'Facing' Conrad Grebel

From the President's Desk

“Conrad Grebel” University College was named for a church reformer in sixteenth-century Zurich, Switzerland. Grebel was an early leader of the Swiss Anabaptists, one of the radical Protestant groups who eventually became known as Mennonites. No portraits or engravings of Conrad Grebel were made during his lifetime, and the most widespread picture of him is an imagined portrait painted in 1972 by the artist Tom Shenk.

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Category: Feature From the President's Desk

Student Impact Stories

The University of Waterloo has nurtured an environment where opportunities for experiential learning are vast and varied. Fully engaged in this trend of learning beyond the classroom, Grebel offers students a chance to participate in leadership roles, music ensembles, and volunteering. These opportunities complement in-class learning and allow students to link their studies with life experiences.

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Category: Feature Student Life

Classroom Learning is Only a Fraction of a PACS Education

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) program at Grebel intentionally blends theory and practice. As with many professions, peace practitioners know that the theory behind any approach is only a part of successful work—theory must be put into practice.

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Category: Feature Academic

Practicing Empathy across Disciplines

After studying science for my undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo, I wanted to grow in my personal relationship with God and discern his calling on my life, so I enrolled in the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program.

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Category: Feature Specialty Programs Academic