Bouwer, BSN ‘23

Discover Beautiful British Columbia Encounter God in nature and recreation by studying at an internationally acclaimed destination with sea-to-sky access. Every season offers healthy ways to take a break from your studies. Ski, surf, hike, swim, and travel as you explore mountains, ocean beaches, lakes, islands, and local attractions.

Start Your Journey We’re here to help guide you through your next steps. We’ve made it easy—and free—for you to apply today. After you submit your application, an admissions counsellor will get in touch with you to discuss your goals and help you find the program that’s right for you.

Chapel Services Student Jobs Cafe/Student Lounge Varsity Sports Intramural Sports Library on Campus Spiritual Mentorship Fitness Centre Service Opportunities Mentorship from Faculty Ministry Groups Student Housing Online Courses Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions

Application Fee: No Application Deadline: Open High School Required: Yes Early Admission: Yes Interview: No Conditional Acceptance: Yes

Costs & Financial Aid

3 Credit Hours: $2,226 Tuition (Domestic): $22,260 Tuition (International): $22,260 Textbooks: $1,500 Dorms: $4,400 Average Meal Plan: $5,154 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops & Internships: Yes

Contact

1-888-468-6898 admissions@twu.ca www.twu.ca Trinity Western University 22500 University Drive Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1

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EAST school profiles

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1. ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE 2. CRANDALL UNIVERSITY 3. EMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE 4. HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY 5. MCMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE 6. REDEEMER UNIVERSITY 7. TYNDALE UNIVERSITY

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ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE Wolfville, NS

EST. 1968

Equipping Christians to Serve.

Our Story Over nearly two hundred years, Acadia Divinity College has evolved in faith and changed with purpose.

Our East Coast ‘flavour’ of Theology continues to prepare strong, compassionate leaders to serve communities around the globe. As the Faculty of Theology for Acadia University, ADC is a diverse, creative, and forward-thinking academic institution.

Accessible & Flexible Locations We aim to widen access to theological education to all who are called, wherever in the world you are located. All our courses are available to take online and include synchronous and asynchronous content.

The majority of our courses include a mixture of online teaching and pre-recorded elements to accompany dynamic in-class discussions.

Featured Program Master of Divinity The MDiv will set you on a path to equip you for ministry in today’s ever-evolving world. It will prepare you to serve in a mosaic of contexts including local churches, chaplaincy, mission fields, and more.

Transformative Impact Regardless of where you are called to serve, ADC will prepare you to navigate ministry opportunities and wrestle with complicated social and ethical issues well into the future. Whether you’re leading a church in your community, serving in the mission field, or working in an industry setting, we will equip you to serve the mission of God with transformative impact.

Student Testimony “During my time studying at ADC, every course I have taken thus far has helped me develop my cultural intelligence, strengthen my current understanding of urban church ministerial dynamics and structures, and learn how to properly lead through times of conflict and times of triumph.”

Overview

Student Population: 200 Student-Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Average Class Size: 12 Degrees: BTh, MDiv, MA(Th), DMin, Diploma, Certificates Affiliation: CBAC

Campus Life

Chapel Services Cafe/Student Lounge Varsity Sports Library on Campus Student Housing Student Jobs Online Courses Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions

Application Fee: Yes Early Admissions: Yes Apply by: Aug 1st, 2024

Costs & Aid

Tuition (undergrad): $8,998 Tuition (graduate): $9,559 3 credit hrs (UG): $1,026 3 credit hrs (G): $1,086 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes

Contact

1-866-875-8975 adcadmissions@acadiau.ca www.acadiadiv.ca

— Darian David, MDiv Student

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CRANDALL UNIVERSITY Moncton, NB

EST. 1949

Transforming Lives Through Quality Christian Education.

Why Crandall? With over 70 years providing education that integrates faith and learning, Crandall University offers a welcoming atmosphere as well as a commitment to students, academic excellence, and transformative experiences.

Crandall’s exceptional faculty, favourable student-to-professor ratio, and renowned academic programs make it a campus students are proud to call home.

Career Expectations We are proud to have alumni in a wide variety of professions across Canada and beyond. From teachers, to pastors, to doctors, lawyers, marketing moguls, research analysts and non-profit thinkers, our grads are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers and further education in a variety of areas.

