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Taylor is an educational resource serving students from a wide range of evangelical traditions since 1940. Come and learn with us!

Taylor Seminary invites you to join us as a student. Prospective students, click here for information on studying with us; click here to request information or to get your questions answered via email. Be sure to ask about our online learning opportunities.

The institution is also launching new learning opportunities as part of the E P Wahl Centre, and you can read about some of those below.

News and Events

Taylor often creates an insert for churches so they can inform members about the ongoing educational opportunities through this school. The current insert is available as a PDF here:

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Day-Long Event Scheduled for March 2, 2010 -- Includes Lunch

Taylor College and Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. John Stackhouse will be the featured speaker for the 2010 E. P Wahl Lectures at Taylor on March 2, 2010.

Dr. Stackhouse is a renowned scholar and a popular speaker; he currently holds the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Chair of Theology and Culture at Regent College. He is a prolific author, with seven books and hundreds of articles, book chapters and reviews to his credit.

The 2010 E. P. Wahl Lectures are designed to:

    -encourage those who are serving in local ministry;
    -address topics of interest and need;
    -supplement the seminary education of our students;
    -strengthen the ministry of the seminary to the wider community; and
    -provide a forum for evangelical scholarship.

Under the auspices of this lectureship, a distinguished scholar and ministry practitioner is brought to the campus each year to bring a series of lectures on issues related to the challenges of contemporary ministry.

Dr. Stackhouse will be deliver four lectures under the broad heading The Meaning of Life -- and What to Do About It.

9:00 - 10:00 AM – Registration
10:00 AM – Session One -- Our (Permanent) Human Calling: Make Shalom
11:15 – Refreshments
11:30 – Session Two -- Our (Emergency) Christian Calling: Make Disciples
12:30 – LUNCH PROVIDED ON CAMPUS
2:00 – Session Three -- Vocation: Everyone's, Some People's, and Yours
3:15 – Refreshments
3:30 – Session Four -- Why God Didn't Make You (Even) More Beautiful
5:00 – E.P. Wahl Lectures End

Register online here (our online registration system uses Paypal's state-of-the-art, secure payment system. You can also register by phoning 780-431-5200, or you can mail your payment with this registration form (simply fill out, print and mail this form with your cheque).

Taylor's complimentary magazine The Bridge is in the mail. Pictured on the cover is Dr. Willy Muller, and inside are articles about curricular changes at Taylor Seminary, an update on the sale of part of the campus, and a profile of an amazing Taylor alumna, Dr. Floria Tsui.

If you are on our mailing list, your copy of The Bridge should have arrived, but you can click on the cover at right to read it online. (And if you'd like to be added to our mail list for The Bridge, send us an email.

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New series January 5 - February 16th

WISDOM LITERATURE

The E P Wahl Centre is pleased to announce the beginning of a new initiative centered on Scripture. On Tuesday evenings, outstanding Bible teaching will be offered at no charge (a free will offering will be taken); pre-register for any evening here.

The first teacher in this new series was our legendary former professor Dr. Willy Muller. Dr. Muller was a professor at Taylor for many years (1964-1990); it was a rich series with a teacher who knows his material inside and out -- Thank you, Dr. Muller! (Check out this short video from the opening night! )

January 5 - February 16: Wisdom Literature, with Dr. Jerry Shepherd, Rev. Neil Gordon and Mary Kassian.

January 5, 12: Dr. Jerry Shepherd will introduce the genre of Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament, with a special focus on the book of Proverbs. What do we mean by “wisdom” in the Old Testament? How can we tell the difference between wisdom and folly (which can sometimes look a lot alike!)? The second session will look at some of the problems raised by the wisdom literature, especially in the books of Job and Ecclesiastes. What do we do when some of the wisdom statements in the book of Proverbs don’t seem to be actually working out? Dr. Jerry Shepherd is an Old Testament scholar and a popular professor at Taylor Seminary. He was a contributing writer for the “The Expositor's Bible Commentary” (Zondervan, 2008).

