Carey Theological College

Carey Theological College
TypeSeminary
Established1960 (1960)
AffiliationCanadian Baptists of Western Canada
Academic affiliation
University of British Columbia
Location
Vancouver
,
British Columbia
,
Canada

49°16′18″N 123°14′56″W / 49.27156°N 123.2490°W / 49.27156; -123.2490
Websitewww.carey-edu.ca

Carey Theological College is Baptist theological institute based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada.

History

The Carey Theological College was founded in 1959 as Carey Hall by the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada. [1] It officially opened in 1960. [2] In 1991, it was renamed Carey Theological College.[3]

Programs

Carey places an emphasis on applied theology, particularly preaching, missions, urban studies, evangelism, spiritual formation and equipping ministries.

References

  1. ^ William H. Brackney, Congregation and Campus: Baptists in Higher Education, Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 377
  2. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 278
  3. ^ W. Glenn Jonas Jr., The Baptist River, Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 217