Redeemer University College
Encyclopedia
Redeemer University College is an undergraduate Christian
Liberal Arts
and Science University located in Ancaster, Ontario
, Canada. Founded in 1982, Redeemer stands in the Reformed Tradition
and offers Bachelor of Arts
, Bachelor of Education
, and Bachelor of Science
degrees.
of the City of Hamilton
. In 1985 the college purchased 78 acres (31.6 ha) of land in Ancaster, Ontario
for the construction of a new campus
. The college
occupied the new facilities in August 1986, and welcomed 279 full-time students in September. In November, 1986, the college held its first graduation
, with 40 students graduating.
On June 25, 1998, the Ontario Government passed Bill Pr17, which granted Redeemer College the authority to offer Bachelor of Arts
and Bachelor of Science
degrees. Prior to that time, the College conferred a Bachelor of Christian
Studies degree which was recognized by the AUCC (Association of Universities & Colleges of Canada) as comparable to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
As a university degree granting institution, Redeemer undergoes regular audits of its undergraduate program reviews, carried out under the auspices of the Council of Ontario Universities
(COU). In view of its status as an undergraduate university, the Ontario Legislature approved a change in institutional name to Redeemer University College on June 22, 2000 (Bill Pr19).
On June 26, 2003 the Ontario Government passed Bill Pr14, granting Redeemer the authority to offer a Bachelor of Education
degree to replace its B.C.Ed. degree. On December 10, 2003 this new teacher education (B.Ed.) program was granted initial accreditation by the Ontario College of Teachers, giving Redeemer the only provincially recognized Christian
teacher education
program (K-10) in Ontario.
Redeemer University College's Arms and Badge were registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority
on September 15, 2005.
Redeemer University College offers over 40 different majors and minors.
Bachelor of Arts:
Art
(General, Studio Art, Art History), Business
(Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing), English
, Environmental Studies
, French
, Geography, History
, Humanities, International Studies, Music
, Philosophy
, Physical Education
, (Recreation), Political Science
, Psychology
, Religion & Theology
(Mission & Ministry, Youth Ministry), Sociology
, Social Work
(Social Justice, Criminal Justice, Disability Studies), Theatre
Arts (Performance)
Bachelor of Science:
Biology
, Chemistry
, Computer Science
, Environmental Studies
, Health Sciences, Kinesiology
, Mathematics
, Physics
Bachelor of Education:
Education
.
Townhouse:
Incoming students typically live in the Townhouse
Residences at Redeemer, located in Calvin
Court, Luther
Court and Cranmer Court. There are 43 two-storey townhouse residences in all, each complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and a basement. Some of the main features of a Townhouse Residence are furnished common area, dining/living room, and bedrooms, wireless
and cable internet access, local telephone access, self-locking doors and campus security patrol of campus 24/7, Residence Advisor, porch, coin laundry
facilities, parking space, and weekday delivery of the Hamilton Spectator.
Augustine Hall:
Typically, second-year students live in Augustine Hall at Redeemer, located just past the Recreation Centre. A three-storey complex, Augustine Hall is made up of twelve 3-bedroom residences and three 2-bedroom residences. Each 3-bedroom residence includes 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and an extra storage unit. Up to six students live together in these residences as part of a cohesive living and learning environment. One of them serves as Housing Advisor (HA) who meets with the Assistant Resident Coordinator in Student Life on a regular basis. The HA is responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly as students share meals, chores and devotions
together.
Independent Apartments:
Independent Apartments are available for students with disabilities, married students, mature and senior students. Conveniently located in Luther
Court and in Augustine Hall, Redeemer's 23 Independent Apartments provide privacy and comfort at a reasonable rate. Some of the features include choice of a 1 or 2 bedroom unit, air conditioning
, wireless and cable internet access, kitchen appliances, 3 piece bathroom, parking space, extra storage unit, and coin laundry
facilities.
LAUNCH Olympics: held for first years during the first week of school in September, primarily on the first Saturday. There are teams of new students and a senior leader who play through many different games, activities and competitions and end with a popular mud pit tug-of-war.
Decade Dance: held on the night of the LAUNCH Olympics; students enjoy music and wear costumes from previous decades, as well as having dance contests.