January 19, 26: Rev. Neil Gordon will lead a journey through the Song of Songs. Often overlooked in Bible study because of its brevity and its subject matter, this scriptural work is a rich view of ancient Hebrew psychology, the nature of intimacy, and the dynamics of desire (either for a beloved or the Beloved). This study will look at authorship, structure, canonicity, and content, as well as the wide variety of interpretations of this work.
The Rev. Neil Gordon is currently Rector of St. Thomas Anglican Church in Sherwood Park and studied at Trinity College at the University of Toronto. He has had a life long interest in the Bible, especially in the Hebrew scriptures and in innovative ways of teaching and understanding the word of God.

February 2, 9: Mary Kassian will discuss one particular aspect of the Book of Proverbs, contrasting wise and foolish women in Proverbs 7. Mary is just about to release her latest book Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild. It's a compelling study of 21 points of contrast, helping you discern the difference between wild and wise: are you are living as a wise person, or have you bought into the lifestyle our culture holds as ideal?
Mary Kassian is an award winning author, internationally renowned speaker, and a distinguished professor at Southern Baptist Seminary.

February 16: Dr. Jerry Shepherd brings the Wisdom Literature series to a close with a look at how Jesus Christ is the embodiment of the wisdom of God, as depicted in the poems, songs, discourses, proverbs and laments of the Old Testament. We will try to understood more fully what Paul meant when he said that Christ has become for us “the wisdom of God.”

Dr. Jerry Shepherd is an Old Testament scholar and a popular professor at Taylor Seminary. He was a contributing writer for the “The Expositor's Bible Commentary” (Zondervan, 2008).

February 23 - March 23: Christ on Trial - a study of the gospel accounts of Christ’s trial before Pontius Pilate. Features Dr. Eileen Conway. (lectio divina)

March 30: The Slain Lamb, featuring Dr. Benno Przybylski. Come and consider the implications of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

April 6: The Resurrection, featuring Dr. Benno Przybylski. The resurrection of Jesus is of profound significance, and this study, offered just after the Easter weekend, will be deeply meaningful.

April 13 - 27: Spiritual Living, with Pastor Greg Hochhalter of Sherwood Park. Greg is pastor of Sherwood Park Alliance Church, and is an alumnus of Taylor.

May 4 - June 1: Journey through Scripture with the Arts, with various leaders. Drama, film, visual arts, music and photography will all be used to help us freshly encounter and understand Scripture.

June 8 - 29: Parables of Jesus, with Dr. Richard Paetzel. Jesus did much of his teaching in the form of story-telling, and this series will help us understand and apply the key principles of these stories.

The Taylor Children's Community Choir is off to a great start -- what a great group of young singers! The registration period has passed for the inaugural semester, but registrations are now being accepted for the Winter Semester. Director Diana Wiens has selected music that will draw from contemporary and traditional styles, and she plans a spring concert that will be an artful, contemplative and joyous celebration of Easter.

The Taylor Children's Community Choir focuses on the musical interests and abilities of children aged 8-12. Each semester will feature Tuesday evening practices (90 minutes), and will conclude with a public performance, one at Christmas and one at Easter.

This music for this choir will draw from the church's glorious history of music, but Director Diana Wiens is committed to making this a joyful discovery of music. This represents a unique opportunity for children from a variety of churches to lift their voices together in a transformative experience, one that could help restore and renew the choral tradition in our churches.

This will be a fun and interesting educational activity -- a great way for children to learn and grow and serve together! And you get all this for just $75 per semester per student (with discounts for siblings). Click here for the registration form which you can fill out and email or print off and return with your payment. (Fields in red are mandatory.)

To learn more, email us: communitychoir@taylor-edu.ca.

The Taylor Community Choir has resumed, and is focussing on a repertoire of beautiful Easter-themed music; join director Diana Wiens for an all-new semester of choral excellence!

To inquire about joining this choir, please send an email to: communitychoir@taylor-edu.ca.

