Arts- Music Worship Arts
The BA in Music Worship Arts stream offers a holistic program for students pursuing careers in music ministry. Serving both the church and society, this degree enables you to have a solid basis musically, biblically and practically to expertly lead in worship music with self-assurance and theological awareness.
Tyndale's innovative and exciting music program provides the skills and tools needed for success in performance, music leadership and music ministry. With a diverse faculty of professional musicians, students receive world-class music education through leading-edge courses, internships, individual and group training, mentorship, as well as performance and ministry opportunities. Learning from expert practitioners, Tyndale provides a supportive community where musicians can explore their gifting while refining their craft. Combining practical studio training with theoretical knowledge, students gain exposure to a wide range of musical traditions, styles, concepts and artistic expressions through both popular music and sacred music genres. Multiple opportunities are available to perform at external concerts and services as soloists and in ensemble settings, even partnering and performing with professional musicians throughout the Greater Toronto Area, as well as internal performance opportunities in multiple performance spaces throughout the campus. Students develop leadership skills through Tyndale’s Chapel Program as they lead weekly chapel worship in our breath-taking 56-foot high chapel space with a state-of-the-art sound system.
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Business / Management / Office Services- Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Tyndale’s Bachelor of Arts Business Administration program prepares you for a future in business. The core business courses will give you a solid base while the business internship will provide you with the practical experience to start your career. The program integrates interdisciplinary studies and business developing your critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Current
In today’s ever changing world, you need to stay current. Tyndale’s business studies include the current theories and concepts. The program is designed to give you a solid foundation and practical business skills by studying all the main disciplines such as finance, marketing, human resources, accounting, operations, law, IT and entrepreneurship.
Tools for your future
Tyndale’s Business Administration program provides an interdisciplinary approach that promotes a broad and full education for every student. You will learn how to think critically, how to bring in other fields of study into your understanding of business and integrate your faith and business. This base will give you the tools to be able to stay current with the ever changing job market.
Internship and Mentorship Program
The program offers an internship where you will put into practice the business skills you have learned. You will gain further training through our optional business mentoring program for hands-on business experience with a Christian business professional. The program is designed to give you in-depth exposure and opportunities to work with businesses and give you the needed experience to acquire the job you want.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - International Development
Tyndale’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/International Development gives you the skills and the opportunities to help empower people and better their lives on a global level. Tyndale gives you the abilities to start working right away, and the international development internship gives you the experience to help effect change as soon as possible.
Business and International Development Foundation
While many International Development programs build from a foundation in sociology or anthropology, Tyndale's International Development program builds on a foundation of business enterprise, so that you will not only understand the important "why's" of International Development, but the practical "how's" to effect change and empower people in the global community. In Tyndale’s International Development BA, you are taught skills such as project management and evaluation, fundraising and sustainability practices, so that you can enter into the workforce with the ability to hit the ground running.
Internships
Integral to the program is an internship with an international development agency both at home and in the field. This gives you the experience needed to fully understand the realities of the field while being mentored by people already effecting change in the world. You will have the opportunity to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and apply it directly to the issues you will face in your future career in international development.
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Education- Bachelor of Arts - Human Services - Early Childhood Education Track
The Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Diploma in Early Childhood Education is a program offered in partnership with Seneca College. Upon graduation, you will have the ability and knowledge to work in a variety of workplace settings, or pursue a Bachelor of Education or Master's Degree.
Degree and Diploma
Our program allows you to complete a university degree and college diploma in only four years of full-time study. You will learn and understand: cognitive development, social and emotional development theories, and the physical development of children. The degree and diploma combination integrates theoretical and practical knowledge for a successful career in your future.
