Links
Here are some links that you might find helpful in looking for further
information about churches, ecumenical and inter-denominational organizations
and organizations related to theological education. These include Canadian
and international organizations. This does not claim to be an exhaustive
list.
Canadian Church Links
- Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglicans on-line
- Baptist Convention of Ontario and
Quebec
- Canadian Baptist Ministries
- Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops
- Canadian Religious Conference
(Catholic)
- Canadian Yearly Meeting of the Religious
Society of Friends (Quakers)
- Catholic.net - Catholic Information
Center
- Christian Reformed Church in North
America
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
- Mennonite Central Committee
- Mennonite Church Canada
- Presbyterian Church in Canada,
The
- United Church of Canada, The
Canadian Ecumenical Organisations
- Canadian
Centre for Ecumenism/Centre canadien d’ œcuménisme
The Canadian Centre for Ecumenism facilitates understanding and cooperation
among believers of various Christian traditions and world religions. Centre
activities focus mainly in the areas of spirituality, education and
dialogue.
- Canadian Churches’ Forum for
Global Ministries, The
A Christian agency through which Canadian churches reflect and work
together on global mission issues, and are challenged to prophetic
global witness through programs of education, training and dialogue.
- Canadian Council of Churches, The
The Canadian Council of Churches is the largest ecumenical body in
Canada, now representing 19 churches of Anglican, Eastern and Oriental
Orthodox, Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions. It was founded
in 1944.
- Canadian Theological Students’ Association,
The (CTSA)
CTSA seeks to foster ecumenism among students preparing for ministry
and/or theological scholarship. Its primary activity, is the annual
Canadian Theological Students' Conference (CTSC).
- Evangelical Fellowship of Canada,
The
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) is a national association
of evangelical Christians. It exists to bring Christians together for
greater impact in mission, ministry and witness. It was founded in
1964.
- KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical
Justice Initiatives
KAIROS unites churches and religious organizations in a faithful ecumenical
response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness and
to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). It deliberates on issues
of common concern, advocates for social change and joins with people
of faith and goodwill in action for social transformation.
- Prairie Centre for Ecumenism,
The
The Prairie Centre for Ecumenism has been in operation since 1984.
Our ministry involves the promotion of inter-church dialogue, understanding
and co-operation. In addition, the Centre is also actively involved
in inter-religious dialogue.
- Project Ploughshares
Project Ploughshares is mandated by Canadian churches to work in developing
and implementing peacemaking and peacebuilding programs and in carrying
out research, policy analysis, and public discussion related to national
and international conflicts, alternatives to armed conflicts, and
the circumstances necessary to achieve and sustain national and international
reconciliation and peace.
- Student Christian Movement-Canada
The Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) is a progressive student
movement engaged in social justice and spirituality. It was established
in 1921. The SCM seeks to build communities where friendship, critical
thinking and political action can flourish.
- Women’s Inter-Church Council
of Canada
WICC invites Christian women to experience working ecumenically, to
share spirituality, to organize around concerns as women and to take
action together for social justice and human rights . The WICC traces
its beginnings to 1918.
Global Church and Ecumenical Organizations
- Anglican Communion, The
- Baptist World Alliance
- Lutheran World Federation, The
- Vatican, The
- World Alliance of Reformed Churches
- World Council of Churches, The
- World Methodist Council
Theological Organizations
- Association of Theological Schools
in the United States and Canada, The (ATS Online)
The mission of The Association of Theological Schools in the United
States and Canada (ATS) is to promote the improvement and enhancement
of theological schools to the benefit of communities of faith and the
broader public.
- Association for Theological Field
Education (ATFE)
Formally established in 1956, ATFE represents more than 100 theological
schools across the United States and Canada. ATFE connects and bridges
theory and practice, academy and church, local and global contexts,
and the wisdom of the past and the dreams of the future. It seeks to
shape creative visions for theological education in the future, new
patterns for the changing contours of ministry, and imaginative ways
to prepare persons to serve God effectively and faithfully in the church
and in the world.
- Canadian Association for Pastoral
Practice and Education (CAPPE)
CAPPE is a national multifaith organization which is committed to the
professional education, certification and support of people involved
in pastoral care and pastoral counselling.
- Association for Biblical Higher
Education, The (ABHE)
- formerly The Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges.
- Faith and Wisdom
Faith and Wisdom compiles continuing education events and programs
throughout the world offered by some of the most distinguished organizations
in North America and worldwide. These organizations have proven themselves
trustworthy sources of lifelong learning for clergy, other church
professionals, and for all who wish to pursue education as Christians.
- Canadian Theological Society
The Canadian Theological Society promotes theological reflection and writing
in a Canadian context. As a community of theologians it draws its membership
from and attempts to serve three distinct, yet interrelated, institutions -
the university, the seminary, and the church. As a member of the Canadian Corporation
for the Study of Religion (CCSR), the CTS is a sponsoring society for the learned
journal Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses, published by Wilfrid Laurier
University Press.
- Société canadienne de théologie
La Société canadienne de théologie a comme mission initiale et
essentielle de favoriser le développement des études
théologiques au Québec et au Canada français. Société
multiconfessionnelle et multidisciplinaire, elle accueille pour
cela les professeurs des Facultés de théologie, les étudiants de
deuxième et troisième cycles, de même que les chercheurs
autonomes ou affiliés à diverses institutions.
- Society for the Advancement of
Continuing Education for Ministry (SACEM)
The Society for the Advancement of Continuing Education for
Ministry is a net work of persons seeking to share
resources, enhance skills, and promote excellence in lifelong
learning for ministry. Founded in 1967, the SACEM is made up of
members from around the world representing various
denominational and religious affiliations, agencies,
institutions, organizations, and forms of ministry.
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