Book Sale Sleepover: there is a used book sale the first week of each semester and students sleep/hangout outside the school in order to arrive early in the morning.
Banquet: An end of the year party held at a banquet hall in Hamilton, generally in March. It is a way for students to dress up, unwind and enjoy being with friends. There is a sit-down dinner and a dance held afterward.
Church in the Box: This is a student run worship service held once a month on Sunday evenings, and includes music and drama as well as a speaker and a collection. This tradition began in the school's 'black box' but has grown over the years and is now held in the auditorium for students, staff and the community.
Hot Spot: This is a smaller, informal service, intended for students. Held in the Rec Center once a month on Thursday evening, it includes a musician and a singer, and a speaker or speakers, who are Redeemer students.
Chapel: This is a worship service held in the auditorium on Wednesday mornings for all students and faculty which includes student participation in music and readings, while having an in-school speaker, either a student or the school chaplain, Dr. Syd Hielema.
Battle of the Bands: Redeemer bands perform to showcase their skills, to learn from other musicians, and to be crowned the top Redeemer band.
Coffeehouse: Each month, Student Senate hosts a student gathering in the commons where songs, skits, poetry and other talents are performed. This event packs out the commons each month.
Social Justice Conference: Each year, students and members of the community gather for a Saturday to learn and discuss social justice issues. Students take a main role in organizing this event.
Sibling Weekend: Students invite brothers and sisters to visit and experience a typical weekend at Redeemer. Special events are also planned for the siblings.
in History, David Koyzis
in Political Science, and Christiaan Teeuwsen
in Music.
, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
, the International Association for Promotion of Christian Higher Education
, and the Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher Education
in North America.
Redeemer Royals fields sports teams in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
. The Royals, as they are called, compete in men's and women's basketball, volleyball, cross country, soccer, indoor soccer and badminton. They also have a men's hockey
team in the Niagara Christian Hockey League.
The 2007-08 year was a banner one for the Royals, as it featured their first CCAA All-Canadian (volleyball player Ryan Talsma (who also achieved this title in 2008-2009 and 2009-10)) and their first OCAA Gold Medal, which came in Men's Indoor Soccer. During the 2009-10 season, Talsma was named the OCAA Player of the Year and Redeemer picked up their first ever Men's Volleyball medal, a bronze.
The Royals also have four people inducted into the OCAA hall of fame. Terry Talsma (volleyball and soccer), Michelle Van Berkel (volleyball), Colin DeRaaf (volleyball
) and Dr. John Byl (builder).
Dangerboat - Royals Will Soar
The tune "Royals Will Soar" has become a fan favorite and is played at all Royals games. It was written by notable Redeemer band, Dangerboat, known for their other hits "Jalepeno Mama" and electro-pop cover of "Hallelujah".
Athletic Facilities
Redeemer's Athletic Facilities are open to all students free of charge and also to all athletic centre members. The facilities include 2 squash courts, 2 lit tennis courts, a soccer field, a beach volleyball sand court, a lit outdoor basketball court, a double sized hardwood gymnasium, and a workout studio/fitness centre. There are also men's and women's change rooms with lockers and showers. In September 2011, Redeemer, in conjunction with the Ancaster Soccer Club, opened a new Sports Complex, featuring an outdoor, artificial-turfed field, and a 10 x 70m domed sports field, with an adjoining Fieldhouse.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
Liberal Arts
Liberal arts
The term liberal arts refers to those subjects which in classical antiquity were considered essential for a free citizen to study. Grammar, Rhetoric and Logic were the core liberal arts. In medieval times these subjects were extended to include mathematics, geometry, music and astronomy...
and Science University located in Ancaster, Ontario
Ancaster, Ontario
Ancaster is a picturesque and historic community located on the Niagara escarpment, within the greater area of the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This former town was founded officially in 1793 and was one of the oldest European communities established in present day Ontario along with Windsor...
, Canada. Founded in 1982, Redeemer stands in the Reformed Tradition
Reformed churches
The Reformed churches are a group of Protestant denominations characterized by Calvinist doctrines. They are descended from the Swiss Reformation inaugurated by Huldrych Zwingli but developed more coherently by Martin Bucer, Heinrich Bullinger and especially John Calvin...
and offers Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
, Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
A Bachelor of Education is an undergraduate academic degree which qualifies the graduate as a teacher in schools.-North America:...
