It may not be immediately apparent how an academic teaching and research centre like the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre (TMTC) serves the church. Nevertheless, over the course of more than thirty years, TMTC has consistently been a bridge between the church and the academy.
The Conflict Management Certificate Program operates under the premise that each person can learn how to deal with conflict in a healthy and effective manner. The program and the workshops provide an opportunity to explore new ideas and train participants to work effectively with others.
In an effort to resource churches, schools, and civil society, Grebel is introducing Grebel to-go. Through lectures, presentations, workshops, adult and youth education, and sermons, faculty members at Grebel are eager to share their expertise in peace, music, worship, Mennonites, religious studies, theology, and history.
Grebel’s Spirituality and Aging program helps to connect the church with resources. Our Aging and the Spiritual Life course (which accepts auditors), our annual Spirituality and Aging seminar, and ongoing consulting and research, links pastors and the community with opportunities to learn from one another, and from scholars and spiritual care providers around the world.
Grebel’s mission is to “Seek wisdom, nurture faith, and pursue justice and peace in service to church and society.” After graduation, alumni who desire to serve the church find a multitude of pathways to fulfill this call: in lay leadership roles, in pastoral vocations, or in leading church-inspired non-profits.
In the summer of 2021, Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) partnered with the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement to contract Grebel student and now Interim Coordinator of the Centre, Victoria Lumax, to map relationships to inform MCEC’s strategic planning process.
A surprising turn of events brought Grebel Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPACS) student Bethany Serengheu (MPACS 2022) together to work with Zambia-based alumnus Issa Ebombolo (MPACS 2017) on a Peace Club curriculum for The Meeting House church based in Oakville, Ontario.
Each year, several graduating students are invited to offer reflections on their time at Conrad Grebel University College.
This year Grebel returned to an in-person Convocation service after a two-year hiatus. This April 10th event marked tremendous achievements and celebrated the hard work and dedication of Grebel’s graduate, academic, and residence students.
After an extensive search, Conrad Grebel University College has named Beverley Fretz as Director of Student Services.