Tyndale University is a Christian institution of higher education in Toronto, Ontario, standing in the Protestant Evangelical tradition.
Tyndale University is a Christian institution of higher education standing in the Protestant Evangelical tradition. Its mission is dedicated to the pursuit of truth and to excellence in teaching, learning and research, for the enriching of mind, heart and character, to serve the church and the world for the glory of God. The university is located at 3377 Bayview Ave, Toronto, Ontario M2M 3S4, at the north end of the city close to the intersection of Steeles and Bayview avenues.
Tyndale's humble beginnings date to 1894, when it started as a Bible Training School in the Toronto area with 138 students from eight denominations. Founded in 1894 as Toronto Bible Training School, it was the third of its kind established in North America and the first in Canada. In 1968, Toronto Bible College and London College of Bible and Missions merged to form Ontario Bible College, and Ontario Theological Seminary was established in 1976. In 2007, Tyndale received approval to offer a Bachelor of Education program, and in December 2020 its name was legally changed to Tyndale University by an act of legislation.
Tyndale offers a wide range of degrees and programs at its School of Arts & Sciences, School of Education and Seminary. The School of Education's Bachelor of Education prepares teachers for primary, junior and intermediate grades. Tyndale Seminary is described as Canada's largest seminary.
In 2007, Tyndale negotiated the purchase of the 56-acre Morrow Park property on Bayview Avenue from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto. Campus facilities listed include residence with kitchenettes, a residence mini market, a residence kitchen serving hot meals and laundry, campus-wide wireless network, Henderson Fitness Centre, Guardians Den, Guardians Studio, the J. William Horsey Library and the ABBA Resource Centre.
Tyndale accepts undergraduate applications and has a separate international student admission route.