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{{Short description|Theological institute in British Columbia, Canada}} |
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'''Carey Theological College''' is |
'''Carey Theological College''' is [[Baptist]] [[theological institute]] based in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]]. It is affiliated with the [[Canadian Baptists of Western Canada]]. |
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==History== |
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Carey Theological College is actively involved with the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and affiliated with the [[University of British Columbia]]. The college makes use of theological scholars in the area, particularly through a working relationship with [[Regent College]], an evangelical graduate school of theology situated nearby. |
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The Carey Theological College was founded in 1959 as Carey Hall by the [[Canadian Baptists of Western Canada]]. <ref> William H. Brackney, ''Congregation and Campus: Baptists in Higher Education'', Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 377</ref> It officially opened in 1960. <ref> William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 278</ref> In 1991, it was renamed Carey Theological College.<ref> W. Glenn Jonas Jr., ''The Baptist River'', Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 217</ref> |
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Carey is an active participant of the Network of Evangelical Theological Schools of Western Canada, a network providing shared distributive-learning options both to those in ministry and those preparing for ministry. For example, the college has a working relationship with [[Taylor College and Seminary|Taylor Seminary]], a graduate school of the North American Baptist Conference located in [[Edmonton]]. |
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Also, as of the fall of 2012, reciprocal academic arrangements were agreed upon with the [[Prairie Bible Institute]] of [[Three Hills, Alberta|Three Hills]], [[Alberta]]. Currently, fourth year students in Prairie's ministry and theological programs are eligible to receive advanced standing in Carey's master's degree programs or alternatively, a student may enroll in courses from Carey after completing three years at Prairie and have Carey's graduate credits fulfill fourth year bachelor's degree requirements at the Bible College as well as apply toward a master's degree. |
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==Programs== |
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Carey places an emphasis on applied [[theology]], particularly preaching, missions, urban studies, evangelism, spiritual formation and equipping ministries. |
Carey places an emphasis on applied [[theology]], particularly preaching, missions, urban studies, evangelism, spiritual formation and equipping ministries. |
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Latest revision as of 18:10, 14 January 2024
| Type | Seminary |
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| Established | 1960 |
| Affiliation | Canadian Baptists of Western Canada |
Academic affiliation | University of British Columbia |
| Location | , British Columbia , Canada 49°16′18″N 123°14′56″W / 49.27156°N 123.2490°W |
| Website | www |
Carey Theological College is Baptist theological institute based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada.
History[edit]
The Carey Theological College was founded in 1959 as Carey Hall by the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada. [1] It officially opened in 1960. [2] In 1991, it was renamed Carey Theological College.[3]
Programs[edit]
Carey places an emphasis on applied theology, particularly preaching, missions, urban studies, evangelism, spiritual formation and equipping ministries.
References[edit]
- ^ William H. Brackney, Congregation and Campus: Baptists in Higher Education, Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 377
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 278
- ^ W. Glenn Jonas Jr., The Baptist River, Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 217