Academic and Applied
Our faculty teaches academic courses that are intended to be readily applied to the human services or childhood education workforce. You will learn from courses such as Psychology, Human Development, and Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Furthermore, you will complete an internship to practice early childhood education principles and responsibilities in a child care centre setting.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Our program takes an interdisciplinary approach that promotes a broad and full experience where you will learn how to learn and how to think. A Bachelor of Arts degree has course options in English, history, math, science, religious studies, psychology, and sociology that can enrich your practice of childhood education.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
The Department of Education offers a Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.) which leads to certification with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). The OCT certification requirements state that teachers must be qualified to teach in at least two consecutive divisions: Primary/Junior (Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Grades 4 to 6), Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4 to 6 and Grades 7 to 10 with a specialty in one subject area), and Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7 to 10 and Grades 11 and 12 with two subject specialties). At this time, Teacher Candidates in Tyndale’s B.Ed. program have the opportunity to focus on either the Primary/Junior or the Junior/Intermediate division.
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Education / Teaching- Bachelor of Education - Junior Intermediate Track
The Junior/Intermediate track will prepare you to teach grades 4 to 10 with a focus in one subject area.
Tyndale’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) program will educate and fully equip aspiring teachers to teach children in various school settings with the utmost commitment to professionalism, excellence, collegiality, equity, and service. Learn more about the Program Mission and Outcomes.
Tyndale's BEd program graduates will be eligible to apply for an Ontario Teaching Certificate (Certificate of Qualification and Registration) through the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Request More Information - Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior Track
The Primary/Junior track will prepare you to teach Primary grades (Kindergarten to grade 3) and Junior grades (4 to 6).
Tyndale’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) program will educate and fully equip aspiring teachers to teach children in various school settings with the utmost commitment to professionalism, excellence, collegiality, equity, and service. Learn more about the Program Mission and Outcomes.
Tyndale's BEd program graduates will be eligible to apply for an Ontario Teaching Certificate (Certificate of Qualification and Registration) through the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Request More Information - Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior Track FSL
The Primary/Junior track will prepare you to teach Kindergarten to grade 6 with a Focus on Teaching French as a Second Language (FSL).
Tyndale’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) program will educate and fully equip aspiring teachers to teach children in various school settings with the utmost commitment to professionalism, excellence, collegiality, equity, and service. Learn more about the Program Mission and Outcomes.
Tyndale's BEd program graduates will be eligible to apply for an Ontario Teaching Certificate (Certificate of Qualification and Registration) through the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
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Healthcare- Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Tyndale's psychology program is dedicated to the pursuit of academic scholarship, and its practical applications in various careers. Our psychology program is built on opportunities for student-driven learning and research. It includes the practical application of psychology for the real world.
Research Based
Our undergraduate psychology program will provide the opportunity to participate in assisted and independent research projects. You will have the opportunity to study the psychology of linguistics, counselling, and childhood development. You will apply methodological research skills that you will use in the future.
Practical Experience
Studying psychology at Tyndale gives you practical experience in research labs, diverse practicum, social skills groups, seminars, and Tyndale’s Research in Autism and Community Education (TRACE) camps. By working with these groups, you will get a taste of the possibilities in your future with a psychology degree.
Tailored
Tyndale’s Bachelors of Arts in Psychology presents itself in a wide range of fields of study. You can focus your studies on behavioural psychology, developmental psychology, as well as the psychology of linguistics. You can remain as broad or as focused as you like, giving you the option to tailor your studies according to your interests and career goals.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Arts - Human Services - Social Service Work Track
The Bachelor of Arts in Human Services with a Social Service Worker Diploma is offered in partnership with Seneca College. It allows you to complete a bachelor degree and diploma in only four years of full-time study. Upon graduation you will gain the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of social service agencies or pursue a Masters degree.
Degree and Diploma
Our program provides you the opportunity to earn both a university degree and college diploma in the field of social services. It takes an interdisciplinary approach that promotes a broad and full experience where you will learn how to learn, how to think, and how to bring other fields of study into your practice of social services.
Academic and Applied
At Tyndale, you will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to help clients work through solutions to personal challenges. You will complete academic courses on: human development, sociology, social work, and research methods. Furthermore, you will complete an internship to practice social service worker principles and responsibilities in a workplace setting.
Registered Social Service Worker Designation
Our program gives you the credentials to be a Registered Social Service Worker (R.S.S.W) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. You will have the ability to secure employment in secular and Christian social service agencies.
