Providence College and Theological Seminary
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in Otterburne, Manitoba
Otterburne, Manitoba
Otterburne is a small settlement located about 50 kilometers south of Winnipeg. It is named after Otterburn in England, and is perhaps best known as the location of Providence College and Theological Seminary. It is located in the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry...
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Providence is currently accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). The College offers over 200 courses that are transferable to University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
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. Students can also transfer many courses to other Canadian educational institutions such as Brandon University
Brandon University
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and the University of Winnipeg
University of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a public university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that offers undergraduate faculties of art, business and economics, education, science and theology as well as graduate programs. The U of W's founding colleges were Manitoba College and Wesley College, which merged...
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History (synopsis)
The Winnipeg Bible Training School was founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1925, and renamed a short time later to Winnipeg Bible Institute. Its founding was pushed forward by Reverend H. L. Turner.When it received a provincial charter to grant theological degrees in 1949, it was renamed Winnipeg Bible Institute and College of Theology
The college started a full degree-granting program and was renamed Winnipeg Bible College in 1963.
In 1970, facing the demolition of its quarters, shortfall in funds, and low enrolment, the college moved 50 kilometers south to Otterburne, Man., where it acquired the vacant building of the former St. Joseph's College, a Roman Catholic high school. Enrollment that year was 70 students.
A graduate division was formed as Providence Theological Seminary in 1972, which had full membership in the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). In 1992 the school was renamed Providence College and Theological Seminary. For the academic year of 2009-10 more than 200 students had enrolled. The name was further changed in 2011 to Providence University College and Theological Seminary.
Providence University College
Providence University College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees with majors in Communications and Media, Biblical and Theological Studies, Business Administration, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Humanities, and Social Sciences.Providence University College has the following faculties.
- Biblical and Theological Studies. Providence College's core is in Biblical and Theological Studies. It is offered to students in three different programs: a 1-year Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies; 3-year B.A. degrees in Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology; and 4-year B.A. degrees in Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology.
- Business Administration
- Communications and Media
- Aviation - studies in career and missionary flight
- Youth Leadership
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
Providence University College is also home to an English Language Institute which prepares international students, whose first language is not English, for successful academic studies at the post-secondary level.
The inter-denominational evangelical Providence Theological Seminary prepares workers for service in global ministries, pastoral ministry, counseling, TESOL, and wider Christian service.
Providence Theological Seminary
The seminary offers one-year certificates and Master of Arts (in a range of majors and programs), Master of Divinity (in two tracks), and Doctor of Ministry degrees. The various programs offer options for students seeking ordination, advanced training, and general knowledge. Examples of majors (M.A.): global ministries, educational studies, counseling, theological studies, and Christian studies.For a two- or three-year degree, a one-year residency is required. In some cases, up to one year of courses can be studied on-line.
Because the faculty and student body are international in scope, professors and students bring an enriching range of perspectives and experiences to the classroom setting and broader community life.
The seminary publishes the journal Didaskalia
Didaskalia
Didaskalia is a theological journal published by Providence College and Theological Seminary....
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William Falk Library and Learning Resource Centre
Providence College and Seminary proposed to improve the library facilities through the construction of this new learning resource centre. The Learning Resource Centre provides room for over 100,000 volumes and the latest in technology. The number of private study carrels and other private work stations was increased to 200. The facility is around 20,000 square feet.Athletics
Providence is the home of the Freemen, who compete in both the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA), as well as the Manitoba Colleges Athletics Conference (MCAC). Providence has teams for Men's and Women's basketball, volleyball, soccer, and men’s hockey.The colleges that Providence competes against in the NCCAA are: Faith Bible (Ankeny, Iowa), North Central University (Minneapolis), and Trinity Christian College (Ellendale, ND).
The colleges in the MCAC are: Red River College, Canadian Mennonite University, St. Boniface University, Assiniboine Community College, Booth University College, Oak Hills Bible College (U.S.) and Steinbach Bible College.
The men’s volleyball team competes in the National Intramural-Recreation Association against: University of Arizona, Michigan State University, Texas A & M and Utah Valley State College.
Providence University College is equipped with a fully functional gymnasium, the campus also contains two regulation soccer fields, an ice rink and beach volleyball court.
Campus residence
Providence University College residences are separated into both a male residence and female residence. The main hall of the male residence is named the Bergen Hall, this is a two story complex. The primary hall in the female residence is named the Eichorst Hall, the residence like its male counterpart is divided into 4 wings over two stories.In addition to Eichorst Hall, there are a series of Four-plex female dormitories which in total equal to 100 beds. They are divided into two independent floors, each floor into two halves. The rooms are set up with bunk beds to conserve space, 2–3 rooms share one large bathroom. These four-plexes are all located beside Eichorst Hall.
There is also a separate residence for mature students.
Touring ensembles
Various touring and theatric ensembles operate out of Providence University College such as Aslan's Child, Once Lost, Prov Players, Straight Ahead and a Guitar ensemble. They play various forms of Christian musicChristian music
Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith. Common themes of Christian music include praise, worship, penitence, and lament, and its forms vary widely across the world....
and other worship songs.
Providence Bookstore
The college has a full service store to handle texts and resources, along with any other needs an on campus student would require. This includes Student internet, school merchandise, a computer store, small coffee/lunch area, stationery, music, health aids and gifts.See also
- List of evangelical seminaries and theological colleges
- List of universities in the Canadian Prairies
- Higher education in ManitobaHigher education in ManitobaHigher education in Manitoba traces the development and expansion of higher education in the Canadian province of Manitoba...
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