Welcome to Grebel

At Conrad Grebel University College, vibrant residence life and distinctive academics come together in a close-knit learning community. Grebel’s spirit sparks creativity, kindles generosity, and embodies hospitality, bringing together people of many backgrounds and worldviews in a culture of belonging.

Grebel is home to an enthusiastic residence community on the campus of the University of Waterloo, offering student housing in a welcoming environment. Join this friendly community of people who are dedicated to making Grebel an inspiring place to live and grow. Meet some of Grebel's current students. Take an in-person or virtual tour. Discover leadership opportunities. Apply now to live in the residence.

Study with professors in a community-oriented learning environment. Grebel teaches within the Arts faculty at the University of Waterloo, administering the Music and Peace and Conflict Studies programs at Waterloo, and offering additional undergraduate courses in Arts, History, Mennonite Studies, Sociology, and Religion, Culture, and Spirituality. Grebel offers master's degrees in Theological Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Where is the Peace Tech?

As countries around the world are rapidly re-arming and increasing defence spending, there is a growing need to invest in peacebuilding too. The Build Peace 2026 conference in Waterloo this weekend will explore emerging challenges to peace in a digital era, and innovative approaches to addressing them.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Searching for Peace Across Cultures

Professor Derek Suderman spent fall reading week teaching a class of 40 participants at SEMILLA, the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary based in Guatemala City. His course, “Searching for Shalom Through the Old Testament,” brought participants together from across Central America for a week of biblical study.

PACS student Sophia Kauffman travelled to Indiana to participate in Peace Talks, sharing her speech called “Sitting with Our Shame: Facing the History of Mennonite Residential Schools.”

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