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Language and Literature- Bachelor of Arts - English
Tyndale's Bachelor of Arts in English begins with a guided tour of the great books of the Western world. As you encounter the great ideas of the past, you will join in the conversation that authors have had with one another across the ages.
Learning to Learn
How can you gain these trophies and use these weapons? The study of different eras of literature forces you to confront ideas alien to your own, and broadens your vision to see yourselves with different eyes. Better still, you can discover truths that were never overcome, but simply became blurred like a coin so worn out by use that its image and contours became indistinguishable. With practice and polish, you will learn that the Word of God still transforms our understanding of beauty, goodness and truth.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Tyndale’s Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics focuses on the study of language structures. The program seeks to understand how language functions between the actual sounds of language and the meanings which we associate with those sounds.
Liberal Arts Linguistics
The Linguistic Program relates the science of language to its application in Literature, Philosophy, and Theology. Your Linguistics courses at Tyndale will help you better understand how language is used in your English literature, philosophy, psychology, and Biblical studies classes, creating a broad and deep undergraduate experience.
Broad Linguistic Perspectives
At Tyndale you will study the technical aspects of language in classes such as: Morphology: Introduction to Morphological Analysis and Syntax I: Introduction to Grammatical Analysis. You will also learn how to integrate what you are learning about language in courses such as Language and Society, Language and Culture Acquisition, and, the Philosophy of Language. Upon completion, Tyndale will have given you skills and knowledge in a wide range of linguistic specialties.
A Foundation for the Future
The BA Linguistics creates a solid foundation for a variety of fields: teaching, speech pathology, psychology, research, Bible translation, and literacy. Your understanding of language will deepen your appreciation of a variety of cultures, both ancient and modern, giving you a head start no matter where you choose to go after your BA at Tyndale.
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Language Schools- Biblical Languages
Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies and Graduate Diploma students may use their elective courses to complete a four-course concentration in Biblical Languages.
New Testament Biblical Language Courses
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NEWT 0321 Elementary Greek I
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NEWT 0322 Elementary Greek II
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NEWT 0523 Greek Exegesis I
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NEWT 0524 Greek Exegesis II
Old Testament Biblical Language Courses
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OLDT 0611 Hebrew Grammar I
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OLDT 0612 Hebrew Grammar II
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OLDT 0711 Hebrew Exegesis I
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OLDT 0712 Hebrew Exegesis II
Request More Information - French (Minor)
The French language fascinates you, and you love the striking lyrical phrases that so eloquently describe life. Develop your ability to express yourself in French, and spend a semester immersed in the French language and culture.
Imagine experiencing the sights and sounds of life in a Francophone city while applying your language skills every day. Create lasting memories through your travel practicum, and deepen your aptitude and passion for French. Discover the richness of French-speaking cultures as you study Francophone literature and media. You can use courses from this minor as teachable credits towards a Bachelor of Education for a career as a French teacher.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences- Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Tyndale’s Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy studies the history and problems of philosophy in the Western tradition. From studying ancient Greek philosophers to modern philosophical thinkers, our program will develop your critical thinking, communication, and debating skills.
Faith and Philosophy
Tyndale’s Philosophy program teaches you the fundamentals and history of philosophy from a Christian perspective. Whether you are learning about Plato or Nietzsche, you will be able to take what these famous philosophers have written and apply it effectively to your Christian walk.
Learn to build your world view
Understanding how the world works is fundamental to your development. Classes like Critical Reasoning, Metaphysics, Symbolic Logic, and Bioethics will shape your way of thinking in your professional future. Tyndale’s Philosophy program will guide you through the development of your own world view for your personal and spiritual growth.
Learn to defend what you believe
Our program will show you how to build your world view and how to defend your Christian faith. At Tyndale, you will learn how to debate and discuss your perspective effectively, and critique any flaws in the principles of philosophy in light of your Christian faith.
