Trinity Western Seminary
President (Acting) and Dean: Dr. John Auxier
Mission
The mission of Trinity Western Seminary, as a graduate theological school serving a fellowship of churches, is to inspire, nurture, and equip men and women for leadership ministries that contribute to fulfilment of the Great Commission in contemporary cultures.
Unique Facts
Trinity Western Seminary is the denominational seminary of the Evangelical Free Church of Canada. EFC Canada is a growing association of over 130 churches who share common purposes, is a partner with more than 1000 Free Churches in the U.S., and a worldwide fellowship of an additional 600 churches in 14 other countries. All students, regardless of denominational affiliation, are welcome at Trinity Western Seminary.
Historical Profile
With its unique place in higher education, Trinity Western has become a unifying force for Christians. Nowhere is this more evident than in the co-operative effort of seminary education. For some years University leaders carried a burden for continuing education for pastors who wanted to upgrade their Bible school diplomas or degrees.
In the fall of 1985, a plan was shared among several denominations for a co-operative seminary. Leaders from several denominations were invited to an exploratory meeting and in what followed, each agreed, something incredible happened.
This was to be the foundation for what is today known as Graduate School of Theological Studies: ACTS Seminaries, the Associated Canadian Theological Schools, including Trinity Western Seminary. Today over 500 students are enrolled in seven accredited masters programs, a doctoral program and several diploma programs.
The growth of ACTS Seminaries, and of the University, is gratifying for those who first shared a dream years ago to transform a dairy farm into a university. The early vision, and the many God moments along the way, are a powerful legacy for the future.
Faculty
John Auxier, Ph.D., President (Acting) and Dean of TWS, Associate Professor of Counselling
Paul Chamberlain, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Apologetics, Director of the Institute for Christian Apologetics
Robert Hiebert, Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament, Director of Master of Theology program, Director of the Institute for Septuagint Studies.
Vange Thiessen, D.Min., Clinical Director for Master of Counselling Program
Ian Verseveldt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Counselling, Director of Master of Counselling program
Financial Aid
Trinity Western Seminary Financial Aid Brochure (pdf)
Member Tuition Subsidy Application Form
Small Church Sabbatical Study Grant Form
Links
Evangelical Free Church of Canada