FaithWay Baptist College of Canada is a private

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in Ajax, Ontario,

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History

It was founded in 1983 by Dr. Robert D. Kirkland and Dr. James O. Phillips, and officially recognized by the province of Ontario as a

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under the FaithWay Baptist College of Canada Act, 1991.

Status

In 1991, the Ontario legislature officially recognized the seminary as a degree-granting institution through the passage of "An Act to Incorporate FaithWay Baptist College of Canada Act, 1991".

Governance

The seminary is governed by a board of trustees, roughly half of which is made up of members and officials of the FaithWay Baptist Church, and a Senate composed of the faculty, school administrators and several trustees.

Academic programs

''Programs include:'' * Certificate of Biblical Studies * Graduate of Theology Diploma * Bachelor of Theology Degree – Church Administration * Bachelor of Theology Degree – Missions * Bachelor of Religious Education Degree – Church Administration * Bachelor of Religious Education Degree – Missions * Bachelor of Religious Education Degree – Church Ministries * Bachelor of Religious Education Degree – Music * Bachelor of Religious Education Degree – Christian Day School * Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree

References

External links

* Colleges in Ontario Baptist seminaries and theological colleges in Canada {{Canada-university-stub