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Religious Studies- Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies and Theology
The Biblical Studies and Theology program pursues the academic study of Christianity and the Bible with an overview of major world religions. Our program allows students to study Biblical interpretation, individual books of the Bible in depth, and theological history and current issues for a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. At Tyndale, you will have the opportunity to focus your studies into a particular ministry context such as: pastoral studies, youth ministry, or intercultural ministries.
Academic
Our program is grounded in the gospel and strong academic study of the Church and Christian traditions. Our professors are Christian scholars who draw on historical and contemporary Christian traditions and theologians. You will learn both the history of Christian scholarship, as well as the current trends in Christianity. You will be challenged to look at the Bible, theology, and Christian ministry in new ways through your own research, and that of your professors and classmates.
Tailored
Tyndale’s Biblical Studies and Theology major can be tailored to fit your particular interests. Whether you would like to explore the academic realm of biblical study or hands-on church ministry, our professors will help you throughout your undergraduate experience. You will gain academic knowledge and also grow personally and spiritually.
Request More Information - Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
The Master of Theological Studies is a two-year graduate degree that helps you understand the biblical, theological and historical foundations of the Christian faith. The MTS is flexible program that can be tailored to meet your learning and ministry interests, or help you prepare you for further studies. Students may select electives from across the curriculum, or use them to focus their studies in a chosen concentration.
Students completing the MTS program will acquire a broad understanding of the theological disciplines for Christian faith and practice. Students will:
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gain theological understanding and insight through study of the heritage of Christian scripture, history, theology and ministry;
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develop aptitudes for thinking critically, theologically and biblically in relation to faith, vocation and ministry;
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acquire critical awareness of God’s mission in the world in its social, cultural and global contexts;
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demonstrate depth of understanding in a particular field (for those opting to concentrate in an area of study).
Request More Information - Master of Theology (ThM)
The Master of Theology is an advanced academic degree that provides you with an opportunity for in-depth study at an advanced level.
Students completing the Master of Theology degree will be prepared for further studies at the doctoral level and/or for the scholarly enhancement of their ministerial and missional practice. Students will:
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acquire advanced, in-depth knowledge and competence in one of the following disciplines: Old Testament, New Testament, Theology (including Spiritual Theology) or Church History;
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develop advanced skills in theological research and writing, including engagement with primary resources, scholarly exchange in a peer community, and communication of research results for the church and the academy;
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cultivate personal and spiritual qualities necessary for scholarly and vocational ministry.
Request More Information - NAIITS - Indigenous Studies
This graduate theological degree is designed and taught by Indigenous scholars and practitioners. It is the outcome of an innovative, educational partnership between the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS) and Tyndale Seminary. Gain a multidisciplinary understanding of Indigenous theology, history and praxis. Encourage others to fully embrace being an Indigenous follower of Jesus Christ. Assist your community in following God's call. Inspire people to embrace their Indigenous culture. Learn how to fully engage your ministry and its Indigenous context.
Faculty
Indigenous academic leaders have designed and tailored this degree for Indigenous people and those serving in its communities. More than 80% of professors in the program are Native North Americans with doctoral degrees from a wide range of universities and seminaries. Learn from professors who are engaged in their own Indigenous communities and are committed followers of Jesus. This is a faculty which is passionate about providing graduate-level theological education for Indigenous communities.
Request More Information - Pentecostal Studies Diploma
This program offers an integrated program of cognitive, practical and spiritual formation for ministry.
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs.
Request More Information - Spiritual Formation Diploma
This program is geared towards teaching you the transformational process of how to become like Jesus, how to facilitate spiritual growth, and how to hear God’s voice with practice of spiritual disciplines, retreats and worship.
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs.
Request More Information - Youth and Family Diploma
This program looks at the theological understanding on youth culture, youth development, and spiritual ministry. You have the flexibility to tailor your studies to meet specific learning and ministry goals.
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs.
Request More Information - Christian Studies Diploma
The Christian Studies focus will teach you a broad understanding of theological and biblical foundations. This program offers you the flexibility to tailor your studies to meet specific learning and ministry goals.