, and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degrees.
History
The college opened in 1982 as 'Redeemer College', with 97 full-time and 63 part-time students. This number grew to about 250 for the 1985-86 academic year, the final year classes met in facilities rented from the Board of EducationBoard of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
of the City of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
. In 1985 the college purchased 78 acres (31.6 ha) of land in Ancaster, Ontario
Ancaster, Ontario
Ancaster is a picturesque and historic community located on the Niagara escarpment, within the greater area of the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This former town was founded officially in 1793 and was one of the oldest European communities established in present day Ontario along with Windsor...
for the construction of a new campus
Campus
A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings...
. The college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
occupied the new facilities in August 1986, and welcomed 279 full-time students in September. In November, 1986, the college held its first graduation
Graduation
Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the ceremony that is sometimes associated, where students become Graduates. Before the graduation, candidates are referred to as Graduands. The date of graduation is often called degree day. The graduation itself is also...
, with 40 students graduating.
On June 25, 1998, the Ontario Government passed Bill Pr17, which granted Redeemer College the authority to offer Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degrees. Prior to that time, the College conferred a Bachelor of Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
Studies degree which was recognized by the AUCC (Association of Universities & Colleges of Canada) as comparable to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
As a university degree granting institution, Redeemer undergoes regular audits of its undergraduate program reviews, carried out under the auspices of the Council of Ontario Universities
Council of Ontario Universities
The Council of Ontario Universities builds awareness of the university sector’s contributions to the social, economic and cultural well-being of the province and the country, as well as the issues that impact the sector’s ability to maximize these contributions...
(COU). In view of its status as an undergraduate university, the Ontario Legislature approved a change in institutional name to Redeemer University College on June 22, 2000 (Bill Pr19).
On June 26, 2003 the Ontario Government passed Bill Pr14, granting Redeemer the authority to offer a Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
A Bachelor of Education is an undergraduate academic degree which qualifies the graduate as a teacher in schools.-North America:...
degree to replace its B.C.Ed. degree. On December 10, 2003 this new teacher education (B.Ed.) program was granted initial accreditation by the Ontario College of Teachers, giving Redeemer the only provincially recognized Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
teacher education
Teacher education
Teacher education refers to the policies and procedures designed to equip prospective teachers with the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and skills they require to perform their tasks effectively in the classroom, school and wider community....
program (K-10) in Ontario.
Redeemer University College's Arms and Badge were registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Canadian Heraldic Authority
The Canadian Heraldic Authority is part of the Canadian honours system under the Queen of Canada, whose authority is exercised by the Governor General. The Authority is responsible for the creation and granting of new coats of arms , flags and badges for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and...
on September 15, 2005.
Programs
Bachelor of Arts:
Art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
(General, Studio Art, Art History), Business
Business
A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit...
(Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing), English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
, Environmental Studies
Environmental studies
Environmental studies is the academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment. It is a broad interdisciplinary field of study that includes the natural environment, built environment, and the sets of relationships between them...
, French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, Geography, History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, Humanities, International Studies, Music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
, Physical Education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
, (Recreation), Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
, Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
, Religion & Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
(Mission & Ministry, Youth Ministry), Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
, Social Work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
(Social Justice, Criminal Justice, Disability Studies), Theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
Arts (Performance)
Bachelor of Science:
Biology
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
, Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, Computer Science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
, Environmental Studies
Environmental studies
Environmental studies is the academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment. It is a broad interdisciplinary field of study that includes the natural environment, built environment, and the sets of relationships between them...
, Health Sciences, Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology, also known as human kinetics is the scientific study of human movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, mechanical, and psychological mechanisms. Applications of kinesiology to human health include: biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational...
, Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
, Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
Bachelor of Education:
Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
Residence
Redeemer offers three styles of On-Campus ResidenceDormitory
A dormitory, often shortened to dorm, in the United States is a residence hall consisting of sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for large numbers of people, often boarding school, college or university students...
.
Townhouse:
Incoming students typically live in the Townhouse
Townhouse
A townhouse is the term historically used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and in many other countries to describe a residence of a peer or member of the aristocracy in the capital or major city. Most such figures owned one or more country houses in which they lived for much of the year...
