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Tyndale University College & Seminary. “2016 Spring Convocation, University College.”
(2016)

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• UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY •
2016

SPRING CONVOCATION
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Saturday, May 7, 2016
2:00 p.m.Tyndale Chapel

3377 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M2M 3S4



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ABOUT TYNDALE

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THE HISTORY

Tyndale University College & Seminary was founded in 1894 as the
Toronto Bible Training School. Later known as Toronto Bible College,
it merged with the London College of Bible and Missions in 1968 to
become Ontario Bible College. The Seminary was established in 1976
to offer graduate theological education. In 1998, the name Tyndale
was assumed, honouring William Tyndale (1494-1536), the early
English reformer whose commitment to making Scripture available
to all persons led him to undertake the first English translation of the
Bible. He is a model for scholarship, faith, and vision. In 2003, Tyndale
was accorded university college status by the Province of Ontario. In
2007, Tyndale received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities and from the Ontario College of Teachers
to offer a Bachelor of Education program. The Seminary's graduate
degrees, including the Doctor of Ministry degree, are accredited by
The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and
Canada (ATS). In 2007, Tyndale purchased the Morrow Park property
from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto. Tyndale is an evangelical,
multi-denominational school with more than 9,500 alumni.

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THE MISSION

Tyndale is dedicated to the pursuit of truth,
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.

During the service, please turn off all
electronic devices and keep aisles clear.

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[ order of the ceremony ]
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2016 SPRING CONVOCATION

Musical Prelude
William Jones
Organist

Call to Worship (please stand)
Dr. Melissa Davis
Music & Worship Arts

Processional (please remain standing)
Dr. Melissa Davis / William Jones

[ hymn title ]
This Is My Father’s World

[ verse 1 ]
This is my Father's world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the sphere
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.

[ verse 2 ]
This is my Father's world,
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass;
He speaks to me everywhere.

[ verse 3 ]
This is my Father's world.
O Let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:

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Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; Let the earth be glad!
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!

Invocation (please remain standing)
Dr. Barry Smith
Senior Vice President Academic & Dean of the University College

Welcome
Dr. Gary Nelson
President & Vice Chancellor

Singing of the National Anthem (please standing)

[ title of the song ]
O Canada

[ verse 1 ]
O Canada! Our home and native Land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

[ verse 2 ]
Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our Dominion, in thy Loving care.
Help us to find, O God, in thee,
A lasting rich reward.
As waiting for the better day,
We ever stand on guard.
God keep our land, glorious and free.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

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Introduction
Dr. Barry Smith

Scripture Reading
John 1:1-18
Dr. Helen Noh
Assistant Professor of Psychology

2016 Graduating Student Speaker
Brent Bonvanie, BA
Introduced by Dr Bill Friesen, Associate Professor of English

Introduction of the Graduation Speaker
Dr. Brad Faught
Professor of History

Graduation Address
"Why Does History Matter in a Christian Liberal Arts College"
Dr. Ian Gentles
Distinguished Professor of History

Congregational Song (please stand)

[ hymn title ]
Speak, O Lord

[ verse 1 ]
Speak, O Lord, as we come to You
To receive the food of Your Holy Word.
Take Your truth, plant it deep in us;
Shape and fashion us in Your likeness,
That the light of Christ might be seen today
In our acts of love and our deeds of faith.
Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us
All Your purposes for Your glory.

[ verse 2 ]
Teach us, Lord, full obedience,
Holy reverence, true humility;
Test our thoughts and our attitudes

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In the radiance of Your purity.
Cause our faith to rise; cause our eyes to see
Your majestic love and authority.
Words of pow'r that can never fail-
Let their truth prevail over unbelief.
Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds;
Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us-
Truths unchanged from the dawn of time
That will echo down through eternity.
And by grace well stand on Your promises,
And by faith well walk as You walk with us.
Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built
And the earth is filled with Your glory.

Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Gary Nelson
Dr. Barry Smith

Congratulations from the Board of Governors
Linda Tripp
Tyndale Board of Governors

Welcome to the Alumni Association
Kevin Kirk
Senior Director, External Relations & Chief Enrollment Officer

Closing Remarks & Benediction
Dr. Gary Nelson

Recessional (please stand)
Dr. Melissa Davis, William Jones

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[ hymn title ]
Take My Life and Let It Be

[ verse 1 ]
Take my Life and Let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days;
Let them fLow in endLess praise,
Let them flow in endLess praise.

[ verse 2 ]
Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy Love.
Take my feet and Let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.

[ verse 3 ]
Take my voice and Let me sing
Always, only, for my King.
Take my lips and Let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.

[ verse 4 ]
Take my will and make it Thine;
It shall be no Longer mine.
Take my heart it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.

[ verse 5 ]
Take my Love; my Lord, I pour
At thy feet its. treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

Reception to follow: in the Student Commons & Patio Area


This is My Father's World: Text: Maltbie D. Babcock, Music: Trad. English melody;,adapt, by Franklin L. Sheppard. Public Domain.
Speak, O Lord: Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. CCLI License No. 140643.
Take My Life and Let It Be: Text Frances Ridley Havergal, Music: Henri Abraham Cesar Malan.
CCLI License No. 140643.

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GRADUATES

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BACHELOR OF
 ARTS HONOURS

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English
Brent Bonvanie
Benjamin Lane-Smith

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History
Desaree Rosskopf

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Philosophy
Joshua Finkle
Katelynn Wilson

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Psychology
Christina Morrison

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BACHELOR OF ARTS

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Biblical Studies and Theology

Cecilia Appiah-Agyei
Sarah Bandstra
Scott Bickle
Candace Boodoo
Rizalde Dequilla
Hannah Fairbanks
Curtis Hartshorn

Jeremy Hennessy
Hyun Bin Hwang
Ronald Jarad
Lois Joo
Michael Kim
Ikranrin Makan
Deborah Matter
Caleb Mortley
Adam Morton

Caitlin Moses
Richard Noel
Jason Normore
Christian Park
Jeremy Ranasinghearachchige
Christopher Rosevear

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Biblical Studies and
Theology - Pentecostal

Sabryna Ellsworth
Matthew Hiscock
Keri-Lynn Hodder
Rebecca Howell
Kristian Morgan
Gerad Noble
Alexa Osmond
Bethany Parsons
Rebecca Soper

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Business Administration
Curtis Kuseler

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Business Administration -
International Development
Stacie Mansfield

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English

Sarah Bandstra
Joshua Chapman
Emily Crouse
Hannah Fairbanks
Lucinda Koroll

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History
Julie Dopking

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Human Services - Early
Childhood Education

Emily Walker
Elisha York

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Human Services - Social
Service Work

Betlehem Haile
Melissa Williams

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Human Services - Modular
Lia Soares Costa

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Philosophy

Joshua Chapman
Ikranrin Makan
Richard Noel

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Psychology

Nicole Auclair
Kendra Finlayson
Marleigh McConnell
Adriana Myland
Sarah Stanton
Ruthanne Sweeney
Belen Tesfamicael
Lyndsay Viveiros

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BACHELOR OF
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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General Ministries

Quincy Bergman
Declan Ramsaran
Michael Stanley

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General Ministries -
Chinese Language

Rachelle Ho
Linying Liu

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Pastoral Ministry

Isaac Godwin
Max Woodley

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GRADUATION AWARDS

Association of Christian Evangelical Ministries
Scholarship in Mission
Caitlin Moses, Rebecca Soper

Dr. John McNicol Memorial Award in Biblical Studies
Deborah Matter

Jean C. Scott Memorial Award in General Arts
Brent Bonvanie

Percy H. Harris/ J. C. Macaulay Award in Ministry Studies
Michael Stanley, Max Woodley

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Reg Allatt
Clarence Buckle
Sam Chan
Keith Elford
Kim Evans