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Religious Education - General Ministries
The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) is a three-year professional degree designed to prepare students for ministry in churches, parachurch organizations, or missions. This is an excellent degree for those already in ministry or for those planning to become involved in ministry.
The BRE in General Ministries is intended to be a terminal degree for those who do not plan to pursue seminary studies. The recommended program for those intending to proceed to seminary after their undergraduate studies is the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Religious Studies or in any of the humanities or social sciences offered at Tyndale (i.e., English, History, Philosophy, or Psychology).
The General Ministries focus allows a student to choose five CHRI courses (at least two at the 3000 level) beyond the core requirements, in consultation with his or her faculty advisor, according to the unique interests of the student.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Religious Education - General Ministries - Degree Completion Program
The Degree Completion Program (DCP) is a non-traditional program specifically designed for adults who want to complete a Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degree but who are unable to attend traditional semester education programs.
The DCP allows you to complete a BRE degree with a focus in General Ministries. The DCP is designed to serve adults interested in studying the Bible, doctrine, and ministry with the intent of becoming more effective Christians in ministry and in the workplace.
Full-time undergraduate education is made possible for adults because of its unique design. After the student transfers 30-42 credit hours into the program, there are 16 courses offered in a modular format over a 24-month period. Each course consists of one four-hour evening class per week for 5 weeks supplemented by 14-18 hours of guided independent study per week. This format gives essentially the same time involvement as a traditional schedule.
The program’s goal is to integrate Christian faith, learning, and living in a meaningful and practical way. In the DCP you will complete a Directed Research Project comprised of academic instruction and individual advising by a qualified professional. You can choose from one of the following areas of interest: Educational Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Studies or Youth Ministry.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Religious Education - General Ministries - Modular Program
The BRE Modular Program is a non-traditional program specifically designed for adults who want to complete a Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degree but who are unable to attend traditional semester education programs and have little or no transfer credit from previous postsecondary education.
The program provides you with all the requirements you need to complete a BRE degree with a focus in General Ministries. It is designed to serve adults interested in studying the Bible, doctrine and ministry with the intent of becoming more effective Christians in ministry and in the workplace.
Full-time undergraduate education is made possible for adults because of its unique design. Each course consists of one four-hour evening class per week for five weeks supplemented by 14-18 hours of guided independent study per week. This format gives you essentially the same time involvement as a traditional schedule.
The program’s goal is to integrate Christian faith, learning and living in a meaningful and practical way. An important component of the BRE Modular Program is the Directed Research Project comprised of academic instruction and individual advising by a qualified professional. You will choose from one of the following areas of interest: Educational Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Studies or Youth Ministry.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Religious Education - General Ministries - Post Diploma Program
The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) is a three-year professional degree designed to prepare students for ministry in churches, parachurch organizations, or missions. This is an excellent degree for those already in ministry or for those planning to become involved in ministry.
The BRE Post-Diploma Program is designed for students who have completed a two- or three-year diploma at an Ontario college of applied arts and technology or equivalent. The BRE degree can be completed in two years of full-time study, but students may also study part-time. The program includes courses in humanities, social sciences, biblical studies and professional studies.
The recommended program for those intending to proceed to seminary after their undergraduate studies is the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Religious Studies or in any of the humanities or social sciences offered at Tyndale (i.e., English, History, Philosophy, or Psychology).
Request More Information - Bachelor of Religious Education - Pastoral Ministry
The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) is a three-year professional degree designed to prepare students for ministry in churches, parachurch organizations, or missions. This is an excellent degree for those already in ministry or for those planning to become involved in ministry.
The BRE in General Ministries is intended to be a terminal degree for those who do not plan to pursue seminary studies. The recommended program for those intending to proceed to seminary after their undergraduate studies is the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Religious Studies or in any of the humanities or social sciences offered at Tyndale (i.e., English, History, Philosophy, or Psychology).
The Pastoral Ministry focus equips students with the basic tools and skills necessary for pastoral ministry. The focus also facilitates a deepening of Christian character that will result in ministry that equips others to serve in the Church and beyond.
