Academic Calendar 2019-2020
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125 1894 - 2019 Academic Calendar 2019-2020 Published by the Office of the Registrar Tyndale University College & Seminary 3377 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M2M 3S4 Message from the Academic Dean When you study at Tyndale Seminary, you are immersed in a vibrantly diverse community of faith and learning. We hope that being part of this unique and inspiring community will be one of the most transformative experiences of your life. Our programs are designed to stretch you intellectually, invigorate you spiritually and provide you with skills for ministry and service. We invite you to engage wholeheartedly in the Tyndale community as you become equipped for effective and faithful participation in Dr. Janet Clark the mission of God in this world. The faculty and staff of Tyndale count it a privilege to be your companions on this exciting journey of faith and learning. Grace and Peace, Janet L. Clark, PhD Senior Vice President Academic & Dean of the Seminary Academic Calendar 3 Table of Contents Message from the Academic Dean ...................................3 Campus Information . 7 Important Dates ..................................................8 Profile . .10 About Tyndale ...................................................10 Mission Statement . 10 The Tyndale Crest . .10 Statement of Faith . .11 History . .12 Outline of Institutional Heritage . .13 Academic Freedom . .14 Divergent Viewpoints . .16 About Tyndale Seminary ..........................................18 Introduction. .18 Theological Identity . .18 Theological Education . .19 Faculty . .20 Statement on Women and Men in Ministry. 20 Flexible Course Scheduling . .21 Affiliations and Associations . .21 Centres and Continuing Education Resources. 23 Admissions .....................................................25 General Information. 25 Admission Information and Procedures . 28 Special Admission. 32 Application Deadlines. 33 Policies for Specific Programs. 33 Student Development . 35 Community Life and Standards . 35 Student Services. 38 4 Academic Calendar Fees and Expenses . 44 Fee Schedule. 45 Payment Plans and Methods. 46 Refund Schedule. 49 Financial Aid. .52 Seminary Programs . .56 Overview of Academic Programs . 56 Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program. 57 Master of Divinity: Biblical Studies Major . 58 Master of Divinity: Christian Education and Discipleship Major . 59 Master of Divinity: Church in the City (In-Ministry) Program. .60 Master of Divinity: Counselling Major . .62 Master of Divinity: Global Mission and Intercultural Studies Major . .65 Master of Divinity: Interdisciplinary. 67 Master of Divinity: Pastoral Ministry Major . .68 Master of Divinity: Pastoral Ministry: New Generation Multicultural Church Major. .69 Master of Divinity: Spiritual Formation Major . 70 Master of Divinity: Theological Studies Major. 71 Master of Divinity: Youth and Family Ministry Major. 72 Master of Divinity (U.S. Student Stream). 73 Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Program. 74 Master of Theological Studies. 75 Master of Theological Studies: Indigenous Studies . 76 Master of Theological Studies: Modular . 77 Master of Theological Studies: Pentecostal Studies . .78 Master of Theological Studies: Salvation Army Studies. .79 Master of Theological Studies (U.S. Student Stream). 80 Graduate Diploma Program . 81 Graduate Diploma Program: Christian Studies . 81 Graduate Diploma Program: Christian Studies (Modular) . 82 Graduate Diploma Program: Evangelical Anabaptist Studies . .83 Master of Theology (ThM) Program. 84 Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) Program. 86 Canadian Chinese School of Theology (CCST) Programs. 89 Tyndale Seminary Internship Program (TSIP) . 93 Certified Spiritual Director (CSD) Designation. 94 Academic Calendar 5 Concentrations. 96 Online Learning . 98 Faculty Advisors. 99 Seminary Course Descriptions . .100 Seminary Academic Policies & Procedures . 142 Registration Policies and Procedures. 142 Advanced Standing with Credit . 142 Auditing Courses. 143 Course Changes and Withdrawals . 143 Course Registration . 143 Course Substitution . 143 Directed Reading and Research (DRR) Courses. 144 Program Changes . 144 Repeating Courses. 144 Shared Credit between Two Degrees/Programs. 145 Transcripts . 145 Transfer Credits on Admission . 145 Transfer Credit on a Letter of Permission (LOP). 145 Waitlist Policy. 146 Withdrawal Policy . 146 Classroom Expectations and Guidelines . 147 Attendance Policy . 147 Course Evaluations . 147 Course Syllabi . 148 Examinations. 148 Gender-Inclusive Language Policy in Written Assignments . 148 Late Paper and Extensions Policy . 149 Academic Grading System . 