Program Highlights Whether you’re looking to study Psychology, Biology, or Business Administration, become a teacher through our Education program, or pursue our dual-degree Bachelor of Theology, you can find the right fit at Crandall. Our ClayStone Certificate program even lets you earn credits while pursuing outdoor adventure and crosscultural ministry experiences.

Top 5 Programs Psychology Sociology Kinesiology ClayStone Education

Student Testimony “My time at Crandall was transformational as my professors and peers supported me and pushed me to pursue excellence, providing me with life-changing relationships and preparing me for life after university.”

EST. 1940

Campus Life

Chapel Services Spiritual Mentorship Varsity Sports Library on Campus Student Jobs Service Opportunities Student Housing Study Abroad Opportunities Cafe/Student Lounge

Admissions

Application Fee: $40 Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $9,200 Tuition (Int’l): $17,900 3 Credit Hours: $920 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-888-968-6228 admissions@crandallu.ca www.crandallu.ca

Your Gifts, Your Growth, His Glory.

Why Emmanuel? Emmanuel exists to equip students to be leaders in ministry and in the community through education, intentional discipleship, and practical ministry experience. Emmanuel empowers students to live radically for Jesus and equips students to make a meaningful impact in their world.

Student Life Emmanuel is committed to fostering an environment of intentional, Christ-centred community.

We build community through consistent student life and residence life events. Students grow spiritually and can use their gifts and skills in weekly chapel services, small groups, and through student leadership opportunities.

Top 5 Programs B.R.E in Counselling BTh in Intercultural Studies BTh in Pastoral Ministry BTh in Youth and Family Ministry Christian Studies Certificate Foundation & Exploration Tracks

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Student Population: 1,400 Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Average Class Size: 19 Degrees: Certificate, Undergraduate, Graduate Affiliation: Baptist

— Amy West, BBA ’21

EMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE Kitchener, ON

Overview

Practicums and Internships Every program at Emmanuel includes a field education placement every semester, where students can work or volunteer within their program areas. Students then have the opportunity to do co-ops or internships, where they can spend a longer time commitment working or volunteering in their area of study.

Student Testimony “My time at Emmanuel was a transformative journey where I grew passionate about the mission of God and learned how I could be a part of it..”

— Avery, Class of 2022, Bachelor of Theology: Intercultural Studies

Overview

Student Population: 56 Student-Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Average Class Size: 7 Degrees: Cert., Dip., Bachelor’s Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Chapel Services Cafe/Student Lounge Spiritual Mentorship Service Opportunities Library on Campus Online Courses Offered Student Housing Mentorship from Faculty

Admissions

Application Fee: $75 Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $12,320 Tuition (Int’l): $12,320 3 Credit Hours: $1,155 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: No Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact:

1-519-894-8900 admissions@ emmanuelbiblecollege.ca emmanuelbiblecollege.ca

HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY EST. 1993

Pursuing God with Passion & Excellence.

Cambridge, ON

Choose Your Program Heritage offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Theology, Religious Education, and Music with the option to specialize in Intercultural Studies and Children and Youth Ministries. Or you can choose to take one year of biblical education in one of our certificate programs to become grounded in your faith before heading to university.

Student Population: 300 Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Average Class Size: 30 Degrees: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s Affiliation: Fellowship Baptist

Christ-Centred Community Our community provides a meaningful Christ-centred environment of disciples who serve and live on mission together as they learn and grow in their faith—both inside and outside the classroom.

Participate in Chapel, outreach, intramurals, and weekly activities, while learning from experienced, knowledgeable professors who are there for you.

Campus Life

Equipped to Live with Purpose Be prepared to live a life on mission for Christ. Heritage focuses on providing students with valuable experience serving in churches, ministries, and mission agencies through our internship program. While also giving students an understanding and heart for God’s work in the world through global missions.

Admissions

Top 5 Programs The SERVE.experience Bachelor of Religious Education Bachelor of Theology — Pastoral Studies Bachelor of Church of Music Worship Leader’s Certificate

Overview

Featured Program: Certificate of Christian Studies Take one year to grow in your faith and deepen your understanding of God’s Word as you prepare to live your life for Christ—no matter where He sends you.