Request More Information - Bachelor of Religious Education - Youth Ministry
The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) is a three-year professional degree designed to prepare students for ministry in churches, parachurch organizations, or missions. This is an excellent degree for those already in ministry or for those planning to become involved in ministry.
The BRE in General Ministries is intended to be a terminal degree for those who do not plan to pursue seminary studies. The recommended program for those intending to proceed to seminary after their undergraduate studies is the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Religious Studies or in any of the humanities or social sciences offered at Tyndale (i.e., English, History, Philosophy, or Psychology).
The Youth Ministry focus offers students foundational courses in preparation for ministry in a variety of settings, including church and parachurch-based youth ministry. In addition to the required core subjects and in consultation with his or her faculty advisor, students may choose from a variety of youth-based electives.
Request More Information - Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is the professional degree designed to help bring your leadership to the next level in the Church and in Christian organizations. In this 3-year, in-ministry program, you will learn how to effectively combine academic research with applied ministry strategies in a cohort?-based community of learning. Explore solutions for your ministry needs and the needs of the missional church in Canada and around the world. You will experience personal, professional, and spiritual growth leading to greater effectiveness for ministry leadership in the 21st century church.
Request More Information - Global Mission and Intercultural Studies Diploma
This program introduces you to the work of a leader to engage in cross-cultural ministry locally and globally. It offers a range of disciplines suitable for ministry and missions work in diversified world contexts.
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs.
Request More Information - Master of Divinity (MDiv)
The Master of Divinity is a three-year professional ministry degree that provides you with knowledge and skills to be an effective and holistic ministry leader. The MDiv blends academic study, mentored learning and practical experience in a comprehensive program that will prepare you for ordained ministry or for Christian leadership in its various forms.
MDiv students will acquire foundational preparation for ordained ministry and for Christian leadership in congregations and other settings. Students will:
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develop breadth of knowledge and critical understanding of the theological disciplines;
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acquire capacities for understanding and engaging the cultural, social, and global context of God’s mission in the world;
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experience personal and professional growth through a process of intellectual, spiritual and ministry formation;
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develop and hone skills for theologically reflective ministry practice in its various forms.
Request More Information - Pastoral and Chinese Ministry Diploma
This focus introduces you to concepts of church leadership in Chinese and multicultural congregations. This English language program will complete courses with special attention to the North American Chinese Church.
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs.
Request More Information - Leadership Diploma
The Leadership program trains you with a biblically based understanding of leadership. It is designed to prepare you to engage in studies of leadership formation for the purpose of effective leadership in the 21st century.
The one-year Graduate Diploma program provides you with a foundation of biblical, theological and ministry studies for your spiritual growth and ministry development. The Graduate Diploma allows you to tailor your studies to meet your learning and ministry needs.
Request More Information - Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
The Non-Profit Organizational Leadership concentration in the Doctor of Ministry Leadership Track focuses on Organizational Leadership specifically for non-profit Christian organizations from multiple sectors (international development, missions, denominational, para-church etc.). It combines theory with practice, theology with ministry, and collaborative learning with individual projects. Students work on three major projects and complete their program with an integrated research portfolio.
Together, students will learn principles of effective organizational and foundational theories leadership, explore relevant research findings and cultural/sociological/psychological dynamics, and develop awareness of alternative models for understanding and leading individuals and teams in business and professional organizations in a global world. In tandem, you will be shaped by organizational leadership best practices and dynamics in the core disciplines of strategic planning, governance, finance and development.
The Non-Profit Organizational Leadership concentration in the Doctor of Ministry Leadership Track is a cohort model, with some sequenced courses. Students will complete 12 courses within 3 years, with distance learning and residency phases each year.
The Post-DMin Certificate is designed for people who already have a DMin but want to take additional courses as continued education. Students will complete 3 courses within 3 years.
Request More Information - Pastoral Thanatology
Thanatology is the study of grief, bereavement, death and dying. This growing discipline explores the grieving process, ethical issues surrounding death and dying, cultural, gender and societal attitudes towards death, the issues facing both the dying and the bereaved, and the place of ritual and memorialization.
