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Ian Vaillancourt and Glen Taylor

What is it like to do a PhD?

What is it like to do a PhD? Perhaps the best person of whom to ask such a question is someone who is just wrapping up the long, sometimes stressful, always challenging process. Ian Vaillancourt (pictured at far left with his thesis supervisor, Glen Taylor) is one such person. As a Wycliffe student, he successfully completed his PhD thesis defence on May 9, 2017.

Date Published: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Wycliffe College professors Marion and Glen Taylor and family

In honour of the International Day of Families

The International Day of Families - so declared by the United Nations - is observed on the 15th of May every year. So, in honour of families, we share this reflection, from one of our own.

Date Published: Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Dyson Hague's portrait is seen through the door of the Cody Library

When past and present come together

The Rev. Dyson Hague is a larger-than-life figure in the history of Wycliffe College. A faculty member from 1907 until his death in 1935, he left behind a wonderful legacy of faith not only for those who would come after him here, but for generations of family members. Recently, Wycliffe Communications Director Patricia Paddey met two of his descendants. She blogs about her experience here. 

Date Published: Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Wycliffe Wellness Project title screen

A tool for flourishing in ministry

The Wycliffe Wellness Project aims to assist those—of all denominations—who engage in Christian ministry to gain a deeper understanding of their job-related stresses, and of the things they need to flourish—both personally and in ministry. A long-term study and assessment tool, the Project is about better understanding the ups and downs of ministry life. Initiated by Wycliffe Professor of Pastoral Psychology, Wanda Malcolm, the Project launched in June 2014. 

“Behold, I Am Coming Soon” - A Sermon Series on the Apocalypse

“Behold, I Am Coming Soon” - A Sermon Series on the Apocalypse

The Revelation to John, also known as the Apocalypse, is one of the most misunderstood works in the entire canon of Scripture. In recent times it’s often been viewed as a breeding ground for fundamentalism, end-time fanaticism, and sectarian retreat from or hatred of the world. This suspicion of Revelation would have surprised our Christian ancestors.

Reformation Preaching Series - Wycliffe College

The Word is Near You: Seeds of Reformation

A 12-week preaching series every Thursday on passages from Scripture that were key to the position of the Reformers. It will be edited by Peter Robinson and published in the series Wycliffe Studies in Gospel, Church, and Culture (Wipf and Stock).