Spiritual Mentorship Chapel Services Ministry Groups Cafe/Student Lounge Library on Campus Student Housing Student Jobs Fitness Centre Application Fee: Yes Early Admission: Yes Application Date: Open

Costs & Aid

Tuition (Domestic): $13,370 Tuition (Int’l): $13,370 3 Credit Hours: $1,170 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-465-1961 admissions@heritagecs.edu www.discoverheritage.ca

For Life & Ministry At Heritage, our mission is to help Christians major in the Word of God so they can help churches make a world of difference.

From our one-year certificates to our college and seminary degree programs—discover all the ways you can study at Heritage.

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MCMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE EST. 1887 Hamilton, ON

Knowing the Word of God, Being transformed in Christ’s image, Doing the work of ministry.

Preparing You For God’s Calling Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster Divinity College is located on a diverse campus of a major university. Our mission is to develop effective evangelical Christian leaders for the Church, academy, and society through graduate-level education, spiritual development, and vocational formation.

Student Population: 250 Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Average Class Size: 10 Degrees: PhD, DPT, MA, MTS, MDiv, Graduate Certificates Affiliation: Evangelical

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Study at MDC Looking to deepen your understanding of God and His Word? Our students are trained and mentored by our world-class faculty who are experts in their field of study, creating flexible and responsive graduates who are well-equipped to serve where they are called, in fields like pastoral ministry, counselling, teaching, and beyond.

Chapel Services Student Jobs Cafe/Student Lounge Library on Campus Spiritual Mentorship Online Courses Mentorship from Faculty Service Opportunities

Next Steps Choosing the right school is an important decision for your future. Visit our website at mcmasterdivinity.ca to learn more about our flexible study programs or contact our Admissions Team by phone, email, text, or schedule a meeting or visit at calendly.com/ MDCAdmissions.

Admissions

Top 5 Programs Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies Master of Divinity Master of Theological Studies Accelerated MA–PhD (Christian Theology) Doctor of Practical Theology

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Featured Program: Graduate Certificate Our Graduate Certificate program can be completed in just one year, focusing on ministry areas including: Spiritual Care, Spiritual Formation, Worship Studies, Church Leadership, Biblical Languages, and Pastoral Studies.

Application Fee: No Early Admissions: Yes Application Date: Open

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Tuition (Domestic): $6,815 Tuition (Int’l): $9,900 3 Credit Hours: $757 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops/Internships: Yes

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(905) 525-9140 Ext. 24401 divadmit@mcmaster.ca mcmasterdivinity.ca

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Deepen your understanding of God and His Word through our programs in church & culture, spiritual formation, pastoral ministry, biblical languages, and more! Visit mcmasterdivinity.ca.

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REDEEMER UNIVERSITY

EST. 1982

Hamilton, ON

Overview

Student Population: 1,055 Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Average Class Size: 20 Degrees: BA, BBA, B.Sc., B.Kin., B.CoMS., B.Ed. Affiliation: Non-Denominational

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Top 5 Programs BA in Psychology BBA in Business - Management BA in Urban Ministry BSc in Environmental Sciences BSc in Kinesiology

A Degree You Can Believe In. Expand Your Perspective Broaden your understanding while grounding yourself in a Christian worldview. Your degree includes a ten-course core curriculum with students from every major that promotes a diverse and cross-functional set of knowledge and skills. It will set you apart as a well-rounded critical thinker, ready to contribute to a team.

Examine Your Interests God gifted you with unique passions and talents, and your major is an opportunity to dig into those deeply. Earn a degree with over 40 majors and streams leading to BA, BBA, B.Sc., B.Kin., B.CoMS, and B.Ed. degrees. Mentorship from expert faculty will help you find the shape of your career and calling.

Explore Your Future Learning is about knowing and putting knowledge into practice. Each student has the opportunity to get involved in real-life learning, work alongside experts, and apply their studies in the real world. Co-ops, internships, research, and more help prepare you for your career and graduate program options beyond Redeemer.

Engage Your Surroundings How you spend your time and who you spend it with are also elements of learning.

Plug in to the places and people who will become part of your journey. Live and learn outside the classroom through varsity sports, clubs, ministry groups, and other student life activities.