Residences at Redeemer, located in Calvin
John Calvin
John Calvin was an influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. Originally trained as a humanist lawyer, he broke from the Roman Catholic Church around 1530...
Court, Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
Court and Cranmer Court. There are 43 two-storey townhouse residences in all, each complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and a basement. Some of the main features of a Townhouse Residence are furnished common area, dining/living room, and bedrooms, wireless
Wireless
Wireless telecommunications is the transfer of information between two or more points that are not physically connected. Distances can be short, such as a few meters for television remote control, or as far as thousands or even millions of kilometers for deep-space radio communications...
and cable internet access, local telephone access, self-locking doors and campus security patrol of campus 24/7, Residence Advisor, porch, coin laundry
Coin Laundry
"Coin Laundry" is a song performed and written by Australian singer–songwriter Lisa Mitchell from her first studio album, Wonder . It was released as the lead single from the album on 24 April 2009 by Scorpio Music. The song was produced by Dann Hume and is about finding love at the coin laundry...
facilities, parking space, and weekday delivery of the Hamilton Spectator.
Augustine Hall:
Typically, second-year students live in Augustine Hall at Redeemer, located just past the Recreation Centre. A three-storey complex, Augustine Hall is made up of twelve 3-bedroom residences and three 2-bedroom residences. Each 3-bedroom residence includes 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and an extra storage unit. Up to six students live together in these residences as part of a cohesive living and learning environment. One of them serves as Housing Advisor (HA) who meets with the Assistant Resident Coordinator in Student Life on a regular basis. The HA is responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly as students share meals, chores and devotions
Prayer
Prayer is a form of religious practice that seeks to activate a volitional rapport to a deity through deliberate practice. Prayer may be either individual or communal and take place in public or in private. It may involve the use of words or song. When language is used, prayer may take the form of...
together.
Independent Apartments:
Independent Apartments are available for students with disabilities, married students, mature and senior students. Conveniently located in Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
Court and in Augustine Hall, Redeemer's 23 Independent Apartments provide privacy and comfort at a reasonable rate. Some of the features include choice of a 1 or 2 bedroom unit, air conditioning
Air conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
, wireless and cable internet access, kitchen appliances, 3 piece bathroom, parking space, extra storage unit, and coin laundry
Coin Laundry
"Coin Laundry" is a song performed and written by Australian singer–songwriter Lisa Mitchell from her first studio album, Wonder . It was released as the lead single from the album on 24 April 2009 by Scorpio Music. The song was produced by Dann Hume and is about finding love at the coin laundry...
facilities.
Student Activities and Traditions
Traditional activities held by and for Redeemer Students include:LAUNCH Olympics: held for first years during the first week of school in September, primarily on the first Saturday. There are teams of new students and a senior leader who play through many different games, activities and competitions and end with a popular mud pit tug-of-war.
Decade Dance: held on the night of the LAUNCH Olympics; students enjoy music and wear costumes from previous decades, as well as having dance contests.
Book Sale Sleepover: there is a used book sale the first week of each semester and students sleep/hangout outside the school in order to arrive early in the morning.
Banquet: An end of the year party held at a banquet hall in Hamilton, generally in March. It is a way for students to dress up, unwind and enjoy being with friends. There is a sit-down dinner and a dance held afterward.
Church in the Box: This is a student run worship service held once a month on Sunday evenings, and includes music and drama as well as a speaker and a collection. This tradition began in the school's 'black box' but has grown over the years and is now held in the auditorium for students, staff and the community.
Hot Spot: This is a smaller, informal service, intended for students. Held in the Rec Center once a month on Thursday evening, it includes a musician and a singer, and a speaker or speakers, who are Redeemer students.
Chapel: This is a worship service held in the auditorium on Wednesday mornings for all students and faculty which includes student participation in music and readings, while having an in-school speaker, either a student or the school chaplain, Dr. Syd Hielema.
Battle of the Bands: Redeemer bands perform to showcase their skills, to learn from other musicians, and to be crowned the top Redeemer band.
Coffeehouse: Each month, Student Senate hosts a student gathering in the commons where songs, skits, poetry and other talents are performed. This event packs out the commons each month.
