Trinity Western University

- Location: Langley, BC
- History of Institution:
In 1957, a small group of people had an extraordinary vision to establish a Christian university in Canada. Today, TWU is Canada’s largest independent Christian liberal arts institution, with a comprehensive enrolment of 5,000 students across all programs, with over 30,000 alumni in more than 80 countries around the world.
The vision began in 1957 when the Evangelical Free Churches of America (EFCA) appointed a committee to explore establishing a liberal arts college in the Fraser Valley. David Enarson, a Christian educator and church leader, with a vision for an accredited Christian university, was one of the guiding members of the committee. Members of the committee purchased the Seal Kap dairy farm in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and developed plans to build the college. Trinity Western University started as Trinity Junior College in 1962.
Since its first days in 1962, Trinity Western has held a unique vision for Christian liberal arts and sciences education in Canada. The first president Dr. Calvin B. Hanson (1962-1974) helped shape the early vision. Two decades later, with 800 students enrolled, the college achieved two important milestones. In 1984, under the leadership of TWU’s second president, Dr. R. Neil Snider (1974-2006), Trinity Western was granted full membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), and in 1985, the British Columbia legislature renamed the Trinity Western College Act the Trinity Western University Act, establishing TWU as a university.
The next milestones for the University included incorporating ACTS Seminaries and the School of Graduate studies, which offer masters and doctoral programs in theological studies, counselling psychology, and humanities.
- Department and Programs Offer:
Undergraduate level Certificate
Certificate in Applied Linguistics/TESL
Certificate in Leadership and Applied Public Affairs
Project Management CertificateGraduate level Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Christian School Education
Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Diploma – Worldview Studies in Korean
Master of Arts – Global Leadership in Korean
Master of Divinity – Global Leadership in KoreanBachelor Degree
Master of Divinity
BA in History
BA in Biblical Studies
BA in Inter-Cultural Religious Studies
BA in Christianity and Culture
BA in Theatre
BA in Art and Design
BA in Media and Communication
BA in Arts, Media and Culture
BA in Geography
BA in Political Studies
BA in Humanities
BA in Psychology
BA in Environmental Studies
BA in Social Sciences
BA in Religious Studies
BA in Philosophy
BA in International Studies
BSc in Biology
BA in Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
BSc in Biology (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSc in Natural and Applied Sciences
BSc in Chemistry
BSc in Mathematics with Computing Science
BSc in Mathematics
BA in English (Honours)
BA in Biblical Studies (Honours)
BA in History (Honours)
BA in Psychology (Honours)
BSc in Environmental Studies
BA in Human Kinetics
BA in Applied Linguistics
BA in Music
BA/BEd or BSc/BEd (K-7)
BA/BEd or BSc/BEd (secondary)
Bachelor of Human Kinetics
Post-degree BEd (K-12)
BA or BSc with Concentration in Aviation
BA in Sport and Leisure Management
BA in European Studies
BA in English
BA in General Studies
BA in International Studies (Honours)
BA in World Languages and Cultures
BA in Political Studies (Honours)
BSc in General Studies
BSc in Chemistry (Honours)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
BSc in Biotechnology
BSc in Biotechnology (Honours)
BSc in Biotechnology (Multidisciplinary)
BSc in Biotechnology (Interdisciplinary)
BA in Sociology
BA in Leadership
BA in Philosophy (Honours)
Post-Degree BEd (K-7)
BFA in Acting
BA in Corporate Communication
BSc in Computing Science
BA in Art and Design (Honours)Master Degree
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
MA in Leadership
Master of Arts in Christian Studies
Master of Theology
MA in Counselling Psychology
MA in Biblical Studies
Master of Applied Linguistics and Exegesis
Master of Theological Studies
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
MA in Interdisciplinary Humanities
Master of Business Administration
MA in Linguistics
Master of Science in Nursing
MA in Educational Studies – Special Education
Master of Arts – Worldview Studies in KoreanPh.D. Degree
Doctor of Ministry - Population: 5,000
- International Population:
- Accommodation:
All five floors in the new Jacobson hall provide well-appointed apartments that are available to students in at least their 3rd year. A typical apartment in Jacobson consists of three double occupancy bedrooms sharing two bathrooms and showers, a full kitchen (oven, refrigerator and microwave) and a comfortably furnished living room. Jacobson residents also have access to lounges on each floor and spacious study rooms with large windows boasting the best views on campus. A main floor common area with table tennis, TV and comfortable seating, provides a convenient gathering place for events and activities.
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