Featured Program Health Sciences - Pre Med Learn about the factors that impact human health and well-being, preparing you to exemplify Christian compassion, integrity, and respect to those who are unwell, disabled, chronically ill, or mentally ill.

Encounter Your Community You will make connections that last a lifetime on Redeemer’s warm, caring, spiritually vibrant campus. The residence life program provides one-of-a-kind community living that deepens your faith and learning. Live, pray, study, worship, play, and grow with others, and be forever changed by the strength and beauty of faith-filled relationships.

Chapel Services Student Jobs Cafe / Student Lounges Intramural Sports Library on Campus Fitness Centre Service Opportunities Mentorship from Faculty Ministry Groups Student Housing Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions

Application Fee: $50 (Domestic) Application Deadline: Open High School Graduate: Yes Early Admission: Yes Interview: No Conditional Acceptance: Yes

Costs + Financial Aid

3 Credit Hours: $333 Tuition (Domestic): $9,988 Tuition (Int’l): $18,566 Textbooks: $1,000 Dorms: $6,972 Average Meal Plan: $2,952 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Co-ops & Internships: Yes

Contact

1-800-263-6467 admissions@redeemer.ca www.redeemer.ca Redeemer University 777 Garner Road East Ancaster, ON L9K 1J4

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Next Steps Ready to take the leap and apply for university? It’s quick, easy, and open year-round. Our admissions team is here to guide you through the process. You can begin an application at any time through our website at redeemer.ca/apply.

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TYNDALE UNIVERSITY

EST. 1894

Toronto, ON

Overview

Student Population: 1,500 Student-Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Average Class Size: 22 Degrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Graduate Diploma, Master’s, Post-Graduate Diploma, Doctoral Affiliation: Non-Denominational

Campus Life

Top 5 Majors Music (BA) Psychology (BA) Health & Human Services (BA) Biblical Studies & Theology (BA) Business Administration (BBA)

Discover Your Passion & Purpose.

Why Tyndale? Choosing Tyndale means your educational experience is more than academic. It becomes transformational. Over the course of your studies, you will receive a distinctly Christian undergraduate experience where you will develop the skills to think analytically and respond to the issues of today and tomorrow.

Local Features Whether you’re living on residence or off campus, Tyndale’s central Toronto location makes it easy to explore the downtown core or head to the suburbs.

Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.

Gain new perspectives from professors and peers of various ethnicities and backgrounds.

Grow in Community Tyndale provides a safe, diverse community, with opportunities to grow deeper in your faith. Through Tyndale’s House system, new students can connect with people from various programs through activities. Smaller class sizes also make it easier to engage in discussion with your professors and peers.

Expand Your Career Options Gaining a degree from an accredited university creates many opportunities upon graduation. Join a global community of alumni living out their faith dynamically in their graduate studies and careers. Tyndale alumni can be found in virtually every profession serving around the world.

Programs to Suit Your Goals Tyndale offers a wide range of study options to meet your unique learning style and personal goals. Programs include: Psychology, Business Administration, Music, Biblical Studies and Theology, and more!

Chapel Services Student Jobs Church on Campus Cafe/Student Lounge Varsity Sports Library on Campus Spiritual Mentorship Fitness Centre Service Opportunities Mentorship from Faculty Ministry Groups Co-ops/Internships Student Housing Online Courses Offered Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions

Application Fee: None Application Deadline: Rolling High School Required: Yes Early Admissions: Yes Interview: No Conditional Acceptance: Yes

Costs & Financial Aid

3 Credit Hours: $1,518 Tuition (Domestic): $15,180 Tuition (Int’l): $15,180 Textbooks: $1,000 Dorms: $4,260 Average Meal Plan: $3,630 Scholarships: Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes Internships: Yes

Contact

1-877-TYNDALE admissions@tyndale.ca www.tyndale.ca Tyndale University 3377 Bayview Ave Toronto, ON M2M 3S4

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Student Testimony “Tyndale is a place that will prepare you for whatever career you’re going into. Be prepared for a season of transformation and growth as you are challenged in the best way possible.”

— Rebekah Ledlie (BA 2021)

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Featured Program: Bachelor of Business Administration Tyndale’s BBA program empowers students to become dynamic business leaders driven by their faith to revolutionize culture.

