Tyndale University
Tyndale University
This Canadian University was established in 1894 in the city of Toronto in the province of Ontario and was initially known as the Toronto Bible Training School. Currently it’s a private interdenominational evangelical Christian university which offers a lot of programs both on the graduate and undergraduate levels. Overall more than 1300 students study at Tyndale University and participate in different extracurricular athletic activities such as intramural ball hockey, volleyball, frisbee and others.
Programs
As was already mentioned, Tyndale University offers a lot of academic programs. For instance, on the undergraduate level Tyndale University provides the following programs: English, Christian Studies, History and Global Studies, Linguistics, Music and Worship of Arts, Psychology, Writing and Communication, Pastoral Ministry, Intercultural Studies, Business Administration, Bible Translation, Early Childhood Education and a number of others.
For instance, the program of Early Childhood Development is offered in collaboration with Seneca College thus you will obtain both a diploma and a degree within a four years study period. The program at Tyndale University leads to a Bachelor's of Arts in Human Services degree. Students undertake internships during their studies when they can gain hands-on experience in childcare centres or schools. After graduation from Tyndale University, students will be able to work as Child Care Workers, Early Childhood Educators and Children’s Ministry Workers as they learn such courses as Marriage and Family, Behavior in Groups, Autism, Childhood Development and others.
The International Development program of Tyndale University leads to the Bachelor of Arts in International Development degree. During their studies at Tyndale University, students learn all the necessary disciplines to understand the problems and roots of poverty and inequality and how to achieve social justice and change. Moreover, you will study project management, team leadership and financial accounting to have more employment opportunities after graduation and actually introduce effective tools for society to evolve. International students who study the program of International Development will have a chance to complete an internship in different agencies and organizations which deal with promoting international development. After graduation from the program of International Development at Tyndale University, international students can work as citizen service officers, corporate finance project leads and corporate development coordinators.
The program of Tyndale University which leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English is one of the most popular ones. During the program you will have a chance to study such courses as Studies in C.S. Lewis, Shakespeare, the Bible as Literature, Science Fiction and Arthurian Literature. After graduation from the program of English at Tyndale University students will be able to work as editors, writers, teachers and youth workers. So if you are fascinated about reading and researching different types of literature from Canadian to African American then this program will be perfect for you.
Another undergraduate program of Tyndale University is called Social Service Worker which leads to the Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Human Services. This program of Tyndale University is also offered with collaboration with Seneca College which means that you will gain two credentials from two educational establishments. Graduates of the program of Social Service Worker can work as mental health counsellors, community crisis workers and street outreach workers or continue education in other educational institutions in Canada. For instance, the University of Victoria offers to achieve a Master of Social Work.
Another interesting program offered by Tyndale University is Philosophy. If you have been always pondering over the questions of life and existence as a whole, then this program of Tyndale University will be the right choice for you. During the classes you will discuss controversial topics with your fellow-students and professors as your mentors so that you will be able to see different topics from other perspectives. Some of the courses that you will be studying during the program of Philosophy at Tyndale University are the following: Critical Reasoning, Symbolic Logic, Belief, Truth and Knowledge, Bioethics, the Problem of Evil and others.
Within three or four years an international student may achieve the degree of Bachelor of Religious Education. This program of Tyndale University is based on theology and focuses at preparing leaders for ministry in churches and missions. Students who decide to study this program at Tyndale University can choose among three concentrations: General Ministries, Pastoral Ministry and Youth Ministry. The program of Religious Education with the concentration in General Ministries is also offered in a module format for adult students, who are 25 years and older. To be eligible for the modular format, students need to serve for at least two years in a church or professional ministry.
Tyndale University offers students two programs which lead to the Master of Arts degree, they are Clinical Counseling and Thanatology. The first one is designed for students who have already achieved Bachelor’s studies in Psychology and wish to become a professional counsellor and psychotherapist. These occupations are only growing in demand as people pay more and more attention to their mental well-being, which means that after graduation from Tyndale University, students will surely find employment in this field.
The program of Thanatology offered by Tyndale University focuses on studying grief, death and bereavement from different angles and various aspects of it. The students of Tyndale University who want to achieve Thanatologist Pastoral Specialist certificate will need to complete an internship lasting for more than two hundred hours and at least six courses in thanatology. The students of the program are trained how to help people to deal with death and loss and other problems pertinent to it and support them either in secular or religious institutions.
There are also a number of seminary programs offered by Tyndale University. Some of them are the following: Spiritual Formation, Church in the City, Biblical Languages, Christian Education and Discipleship, Communicating the Gospel, Youth and Family Ministry, Non-Profit Organizational Leadership and a number of others. You may also achieve the following degrees: Master of Theological Studies, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry and Post-Doctor of Ministry Certificate.
For example, the program which leads to the Master of Divinity degree lasts for three years and aims at shaping true ministry leaders. Students of the program at Tyndale University will study theological courses from a critical perspective and gain experience in ministry practice, fully comprehending the mission of God in the world in global and social terms.
The total tuition fee for international students is around $16200 CAD per academic year which consists of ten courses, considering that a three credit hour course will cost an international student around $1600 CAD. In addition to this, international non-American students are to pay an additional $33 CAD per credit hour.
Accommodation
International students are allowed to live in a residence of Tyndale University. It’s located just a few minutes away from the building where classes are held so you don’t need to spend time commuting to the university. The cost of living in a residence for an international student is around $3420 CAD per semester for a single room with a sink, while the cost of a double room is around $1963 CAD. Students of Tyndale University are obliged to buy a meal plan if they wish to live in a residence. The cost of a meal plan varies from $1450 CAD to $2150 CAD depending on the type.
If you don’t wish to live in a student residence, you may rent an apartment in Toronto while studying at Tyndale University. For instance, a bachelor apartment will cost on average around $1225 CAD per month while a two bedroom flat will cost an international student five hundred dollars more. The final cost of the flat will depend on the type of furnishing and its proximity to the downtown. Moreover, pay attention to its proximity to Tyndale University as if a flat will be too far from it, you will need to spend additional money for a transportation pass.
Future Prospects
There is a great number of opportunities lie ahead for Tyndale University international graduates. If you wish to start working right after your graduation from the university, you may come back to your native country or travel anywhere in the world to find employment. International students may as well continue living and start their working path in Canada. One of the ways to do this is getting a post-graduation work permit - a unique chance offered to international graduates from Canadian educational establishments by the government of this country as one of its main foreign policy strategies is fostering immigration of talented and skilled workers. Thus a work permit will allow you to work in Canada for up to three years after graduation from Tyndale University and after this period you can apply for the Express Entry and become a permanent resident of Canada. If you want to postpone the start of your professional career and acquire further knowledge of the field of your interest, then you may extend your study permit and achieve another academic credential either at Tyndale University or at any other educational establishment in Canada.
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