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Kingswood University

Coordinates: 45°43′36″N 65°31′23″W / 45.72667°N 65.52306°W / 45.72667; -65.52306
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Kingswood University
MottoEquipping Servant Leaders for Global Impact
TypePrivate
Established1945 (Woodstock, NB)
Moved 1947 (Yarmouth, NS)
Moved 1965 (Sussex, NB)
AffiliationWesleyan Church
PresidentDr. Steven Lennox
DeanDr. Janet Starks
Academic staff
26
Students300[1]
Undergraduates300
Postgraduates0
Location
Sussex
,
NB
,
Canada

45°43′36″N 65°31′23″W / 45.72667°N 65.52306°W / 45.72667; -65.52306
CampusRural
ColoursBlack   & Red  
AffiliationsWesleyan Church
Association for Biblical Higher Education
Association of Christian Schools International
Christian Holiness Partnership
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, CHEC
Websitehttp://kingswood.edu

Kingswood University is an evangelical Christian University associated with the Wesleyan Church,[2] located in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. It is chartered by the province of New Brunswick[3] and authorized to confer degrees in church-related education. The University is also registered with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada,[4] the Association of Christian Schools International,[5] and the Christian Holiness Partnership (CHP).[6]

History

Kingswood University was founded in October 1945, in Woodstock, New Brunswick by the Alliance of the Reformed Baptist Church of Canada as the Holiness Bible Institute. Its primary purpose was the training of ministers to serve the Reformed Baptist Church within the Atlantic region. In 1947, the school was relocated to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and renamed Bethany Bible College.[7]

In 1965, Bethany relocated a second time to its present location in Sussex, New Brunswick. In July 1966, the Alliance of the Reformed Baptist Church of Canada joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Two years later in June 1968, the Wesleyan Methodist Church merged with the Pilgrim Holiness Church to form what is known today as The Wesleyan Church.

Over the course of time, the University has made significant advances in its academic programs. In May 1970, the General Board of Administration of The Wesleyan Church authorized Bethany Bible College to award the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion, the basic four-year program for those entering full-time ministerial service. In 1983, the Province of New Brunswick, through official legislation, authorized Bethany to grant church-related degrees. Accreditation was granted in 1987 by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and reaffirmed in 1997.

On June 1, 2010, Dr. Mark Gorveatte, formerly the District Superintendent for the West-Michigan Wesleyan District, became the eleventh and current president of the University.[8][9] Also in 2010, Dr. David Smith, formerly the Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University, became Kingswood's Vice President of Academic Affairs.

In the fall of 2011, the name of Bethany Bible College was formally changed to Kingswood University.[10][11]

Location

Kingswood University Tom Phillippe House.

Kingswood University is located on the west side of Sussex, New Brunswick. The campus is split between the lower campus located off Main Street and the upper campus located on top of a hill. The back side of campus is ringed by the Kennebecasis River.

Lower campus

Nicholson Hall
  • The Earle & Marion Trouten Library
  • Library staff offices
  • One classroom
 Burbury Administration Building
  • Administration Department
  • Admissions Department
  • Communications Department
  • One classroom
  • Practice Rooms
  • Video Studio

Upper campus

Kingswood University Upper Campus.
Bridgeo House
  • Business Office
  • Operations
 Faculty House
  • Faculty offices
 Joan Phillippe House
  • Female residence
 Townhouse
  • 16 apartments for married and single students
 Spiritual Life Department
  • Academic Department
Ingersoll Dorm
  • Male residence
 Stairs Hall
  • Cafeteria
  • Classrooms
 Mitchell Student Center
  • Student Services
  • Deli
  • Weight/exercise room
  • Campus mailboxes
  • TV and rec room
 Tom Phillippe Dorm
  • Split male and female dorm
 Saunders Irving Chapel
  • Chapel
  • Prayer room
  • Wesley Hall (Banquet Hall with Meeting Room / Classroom Area)
Kingswood University Stairs Hall.

Academics

Degrees offered

  • Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology[12]
  • Bachelor of Theology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian School Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
  • Associate of Arts
  • Associate of Arts Degree in Evangelism & Compassion Ministry

Major and Minor programs of study

  • Children's Ministry
  • Christian Counseling
  • Christian Education
  • Church planting
  • Global Ministry
  • Worship Leading
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Youth Ministry

Athletics

Kingswood athletic teams are known as the Blazers, who as of December 2010 were undefeated in their hockey league at a record of 9-0. This was the first time in Kingswood history for this to happen. All teams use the Blazer logo which is a red flame.

Kingswood Blazer collegiate teams

Men’s Softball, Women’s Softball, Co-ed Soccer, Co-ed Hockey, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Co-ed Volleyball.

Intramural sports

Kingswood University - Blazer Hockey.
Badminton, Ball hockey, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Curling, Golf, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball.

Other leisure and recreational activities

  • Canoeing and kayaking the Kennebecasis River and Saint John River
  • Cross-country skiing at Fundy National Park or the walking trails of Sussex
  • Downhill skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Poley Mountain Ski Resort
  • Golfing and Curling at the Sussex Golf & Curling Club
  • Hiking and camping at Fundy Park, Caton’s Island or the nearby “bluff”
  • Horseback riding at Circle Square Ranch
  • Ice skating at the 8th Hussars arena
  • Indoor swimming at the Fairway Inn
  • Sea kayaking in Alma, New Brunswick on the Bay of Fundy
  • Skateboarding at the 8th Hussars sports arena (Via outdoor fenced in skate park)
  • Walking trails of Sussex
  • Hiking at the Fundy Trail Parkway in St. Martins, New Brunswick

See also

References

  1. ^ "Full-time plus Part-time Enrollment" (PDF). Association of Atlantic Universities. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  2. ^ "Wesleyan Colleges and Universities". Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Universities". Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. ^ "The EFC - Educational Institution Affiliates". Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  5. ^ "ACSI Eastern Canada - Schools in New Brunswick". Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  6. ^ http://kingswood.edu/about-us/accreditation/ Kingswood University - Accreditation and Charter
  7. ^ http://kingswood.edu/about-us/history/
  8. ^ http://kingswood.edu/about-us/president/
  9. ^ http://www.swu.edu/about-swu/news/swu-alumnus-named-president-of-bethany-bible-college/#.Uw3XmXlEkVQ
  10. ^ http://www.gnb.ca/0062/gazette/rg20111207.pdf
  11. ^ http://www.kingswoodpeople.co.uk/Canadian-university-changes-honour-Kingswood/story-15233901-detail/story.html
  12. ^ http://www.abhe.org/pages/accreditation/pdf/2013_USDE_Summary_of_Actions_2013-02-27.pdf
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