It champions a redemptive purpose, integrates practical skills, and is designed for students who are eager to transform the marketplace mission.

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH CAMPUS COMMUNITY Written by Jonathan Minnema

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My college friends were weird. One of them drank more

even started an outreach that fed the homeless and gave

Mountain Dew than I thought humanly possible. He would

them clothes. The ultramarathon runner was the peace-

literally wake up in the middle of the night, roll over, and

maker of the group—always trying to resolve problems and

take a swig of the bottle on his nightstand before he rolled

trying to help people reconcile with each other. The one

back over and went to sleep. Another friend would stalk

who growled like a dog was the biggest prayer-warrior I

deer in the woods next to our school just for fun. No gun.

had ever met in college. He was constantly stopping me in

No bow. Just him and the deer. Another one ran ultramar-

the hallway to pray with me and always was the first one to

athons—thirty-two miles. Thirty-two! My best friend in

join and start prayer meetings. The one with a dry sense of

college growled like a suspicious dog whenever he saw one

humour was the contrarian. He would always play the dev-

of us, which became the go-to greeting for us all whenever

il’s advocate just so we could think of the other side of the

we saw each other. People on campus thought we were

story. The dad-humour friend was the most loyal person I

nuts. (We probably were.) Another one had such a dry sense of humour that we had to constantly apologize to other people because “he was just telling a joke,” while another told such cheesy dad jokes that he thought were so funny we couldn’t help but laugh. Another friend ate grapenuts pretty much at every meal. (For those of you who don’t know what grape-nuts are, fill a bowl with dirt, pour some milk into it and you’ve got the picture. For those who enjoy grape-nuts, why?) All of us all loved going into the woods to have campfires, we all loved to play soccer, and we all played the card game Dutch Blitz with more fervour than a high school gym-class-hero plays intramural college ultimate Frisbee (you’ll understand in your first few weeks of college).

“I thought the whole world was simply a distraction from being able to pursue a deeper relationship with God. But a few years into my college experience, I realized that the best way to pursue God isn’t alone, it’s with other people.” have ever known—always calling me and asking if I needed

My college friends were also like Jesus. The Moun-

anything and always there whenever I went through tough

tain-Dew-drinking friend was an intensely good listener.

times. And the grape-nuts-eating friend was one who

He was so easy to talk to and such a good listener that peo-

didn’t care what anyone else thought, but pursued Jesus

ple all around campus would talk to him just because they

with unrelenting passion. All my friends were weird, but

felt comfortable. The deer-stalker friend was one of the

they all taught me more about what it means to love Jesus

most compassionate guys I have ever met. He was hard on

and become more like him than I have ever known before.

the outside, but like a warm-baked cookie on the inside. He

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Oftentimes people talk about growing spiritually like it’s

when I realized this I started to understand what it was to

something that they can do by themselves. Like if they

grow spiritually.

were just living on an island or in the middle of the woods with no one else but them and their Bible, they would really

If I just spend time by myself—like I did for a number of

grow spiritually. If we don’t say this outright, a lot of us

years—I am less likely to know what areas in my life I need

believe it internally. We often go and have our quiet times

to work on. But as I got to know my friends in college, I was

because we think the rest of the world is a distraction in

much more aware of how impatient I was, and how unlov-

comparison to our own personal relationship with God. For

ing I was, and how unkind I was, etc. It was only through

a long time in my life I believed the same thing. I read the

my relationship with these other people that I realized the

work of Thoreau—who abandoned society to go live in the

depths of my sin and my need for a saviour. Iron doesn’t

woods by himself to truly learn what it meant to live—and

sharpen itself. It must be sharpened by another piece

I loved that idea. I thought the whole world was simply a

of iron. In the same way you cannot spiritually sharpen

distraction from being able to pursue a deeper relationship

yourself, you must be with another person in order for any

with God. But a few years into my college experience, I

sharpening to occur. That almost sounds biblical—like it’s a

realized that the best way to pursue God isn’t alone, it’s

proverb or something.

with other people.

“It was only through my relationship with these saying that God came down and told me that it’s better to pursue him with other people. That would have been other people that I realized incredible, and terrifying. But what I mean is that the very the depths of my sin and person of God—who God is—proved to me that human my need for a saviour. beings were made for relationships. God himself does not exist in isolation, but exists as a Trinity—within a relationIron doesn’t sharpen itself. ship. Being made in the image of God, we too are meant to It must be sharpened by be relational beings. The very essence of God implies that we cannot do this spirituality thing on our own. We need another piece of iron.”