The Taylor Flute Choir has also resumed. This ensemble has become a performing highlight at the school, featuring excellent amateur musicians under the direction of accomplished flautist Marg Daly. The cost to join is very modest, and this is a significant learning opportunity. To learn more about this choir, contact marg.daly@taylor-edu.ca.

The Taylor Flute Choir practices on Monday evenings - join us!

Taylor is now operating under it's new name and is pleased to introduce its new institutional logo, one that emphasizes the three educational ministries that are part of Taylor. The new legal name for the institution is Taylor College and Seminary. The crest continues to declare 'Pro Deo et Veritate' -- a simple declaration that has summed up our mission for almost 70 years: For God and Truth.

Taylor Seminary, the most prominent part of the institution. is going through a process of renewal and re-visioning, and this fall promises to be very exciting. Taylor College is taking shape as a place where biblical instruction and mentoring will be the focus, and the E P Wahl Centre is planning short-term training events where believers can gain practical skills in a number of areas.

It's a new day at Taylor! We are clearly seeing that, through a season of change, God is at work. Thank you for your continued support of Taylor's mission, developing Christ-minded leaders who make a difference in the world.

Donate to Taylor Online

Taylor is pleased to announce that we now offer an on-line giving option.

If you want to give online to Taylor, you can now do so through Canadahelps.org. Simply click on the logo and follow the directions. Let us know what you think of this new service!

Check us out on Facebook

Taylor has a page on Facebook! Ask questions, find out the latest news, and be a part of this online community! Check us out here; there is a Facebook group devoted to updating the transitions underway at Taylor here.

Pastors, check out the Brown Bag Lunch group here.

Also, you can follow us on our new Twitter feed here.

Upcoming Events

onWORD resumes!
Tuesdays at Taylor: onWORD, featuring a variety of Bible teachers.

onWORD has resumed with an all-new series on "Wisdom Literature of the Bible." This fascinating series will explore some amazing books of the Old Testament: Ecclesiastes, Job, Proverbs, and more. This series takes place Tuesdays at 7:30 at Stencel Hall.

Your teachers and fellow learners will be Dr. Jerry Shepherd, Rev. Neil Gordon and Mary Kassian. Read more about the topics and speakers here.

Brown Bag Pastor's Lunch Schedule

Next -- Evangelicals on the Canterbury Trail

We invite you to our Brown Bag Lunches, to be held roughly each month during the fall and winter semesters. There is no cost to attend.

Taylor's Brown Bag Pastor's Lunch is a chance for pastoral leaders and seminary students to chew on big ideas together, exploring important ideas as well as current issues or events. Please join us -- we'll begin at noon in Classroom S1 at Taylor Seminary (11525 - 23 Avenue, Edmonton AB T6J 4T3). If you've been before, you'll know we have enjoyed some fascinating discussions, and we look forward to having you join us.

The series has been set up for the coming year, so please mark these upcoming discussions on your calendar:

Sept. 17: Pastor Howard Lawrence: “Missional Church Conversations”
Oct. 15: Dr. Syd Page: “Assumptions of Spiritual Gift Inventories”
Nov. 19: Dr. Stefano Piva: “Pastoral Burnout”
Dr. Darren Schmidt: “Evangelicalism Past and Present: Does the 18th Century Speak to the 21st?”
NEXT: Feb. 18: Dr. Myron Penner: “Evangelicals on the Canterbury Trail”
March 18: Dr. Jeffrey McPherson: “What did Easter Mean to the Early Church?”

(Each event begins at noon)

We have set up a Facebook group for anyone interested in the Brown Bag Lunch series. Look us up ("Taylor's Brown Bag Lunch"), and join the group for easy access to the latest scheduling information, discussion boards and more.

Other Events:

March 2: E.P. Wahl Lectures with Dr. John Stackhouse

March 12-13: Urban Sancturary - Healthy Soul Conference
May 2: Graduation
May 3-14: Spring Session
August 22-29, 2010: Fusion 'FOUNDATIONS' Course