Through the Lord’s grace, we have seen much growth and development at Heritage, and we…
Moving Forward: An Update from Dr. Jonathan Griffiths, Heritage College & Seminary
Through the Lord’s grace, we have seen much growth and development at Heritage, and we recognize that we are on the brink of a new chapter for our community. The new seminary building, which is nearing completion, is one very visible reminder on campus of the Lord’s kindness to us as an institution. It also speaks of the great work He has yet for us to do. With hearts full of thanks, we look to the future with hope and in a spirit of dependency, recognizing that none of this would be possible without the Lord’s provision and the steadfast support of our partners.
I am honoured to be welcomed as Chancellor here at Heritage at this key moment of opportunity in the life and history of the school. The Lord has given me a passionate concern to see that a robust and faithful theological education is available across our great country. It is clear that the Lord has been guiding and preparing Heritage to increase its reach and service to the church in Canada and beyond.
This year has given us encouraging indications of the growh and renewal we sense is before us. In September we welcomed on campus the second largest first year college class since 2011. Additionally, our full-time enrolment in the seminary increased by 18%. While we rejoice in the blessings of the present day, we long and pray for the opportunity to serve an greater number of men and women as they prepare to go out and reach our nation with the good news of Jesus Christ.
With this goal in mind, we are so thankful to celebrate God’s incredible provision as we anticipate the January 2025 opening of our new Heritage Theological Seminary building. This new space is impressive in architectural and aesthetic terms, but the building is more than just bricks and mortar; it is a home for the school where we will teach the next generation, gather in community, and equip men and women for life and ministry. This building is a tangible symbol of God’s faithfulness to us—a reminder that He provides for His people, even beyond what we could ever ask or imagine.
- Dr. Jonathan Griffiths
Watch the video below for a video update from Dr. Jonathan Griffiths.
We are excited to announce the publication of two new books through the Heritage Seminary…
Heritage Seminary Press: Book Releases
We are excited to announce the publication of two new books through the Heritage Seminary Press.
The oversight of souls Essays on pastoral ministry By Ray Van Neste
"How do you understand pastoral ministry? What is the centre of your calling as a pastor? Is it difficult for your people to speak directly with you? Do you know your sheep? Do they know you? Are you really shepherding God’s flock as you have been called to by the Great Shepherd, Jesus himself? In this book, Ray Van Neste looks to God’s Word and church history to show that the oversight of souls is to be the very heart of pastoral ministry."
A Phoenix of Women: Puritan spirituality in the letters of Brilliana Harley Edited and introduced by Michael A.G. Haykin
"Brilliana’s letters reveal the heart of her spirituality. As the troubles around her increased, she took increasing solace in the truths of election, the sufficiency of Christ’s work on the cross and the sovereignty of God in salvation. The soil of her heart was truly warmed by “the sweet waters of God’s Word.”
Heritage College & Seminary is excited to once again be hosting our annual Ministry Job…
Ministry Job Fair 2025
Heritage College & Seminary is excited to once again be hosting our annual Ministry Job Fair on campus, this year through our Career & Calling Centre.
We are excited to welcome camps, parachurch organizations, missions organizations, and churches to our campus to share about their ministries and current job openings. These ministries are hiring for full-time and part-time permanent jobs, summer jobs, and internships.
This event is open to:
College and seminary students
High school students interested in summer jobs or short-term missions trips
Anyone interested in a career or job in ministry
We are looking forward to opening up our campus to you for this event. Please join us at Heritage, located at 175 Holiday Inn Drive, on January 9th, 2025. You are welcome to drop in anytime from 2-6pm.
Biblical hermeneutics, as the theory and practice of interpretation, is concerned with understanding the…
Study Hermeneutics with Heritage at Hope Oakville
Biblical hermeneutics, as the theory and practice of interpretation, is concerned with understanding the meaning of the biblical text, as well as its significance for people today. This course is designed to develop some of the philosophical and practical skills needed for the complexities of biblical hermeneutics. We will examine various models of interpretation in order to explore their value and limitations. We will also spend a significant amount of time and effort exploring the various genres of Scripture, and the interpretative principles that accompany each of them. In this course we cover foundational issues of biblical hermeneutics (the art and science of interpretation), and its intent is to develop competency in biblical interpretation for both the personal and public use of the Scriptures.
Course Professor: Dr. David G. Barker
Course Structure
This course is being offered both in person at Hope Bible Church in Oakville and sychronous (live stream).
Classes will run on January 31st & February 1st from 9:00am-5:00pm as well as March 28th & 29th from 9:00am-5:00pm. The time outside of class instruction will be for assignments, reading and other course work.
How to Participate in the Course
There are two different ways you can take this course.
For Audit: Pay a $270 fee and participate in the learning without doing homework or assignments. You do not receive credit for the course.
For Credit: Apply at Heritage College & Seminary, participate in all aspects of the course and receive credit upon passing completion.
Application Fee Applies. Click here for more information.
Course Tuition Fee: $1,215
Note: Current Heritage Students can register in their myHeritage account.
Heritage Theological Seminary and Hope Bible Church recognize the responsibility to equip and build up strong disciples of the Word. Heritage Theological Seminary, is thankful for support from Hope Bible Church, to bring an in-person class to the GTA, at Hope’s Oakville site this January.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Karyn Mowbray, Assistant Registrar - Seminary at kmowbray@heritagecs.edu or by calling 519.651.2869 Ext. 270.
October 18, 2024 New Building Set to Open: A Hub for Training Christian Leaders The…
New Building Set to Open: A Hub for Training Christian Leaders
October 18, 2024
New Building Set to Open: A Hub for Training Christian Leaders
The construction of our new seminary building is progressing exceedingly well and is on track for completion by the end of December. It is our hope that this modern facility will provide the ideal environment for teaching, learning, and ministry as we continue to equip Christian leaders to serve the church.
We anticipate classes to start in the new building come January, and we are eagerly anticipating our official Grand Opening Celebration in March 2025.
We're hitting the ground running, with the new building already set to host two key events, including the By Faith: Young Adults Conference on March 22, in partnership with The Gospel Coalition, and the Gospel Kids Conference on May 29-31. We are excited to see these events set the tone for the meaningful ministry and community engagement that will take place within these walls.
Dr. Jonathan Griffiths, the new Chancellor of Heritage, emphasized the importance of this development.
“The need for Christian leaders of conviction and integrity to serve the Canadian church has never been greater. The complexity of our cultural moment is unprecedented, and our churches are crying out for capable leaders who are equipped to proclaim the truth with boldness and grace. Heritage has a vital contribution to make to the Canadian church – and indeed the global church – at such a time as this. The Lord has blessed us with a gifted faculty, an excellent facility, and a shared fidelity to the Word of God. I count it a great privilege to serve as Chancellor at a time of strategic opportunity for Heritage to contribute to the cause of Christ in our land.
We thank the Lord for His continued provision and for this opportunity to expand our impact. We look forward to welcoming students, faculty, and guests to this exceptional new space as we seek to fulfill our mission of advancing the cause of Christ both in Canada and around the world.
If you are moved to give to this project, please complete and return the included donation form or give online at DiscoverHeritage.ca/Donate and choose “capital donation” on the donation form. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of a gift towards this initiative.