Social Justice Conference: Each year, students and members of the community gather for a Saturday to learn and discuss social justice issues. Students take a main role in organizing this event.
Sibling Weekend: Students invite brothers and sisters to visit and experience a typical weekend at Redeemer. Special events are also planned for the siblings.
Research & Faculty
The campus houses two research institutes, the Pascal Centre for Advanced Studies in Faith and Science and The Dooyeweerd Centre for Christian Philosophy. Redeemer has 50 full time and 40 part time faculty. Notable faculty include James R Payton Jr.James R Payton Jr.
Dr. James R. Payton Jr., B.A., M.A.,M.DIV., TH.M., Ph.D, is a history professor at Redeemer University College. He is the author of the acclaimed book Light from the Christian East: An Introduction to the Orthodox Tradition, and has published a number of different articles that have been published...
in History, David Koyzis
David Koyzis
David T. Koyzis is a Christian political scientist and author.He has graduate degrees from the Institute for Christian Studies and the University of Notre Dame. He has taught at Redeemer University College since 1987...
in Political Science, and Christiaan Teeuwsen
Christiaan Teeuwsen
Christiaan Teeuwsen is best known for his work with the pipe organ. He has performed concerts in different areas in Europe, as well as in North America. He was twice a recipient of the Rahn Organ Scholarhip, and also received first prize scholarhips from the Canada Council for Performers in...
in Music.
Partnerships
Redeemer University College holds membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of CanadaAssociation of Universities and Colleges of Canada
- See also :* G13 * Association of Commonwealth Universities...
, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities is an organization designed to help primarily Protestant and evangelical Christian institutions of higher education cooperate and communicate with one another...
, the International Association for Promotion of Christian Higher Education
International Association for Promotion of Christian Higher Education
The International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education is an international organization of individuals and institutions, seeking to serve Jesus as Lord by fostering, worldwide, the development of integral Christian higher education through networking and related academic...
, and the Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher Education
Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher Education
The Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher Education is an affiliate of the International Association for Promotion of Christian Higher Education, as the latter's North American Region...
in North America.
Athletics
Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association is the governing body of all intercollegiate sports in the Canadian province of Ontario. The OCAA is a part of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association...
. The Royals, as they are called, compete in men's and women's basketball, volleyball, cross country, soccer, indoor soccer and badminton. They also have a men's hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
team in the Niagara Christian Hockey League.
The 2007-08 year was a banner one for the Royals, as it featured their first CCAA All-Canadian (volleyball player Ryan Talsma (who also achieved this title in 2008-2009 and 2009-10)) and their first OCAA Gold Medal, which came in Men's Indoor Soccer. During the 2009-10 season, Talsma was named the OCAA Player of the Year and Redeemer picked up their first ever Men's Volleyball medal, a bronze.
The Royals also have four people inducted into the OCAA hall of fame. Terry Talsma (volleyball and soccer), Michelle Van Berkel (volleyball), Colin DeRaaf (volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
) and Dr. John Byl (builder).
The tune "Royals Will Soar" has become a fan favorite and is played at all Royals games. It was written by notable Redeemer band, Dangerboat, known for their other hits "Jalepeno Mama" and electro-pop cover of "Hallelujah".
Athletic Facilities
Redeemer's Athletic Facilities are open to all students free of charge and also to all athletic centre members. The facilities include 2 squash courts, 2 lit tennis courts, a soccer field, a beach volleyball sand court, a lit outdoor basketball court, a double sized hardwood gymnasium, and a workout studio/fitness centre. There are also men's and women's change rooms with lockers and showers. In September 2011, Redeemer, in conjunction with the Ancaster Soccer Club, opened a new Sports Complex, featuring an outdoor, artificial-turfed field, and a 10 x 70m domed sports field, with an adjoining Fieldhouse.
See also
- Education in OntarioEducation in OntarioEducation in Ontario falls under provincial jurisdiction. Publicly funded elementary and secondary schools are administered by the Ontario Ministry of Education, while colleges and universities are administered by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.The current Minister of...
- List of Ontario Universities
- List of colleges and universities named after people
- Ontario Student Assistance ProgramOntario Student Assistance ProgramThe Ontario Student Assistance Program is a financial aid program delivered by the government of Ontario, Canada, for post-secondary education students...