No verse proved this to me. God himself did. Now I’m not

other people.

This whole process was painful for me. I clashed with This is hard for me. I would much rather be alone than with

my friends more times than I can count. I was a real jerk

other people (being the introvert that I am). And opening

sometimes. They could probably tell you stories of times I

myself up to another person—both pushing someone in

snapped, or lost my cool, or freaked out for some minus-

their spirituality and being pushed in my own spirituali-

cule thing, but it was in those times that I grasped the

ty—is downright horrifying. Where I am comfortable is by

concept of putting my needs under the needs of another

myself. But God doesn’t call me to be comfortable, and

person—love. And it was in little things too. It was in the

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time when one of my friends needed help researching for

met each other and had lots of issues, but it was in push-

a paper and all I wanted to do was go back to my apart-

ing each other in our love for one another and our love for

ment and take a nap; I learned to sacrifice my own needs

Jesus that true spiritual maturity happened. In college, you

for the need of another person by helping him out rather

will have thousands of opportunities to grow spiritually and

than coming up with a weak excuse because I wanted to do

they’ll all be walking on the same campus as you. For me

something else. It was in the time when one of my friends

it was the guy who drank mountain dew and the guy that

had a concussion, and I had to wake up every three hours in

stalked the deer in the woods that really taught me what it

the middle of the night (as soon as I was comfortable and

is like to be a follower of Jesus.

warm in bed) in order to wake him up to make sure he was

es, my own wants, below the needs of others that I truly

“In college, you will have thousands of opportunities to grow spiritually and they’ll all be walking on the same campus as you.”

learned what it is like to grow spiritually.

For every college student, growing spiritually requires you

still alive. It was in the time when my friends would pee on the seat, or leave a cabinet drawer open that I would hit my head on (I am very tall), that I learned that this life is about more than just me. This world has more than one human being living in it, and it was in learning to live with these guys, learning to put my own needs, my own preferenc-

to both get to know others and to let yourself be known by

“There is no quicker way to decay in your spirituality than trying to do it alone, by staying in the shadows and hiding from the world.”

others. God created people so that we could be in rela-

There is no quicker way to decay in your spirituality than

like Jesus.

trying to do it alone, by staying in the shadows and hiding from the world. Although opening yourself up to be known by other people can be intimidating because you might have quirks that you don’t want other people to know about or you might have things in your life that you are ashamed of, it is the only way to really grow spiritually. All my college friends were weird, we were all insecure when we first

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tionship with each other. The greatest way we can become more like Jesus, more like God, is to fulfill our original purpose for being created: to live in deep relationship with God and one another. You will find out strange quirks that your friends have, your friends may even find out the strange quirks in you, but in the midst of getting to know people lies the goal of Christian living: becoming more

OPPORTUNITIES ON CAMPUS

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2024 Media Selections

M u s i c Ordinary Ways Jon Guerra

Jon Guerra describes his music as “less Sunday morning worship music and more Monday morning prayer music.” This new album Ordinary Ways is honest yet uplifting and worshipful. Guerra’s music provides a safe place for people to bring their deepest wonderings and yearnings to God in prayer.

Caves NEEDTOBREATHE

Lead vocalist Bear Rineheart and crew are back with their ninth record, and they have not lost their touch. Like their last album, Caves was written and recorded in a private cabin surrounded by wilderness, rather than a traditional recording studio. This album was inspired by spending time away with one another. With each new album NEEDTOBREATHE continues to push their sound in a compelling direction.

Sanctuary Songs The Porter’s Gate Worship Project

For their newest album, The Porter’s Gate worship collective partnered with Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries to craft worship music that reflects the experience of mental health and Christian faith. Popular worship tracks often focus on positive emotions about God and seldom make space for the breadth of human experience – especially when it comes to suffering and doubt. These tracks are meant to provide songs of worship for the Church that “help people hold on to God’s presence at all times and in all circumstances” (sanctuarymentalhealth.org/sanctuary-songs). Featuring artists like Matt Maher, DOE, Leslie Jordan, Jon Guerra, and more, this album is a great resource for those who need compassionate voices of faith to ground them in their journey with mental health.

