Emmanuel College is a theological college of Victoria University within the University of Toronto, founded in 1928.
Emmanuel College was founded in 1928 and was established as a result of the formation of The United Church of Canada in 1925. It was formed to continue the tradition of theological education established earlier by Canadian Methodists and Presbyterians. In 1928, Union College united with the Faculty of Theology of Victoria University, and the new college took the name Emmanuel. Since 1969, the United Church has educated for ministry cooperatively in the Toronto School of Theology.
Emmanuel College is a theological college of Victoria University in the University of Toronto. Victoria University is a federated member of the University of Toronto. Emmanuel is the largest theological school associated with the United Church of Canada and educates between one-quarter and one-third of the church's ministers. The United Church funds a portion of its annual budget, currently around 3%.
Emmanuel is one of seven federated theological colleges within the Toronto School of Theology. Its mission is rooted in the ecumenical heritage of the United Church of Canada and equips leaders and scholars for rigorous theological inquiry and inclusive practices of justice and care. Its values include inclusive and respectful dialogue, intellectual curiosity, and academic excellence. In 2010, it launched the Canadian Certificate of Muslim Studies, and in 2015 it introduced the Diploma in Buddhist Mindfulness and Mental Health.
In 2022, Emmanuel College was re-accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). In 2021, the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process (UTQAP) re-certified the Toronto School of Theology, of which Emmanuel College is a member.
Emmanuel College is located at 75 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, ON M5S 1K7. Facilities listed include chapel services, ablution facilities, and a dedicated Muslim prayer space.