Many Thanatology students find that ministering to others through grief or compassionate counselling is rewarding, benefiting the recipient through a difficult period in their life. The program will equip students with the knowledge and skills for assisting those facing or coping with grief and death from the perspective of both the dying and the bereaved. The course will also direct students toward biblical and spiritual resources in grief and bereavement.
Certification
Tyndale’s graduates in Pastoral Thanatology will be eligible to be certified by the Canadian Council of Professional Certification (Global) as a Certified Thanatologist Pastoral Specialist (CTPS). This certification requires a minimum of a Master’s degree with bible, theology and a minimum of six courses in thanatology plus an internship of 240 hrs.
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Religious Studies / Theology- Church in the City
Reimagining Church in the City
What does the church in the 21st century look like? As the city has expanded to include suburbs and neighbouring towns, as well as immigrants from all over the world, how does this ever-changing landscape affect how the church serves? Change is happening; churches are meeting in unexpected places—movie theatres, coffee shops—and starting up in homes, while other groups of Christians are moving into our very diverse low-income neighbourhoods following God’s leading. Many are looking for new and fresh ways to live out God’s calling in an authentic community that is changing and shaping their neighbourhood.
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Sciences / Environmental Science- Biology
Success in the competitive field of science today demands a solid knowledge foundation, strong critical thinking skills and a standard of academic excellence that puts you above the crowd. Tyndale’s biology program will give you the head start you need towards a career in Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or Teaching. At Tyndale University, our small class sizes and easy access to experts in the field will enable you to reach your academic goals and compete effectively in these areas.
Unlike larger institutions – which simply do not have the capacity to devote personalized time for each student – Tyndale’s teaching faculty are able to fully invest in students and help them towards achieving academic success and career dreams. The same material as other Canadian universities’ science programs is covered, and students have the opportunity to examine a wide range of topics such as molecular and cell biology, human biology, genetics, chemistry, ecology, and environmental science. Each of these courses comes with the added benefits of insights provided by knowledgeable and experienced professors and hands-on learning about the world of science.
After completing the course offerings, students can apply directly to professional programs such as medicine and dentistry or continue their studies at our partner institution, Nipissing University. Students have also successfully applied and transferred credits to the University of Toronto, York University, and Ryerson University towards their Bachelor of Science degree.
Request More Information - Counselling
The Counselling degree is designed to prepare graduates for employment in clinical counselling or church ministry settings. Students with a Clinical Counselling Track are geared towards psychotherapy and the educational preparation for registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and certification with professional counselling associations such as the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Graduates with a Pastoral Counselling Track are trained in issues such as: family conflicts, crisis intervention, and life transitions. Tyndale students gain counselling experience through solid counselling
Expert Teaching
Our professors are practicing counsellors and therapists who serve as advisors and mentors to our students. Our faculty teach courses that center on the theological and psychological understanding of human personhood, and the therapeutic process in areas including: Christian counselling, personality theories, family systems theory, marriage and family therapy, child and adolescent counselling, pastoral counselling, and crisis intervention.
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Social Sciences and History- Bachelor of Arts - History
Tyndale's Bachelor of Arts in History helps you understand the present, and look to the future by studying the past. In our program, you will learn to engage history by thinking and working like a historian.
Holistic Western History
Our program surveys the history of Western Civilization from its beginnings in Sumer in 5300 BC. Your studies will be focused on European, British history and North American history as you learn from courses like: The World of the Early Christians, The Crusades, The United States and the Middle East since 1945, and History of the First World War. This gives you the opportunity to either focus on a single era of Western Civilization or take a broad look at its entirety.
Become a Historian
Our faculty will teach you how to become a historian in your own right. You will learn the methods of studying history so that you will understand how to make connections between the events that make up the course of Western Civilization.
Furthermore, our faculty will engage you at a personal level as you learn about the events, people, and nations of our shared heritage. You will learn to think critically and communicate your own thoughts and opinions effectively. You will be equipped with the skills to succeed in several diverse fields of work after your time at Tyndale.
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