Emmanuel Bible College
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For the Methodist theology school affiliated with the University of Toronto
, go to Emmanuel College, Toronto.
Emmanuel Bible College is a small Bible college
located in Kitchener
, Ontario
, Canada
. It is attended by 200 plus students from the months of September to April, with a break in December.
. In 1964 the school moved to Kitchener (now site of Centre In The Square
on Aherns near Queen Street) and then to the current location at 100 Fergus Avenue in Kitchener.
Ward Shantz Chapel is where chapel services are held four time weekly. The main administration building was constructed when the college moved from its former location on Ahrens Street in Kitchener to where it is presently located. The library was built in the 1980s in memory of Edna Pridham, who died while she was serving in Nigeria.
Distance education
Distance Education courses are available to anyone interested in pursuing educational opportunities at EBC. For some students, DE provides a chance to begin a Bible college education either as an occasional student or to enter a program. For others, DE courses supplement the in-class offerings, providing flexibility in scheduling. Students in any certificate, diploma or degree program at EBC may take up to half of their courses by DE.
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, go to Emmanuel College, Toronto.
Emmanuel Bible College is a small Bible college
Bible college
Bible colleges are institutions of higher education that specialize in biblical studies. Curriculum is Bible-based and differs from that of liberal arts colleges or research universities. Bible colleges generally exclude the study of philosophy, unlike seminaries and theological colleges...
located in Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario
The City of Kitchener is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It was the Town of Berlin from 1854 until 1912 and the City of Berlin from 1912 until 1916. The city had a population of 204,668 in the Canada 2006 Census...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. It is attended by 200 plus students from the months of September to April, with a break in December.
History
The bible college was first established as a bible school in 1940 in Stouffville, Ontario by Ward M Shantz. In 1943 the bible school was moved by Reverend Issac Brubacher to the Gormley Missionary Church in Gormley, OntarioGormley, Ontario
Gormley is a hamlet in York Region, Ontario, Canada that overlaps parts of Richmond Hill, and Whitchurch–Stouffville, two municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area. It was divided into two parts due to the construction of Highway 404. A portion of Gormley situated within Richmond Hill's...
. In 1964 the school moved to Kitchener (now site of Centre In The Square
Centre In The Square
Centre In The Square is a live theatre and performing arts centre located on Queen Street in downtown Kitchener, Ontario.The Centre is home to the Raffi Armenian Theatre. This 2,047 seat hall is the largest in Waterloo Region as well as the main venue for Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony performances....
on Aherns near Queen Street) and then to the current location at 100 Fergus Avenue in Kitchener.
Mission
Emmanuel Bible College provides Bible-based post-secondary education equipping women and men to think, live, serve and lead as mature Christians in the Church and in the world.Campus
The campus is composed of a number of buildings:- Ward Shantz Chapel - named for founder of the College
- Ellis Lageer Administration Building
- Emmanuel Campus Centre
- J.H. Sherk Education Centre - named for Rev. J. Harold Sherk (d. 1974), former member of the College's faculty
- Edna Pridham Memorial Library - missionary
- Residences: Warder Hall, Lehman Hall, and Wideman Hall
Ward Shantz Chapel is where chapel services are held four time weekly. The main administration building was constructed when the college moved from its former location on Ahrens Street in Kitchener to where it is presently located. The library was built in the 1980s in memory of Edna Pridham, who died while she was serving in Nigeria.
Residence
The college has three residence buildings with space for 81 students who are accepted on a first come first serve basis. 40 spaces are reserved for first year students. Fees are: Double Room - $1367/semester, Single Room - $1587/semester (subject to availability), Res Associate Fee - $35/year - used for leadership development and student programming.Future building plans
EBC is currently involved in a 15-year plan for new facilities. The first building on the agenda opened in September, 2007. It houses new offices and classrooms with better technology.Educational offerings (programs)
EBC is a Bible College with the distinction of offering both Degree and Diploma programs focusing on a variety of faith and ministry disciplines. These programs include a four year Bachelor of Theology program (BTh) as well as a three-year Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE). These programs offer a variety of major choices, as well as double-major options. As well, the school offers a variety of short-term diploma and certificates, such as the one year MountainTop program and the new Expedition program. The ministry training programs are a blend of: Bible and Theology courses (a major); General Studies; Professional courses (1-2 areas of ministry); Field Education, Internships, and Co-ops.Distance education
Distance Education courses are available to anyone interested in pursuing educational opportunities at EBC. For some students, DE provides a chance to begin a Bible college education either as an occasional student or to enter a program. For others, DE courses supplement the in-class offerings, providing flexibility in scheduling. Students in any certificate, diploma or degree program at EBC may take up to half of their courses by DE.
Partnerships
EBC is affiliated with the Ontario Christian College Athletic Association; the ABHE; Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada, Congregational Christian Churches of Canada; & United Brethren Churches in CanadaExternal links
See also
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