149 Academic Policies and Procedures . 151 Academic Appeals. 151 Academic Honesty. 152 Consequences of Academic Dishonesty 152 Academic Probation and Suspension. 153 Graduation Requirements. 154 Intellectual Property Policy . 155 Directory . .157 6 Academic Calendar Campus Information Prospective students are invited to visit Tyndale University College & Seminary at any time. Special on-campus admissions events are held throughout the year. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information regarding admission, courses of study, financial aid and registration. Call 1.877.TYNDALE or email [email protected]. The Admissions Office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The campus bookstore, library, café and dining hall are open to the public. This academic calendar is effective for the 2019-2020 academic year, superseding all previous academic calendars. Tyndale University College & Seminary reserves the right to change without notice any statement in this publication concerning, but not limited to: rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula and classes, but will do so only insofar as it is determined that the change will enhance the capacity of Tyndale University College & Seminary to fulfil its mission. Tyndale University College & Seminary 3377 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M2M 3S4 Canada Phone: 416.226.6380 or 1.877.TYNDALE Fax: 416.226.6746 tyndale.ca Academic Calendar 7 Important Dates 2019–2020 Spring/Summer 2019 May 6 Monday Spring/Summer courses begin May 20 Monday Victoria Day (no classes) May 21 – 30 Tue – Thu DMin Preaching & Communication Residency June 10 – 21 Mon – Fri DMin Ministry Leadership Residency June 16 – 28 Sun – Fri DMin Spiritual Formation Residency July 1 Monday Canada Day (no classes) August 5 Monday Civic Holiday (no classes) Fall 2019 August 16 Friday Fall Registration deadline (late fee applies after 5pm) August 31 Saturday Fall Paper Convocation Application deadline September 2 Monday Labour Day September 2 Monday Move-In Day September 4 Wednesday Orientation (Evening session) September 5 Thursday Orientation (Day session) September 9 Monday Fall classes begin September 10 Tuesday Commencement Chapel September 20 Friday Last day to add/drop Fall courses without penalty October 14 Monday Thanksgiving (no classes) October 22 – 25 Tue – Fri Readings Days (no classes) November 1 Friday Final day to drop a course November 4 Monday Fall Paper Convocation December 6 Friday Last day of classes December 6 Friday Spring Convocation Early Application deadline (late fee applies after 5pm) December 6 Friday Winter Registration deadline (late fee applies after 5pm) December 9 – 13 Mon – Fri Final Exams December 23 – January 1 Mon – Wed Tyndale Closed 8 Academic Calendar Winter 2020 January 1 Wednesday New Year’s Day (no classes) January 2 Thursday Tyndale Re-opens January 6 – 10 Mon – Fri DMin Ministry Leadership Residency January 6 – 10 Mon – Fri DMin Preaching & Communication Residency January 6 – 10 Mon – Fri January Intersession January 13 Monday Winter classes begin January 24 Friday Last day to add/drop Winter courses without penalty January 26 – 31 Sun – Fri DMin Spiritual Formation Residency January 31 Friday Spring Convocation Final Application deadline February 17 Monday Family Day (no classes) February 18 – 21 Tue – Fri Reading Days (no classes) March 6 Friday Final day to drop a course April 7 Tuesday Convocation Chapel April 10 Friday Good Friday (no classes) April 10 (Fri) classes rescheduled to April 13 (Mon) April 13 Monday Last day of classes – for April 10 (Fri) classes April 14 – 20 Tue – Mon Final Exams May 9 Saturday Spring Convocation Academic Calendar 9 Profile About Tyndale University College & Seminary Tyndale is a Christian university college and seminary that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate students may study toward a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE), Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree or a Certificate in Christian Studies. Graduate students may study toward a Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Master of Theology (ThM), Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree or a Graduate Diploma. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 12,900 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is strategically positioned in Toronto, Ontario. Mission Statement Tyndale University College & Seminary is dedicated to the pursuit of truth, to excellence in teaching, learning and research, for the enriching of mind, heart and character, to serve the church and the world, for the glory of God. The Tyndale Crest The centrepiece of the crest for Tyndale University College & Seminary is a lantern, symbolic of Psalm 119:105, which reads: “Your.