Asian-Canadian Centre for Theology and Ministry

The Centre for Asian-Canadian Theology and Ministry was established in 1995 by Knox College to facilitate the theological education of leaders for the rapidly growing Asian-Canadian church in Canada and to encourage their prophetic contribution to The Presbyterian Church in Canada. {Asian-Canadian Centre for Theology and Ministry logo}

Recruitment and Education Assistance
The Centre assists the Director of Academic Programs (M.Div.) in identifying and meeting with potential ministerial candidates in the Asian-Canadian community. The Centre also assists the College so that the College constantly provides adequate training for Asian-Canadian ministerial candidates.

Bibliographic Resources on Asian-North American Theology and Ministry
The Centre is building a library to collect literature in English on Asian-North American Theology and Ministry. This collection will be an invaluable resource, not only for students at Knox College, but for the entire church.

Research for the Direction of Asian-Canadian Churches
Through intensive seminars sponsored by the Centre, Asian-Canadian scholars and pastors are brought together to reflect upon some of the critical issues facing Asian-Canadian churches. For example, recent conferences include “Small Group Bible Study in the Korean Church” and “Effective Ministry in the Asian-Canadian Church.”

Studies in Asia
Asian-Canadian theological students are encouraged to spend a year of study in their root culture. The Centre has already created such a bridge with The Presbyterian Theological College and Seminary, Seoul, Korea. The Centre is presently seeking to develop similar relationships with other Asian seminaries (e.g. in Taiwan).


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