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Movies

Amazing Grace: The Real Story Dir. Reuben Evans

This upcoming documentary will be a companion to Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase’s biography of Newton. Hindmarsh was one of the chief historical consultants about Newton’s life for the film and is interviewed in it. Interspersed with beautiful cinematic recreations of pivotal moments from Newton’s life, this won’t be one to miss.

Early Aughts Throwback: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

Oppenheimer

Dir. Christopher Nolan

Dir. Gore Verbinski

Christopher Nolan’s latest film is about the consequences of the atomic bomb for its inventor, physicist Robert J. Oppenheimer, and the world that the bomb was unleashed upon. The deft use of 70 mm film captures with incredible crispness the minute world of particles and the colossal power of nuclear detonation. The film explores Oppenheimer’s powerful mind and perception of the unseen world physics, it is also shows his fascination with metaphysics and spirituality. Oppenheimer powerfully drives home the way technological innovation gets caught up in the power-plays of governments and military might.

2006 was another time, and Jack Sparrow’s swashbuckling adventures brought a sense of epic adventure, whimsy, and romance to the big screen that is harder to come by these days. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest amped up the entertaining stunts of its hero and supporting cast, as well as introducing a great villain in Bill Nighy’s tentacled Davy Jones. Revisit this one for some heavy nostalgia and that epic score from Hans Zimmer.

The Mitchells vs the Machines Dir. Michael Rianda

The Mitchells vs the Machines is a fun, family-friendly road trip movie about af family learning to connect with each other in the middle of an AI apocalypse. From the creative team behind The Lego Movie and the Spider-Verse movies, this animated flick is zany, hilarious, and heartwarming.

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B o o k s Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase

2023 was the 250th anniversary of John Newton’s widely recognized hymn, Amazing Grace. To commemorate the life and story behind the song, church historian Bruce Hindmarsh has co-authored a new biography with novelist Craig Borlase. The book is a vivid account of Newton’s lifelong journey from being spiritually lost to being found again by God’s amazing grace. Full of surprising and lesser-known details about Newton’s life, Hindmarsh’s newest book is a must-read for anyone who wants to more deeply appreciate the life behind the song.

The message of the transformative grace in Newton’s life remains as relevant as ever.

Culture Making: Recovering our Creative Calling (Expanded Edition) Andy Crouch

Over a decade has passed since Crouch’s landmark book was first published in 2008, and a new expanded edition of his book was published in 2023. If Christians are called to be culture makers, what does that mean in a world transformed by social media, smartphones, a global pandemic, and myriad social movements? With added content and a new afterword by Tish Harrison Warren, this revised edition recontextualizes Crouch’s original insights about being culture makers for today.

Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus C. Christopher Smith and John Pattison

Nearly everything in our lives is getting faster, but people and communities are not all getting happier and healthier. Prayer, discipleship, loving our neighbour, and caring for our neighbourhood take time and attention. Smith and Pattison’s book is about being a slow church in an increasingly fast-paced world. Inspired by the principles of the Slow Food movement and rooted in the teachings of Jesus, Slow Church offers a compelling vision for Christian community in the 21st century.

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Podcasts Storytelling - The Habit

The Rabbit Room Podcast Network Hosted by Jonathan Rogers

Are you passionate about writing and want to hear from some like-minded thinkers to inspire your craft? Check out The Habit for some inspiring conversations between writers and to be encouraged in your habit of putting words on paper.

Comedy - The Debaters CBC Radio Hosted by Steve Patterson

Clean comedy, a unique format, entertaining guests, and lots of eye-rolling puns from debate host Steve Patterson.

This podcast has a unique format for a comedy show with comedians debating the most ridiculous of topics.

The Debaters offers light-hearted and easy listening when you need to take a break from the mental heavy lifting of lectures and essay writing.

Christianity/Psychotherapy The Place We Find Ourselves

Hosted by Adam Young LCSW, MDiv

Licensed therapist Adam Young explores the importance of story in one’s journey of healing. Each episode interviews guests with knowledge about and experience of helping others through mental health challenges. This podcast will help listeners reflect on how they can experience deep transformation in their own story.