Steven Holmes, Chair
Jesse James
Wallace Leung
Irene Loewen

Geoffrey Moore
Gary Nelson
Dale Patterson, Vice Chair
Benjamin Reynolds
David Sherbino
Linda Tripp
Aileen Van Ginkel
Andrew Williams

Honorary Member
Beverley Muir

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATION

John Wilkinson, EdD
Chancellor

Gary Nelson, DMin
President & Vice Chancellor

Janet Clark, PhD
Senior Vice President Academic & Dean of the Seminary

Randy Henderson, BComm, CA
Senior Vice President Finance & Chief Operating Officer

Barry Smith, PhD
Senior Vice President Academic & Dean of the University College
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PRESIDENTS EMERITI

William McRae, DMin
Brian Stiller, DMin

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STUDENT SERVICES

Brenda Ho, BBA
Registrar

George Sweetman, MCS
Dean of Student Life

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FACULTY

University College Faculty

Paul Arsenault, PhD
Amanda Azarbehi, PhD
Kenneth Badley, PhD
Joseph Bishay, BEd
Trevor Brown, MA
Craig Carter, PhD
Eric Crouse, PhD

Rick Cunningham, MEd
Elizabeth Davey, PhD
Melissa Davis, DMA
Richard Davis, PhD
Daniel Driver, PhD
Natasha Duquette, PhD
Brad Faught, PhD

Robert Foster, EdD
Paul Franks, PhD
Bill Friesen, PhD
Ian Gentles, PhD
Douglas Hayhoe, PhD
Carsten Hennings, DBA
Anthony Hutchinson, PhD
Terry LeBLanc, PhD
Jane MacIntyre, MA
Scott Masson, PhD

Carla Nelson, PhD
Bradley Noel, ThD
Helen Noh, PhD
Nathanael Ojong, PhD

Hugh Rendle, MLS
Benjamin Reynolds, PhD
Daniel Scott, DMin
Stephen Thomson, ThM
Daniel Wong, DMin


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Adjunct

Derek Chisholm, PhD
Alan Davey, DMin
Dale Dawson, ThD
Beverley Muir, MEd

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GRADUATING STUDENT SPEAKER

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Brent Bonvanie, BA

Brent was born into a loving Christian family of Dutch heritage. After
graduating from Toronto District Christian High School in 2011, Brent
spent a year at Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre in British Columbia.
He enrolled as a History Major at Tyndale the following September, but
after learning that he could trace a culture's history and development
through stories, he joined his colleagues in the English Department.
As a student, Brent has has worked as an Academic Tutor and Writing
Consultant, and has recently completed his undergraduate thesis on
the work of Joseph Conrad and George Orwell. Brent is also involved in
children's and youth ministry at his church, and hopes to one day write
Christian education curriculum. This coming fall, Brent plans to attend
the University of Toronto to study English literature at the Masters Level.
He is extremely thankful for the friends and the professors at Tyndale
who have constantly pushed him to think more deeply, write more
critically, and pursue Christ more completely.

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CONVOCATION SPEAKER

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Ian Gentles, PhD

Before coming to Tyndale, Dr. Gentles taught at York University’s
Glendon College. Most of his scholarly research has been on the
English Revolution, about which he has written many articles and four
books: The New Model Army in England, Ireland and Scotland, 1645-1653
(Basil Blackwell, 1992]; Soldiers, Writers and Statesmen of the English
Revolution (Cambridge University Press, 1998]; The English Revolution
and the Wars in the Three Kingdoms, 1638-1652 (Pearson, 2007) and
Oliver Cromwell: God's Warrior and the English Revolution (Palgrave
Macmillan, 2011). His most recent books, of which he is the co-author,
are Complications: Abortion's Impact on Women (deVeber, 2013) and It's
Not That Simple: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Today (deVeber, 2015).
He is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and a recipient
of several major research grants from the Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council of Canada.

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