Christian Thought & Culture Trinity Forum Conversations The Trinity Forum Hosted by Cherie Harder

In Trinity Forum Conversations, Cherie Harder sits down with Christian intellectuals to talk about the questions in life that really matter and the ideas that shape our world today. These episodes cover a wide range of topics relevant to civic and national life, culture, and church. The conversations between Harder and her guests will enrich the listener intellectually and spiritually, bringing them closer to God.

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SCHOOL INDEX

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ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE

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CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY

WOLFVILLE, NS 902-585-2210 acadiadiv.ca

OTTAWA, ON 613-237-9870 augustinecollege.org

LANGLEY, BC 604-88-7727 actsseminaries.org

WINNIPEG, MB 204-487-3300 cmu.ca

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LANGLEY, BC 604-513-2044 actsseminaries.org

TORONTO, ON 416-391-5000 canadachristiancollege.org

HAMILTON, ON 905-575-3688 canadianreformedseminary.ca

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CALGARY, AB 403-282-2994 abccampus.ca

WINNIPEG, MB 204-947-6701 boothuc.ca

LANGLEY, BC 1-800-513-2129 canil.ca

COCHRANE, AB 403-932-6622 csbs.edu

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CALGARY, AB 1-800-461-1222 ambrose.edu

CARONPORT, SK 1-800-667-5199 briercrest.ca

LANGLEY, BC 604-513-2015 canadianbaptistseminary.com

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HALIFAX, NS 902-423-6939 astheology.ns.ca

LACOMBE, AB 1-800-661-8129 burmanu.ca

CAMROSE, AB 780-672-4454 clbi.edu

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604-224-4308 carey-edu.ca

H CLEARWATER COLLEGE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

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HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY

CAROLINE, AB 403-722-2225 clearwatercollege.com

MONCTON, NB 506-858-8970 crandallu.ca

CAMBRIDGE, ON 1-800-465-1961 DiscoverHeritage.ca

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FACULTÉ DE THÉOLOGIE ÉVANGELIQUE

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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE GUIDE - 49

inadequacy

a christian virtue

Written by Shannon Gianotti Baker “God, I just don’t have what it takes,” I blurted out and

That’s a vision of God I need to feed to the zombies,

grabbed a sweater off the hanger.

and—if you have a similar picture of him in your wallet—I

The sound of my voice surprised me. I usually slog

suggest you do the same.

through mornings mute and zombie-like, but standing

I’m not sure where we got that vision. Maybe from the

between the doors of my closet I felt trapped by my inade-

American Dream. Maybe from Sunday School lessons

quacy—to deal with the politics at work, difficult patients,

gone wrong. Or, maybe from the ancient Serpent, the

and another ten-hour day. Even worse, I was completely

same one who convinced Eve that she had a deficit that

out of ideas—and had been for weeks—about how to con-

needed solving, on her own, without God’s help.

nect my coworkers to the God who loves them.

God isn’t waiting for us to master the art of being a

My inadequacy twisted around me, squeezing the air

Christian—not in the way that we conquered first grade

out of my lungs. But, as my words scattered onto work

math, said goodbye to our teachers, and could count to a

pants and blouses, I felt an answer—the kind you’d never

hundred on our own. He’s not expecting for us to navigate

think of on your own, the kind that feels green when all

the politics at work, without his help. He’s not hoping that

your thoughts are purple. The answer was colored like

we’ll grow our own supply of patience, and not need his.

this: “You being adequate was never the point. Not at the

He’s not even waiting for us to introduce our coworkers

beginning, and not now.”

to Jesus, apart from his involvement in the planning. God

Just like that, God torched one of the portraits of him

doesn’t demand adequacy from us. Ever.

that I’d been hoarding. It’s a picture of God up in heaven.

Instead, God invites us to depend on him. Each morning

Sometimes he’s cheering me on. Other times he’s drum-

in the closet, we have a chance to succeed where Eve

ming his fingers on the throne. He’s always waiting for my

failed—to realize that we don’t have what it takes to win at

graduation day—the day when I’ll finally master being a

life, but that God does, and to accept his invitation to face

Christian and get everything right. On my own. Without

the day with him, together, as a team.

his help.

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