The college building as seen from the Wilfrid Laurier University Library in 2013
In 1911, the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary of Eastern Canada opened its doors to students.[3] Waterloo was selected as the location of the seminary for two main reasons, the first being that land was offered by the citizens of Waterloo on the edge of town, and the second being that most of the Lutherans in Canada resided in the Waterloo and Berlin (now known as Kitchener) area.
In 1914 the Seminary developed non-theological courses under the name of the Waterloo College School. In 1924 the Waterloo College of Arts was established, offering post-secondary three-year programs. In 1925 the Faculty of Arts, under the name of Waterloo College, affiliated with the University of Western Ontario.
The Waterloo College Associate Faculties (WCAF), a semi-autonomous entity within Waterloo College focused on cooperative education in applied sciences, was conceived in the 1950s by the College's president Gerald Hagey. WCAF accepted its first students in 1957, and formally split from Waterloo College in 1959 to become the University of Waterloo. In 1960, Waterloo College ended its affiliation with Western and became a university in its own right: Waterloo Lutheran University.
As a church-affiliated institution, Waterloo Lutheran was ineligible for capital funding from the province, and the Lutheran church was in no position to invest heavily in the university. On November 1, 1973, Waterloo Lutheran University dropped its church affiliation and became the secular, public Wilfrid Laurier University. Theological courses continued to be offered by the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, which federated with the public university. Today Wilfrid Laurier University emphasizes liberal arts while the University of Waterloo emphasises science and engineering.[4]
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary renamed itself to Martin Luther University College, with an announcement at the Eastern Synod Assembly in Toronto on Saturday, June 23, 2018. The school (Luther, for short) continues to be federated with Laurier.
Programs
The entrance to the college
Theological Education
Martin Luther University College offers Master of Divinity program for people preparing for the ministry in a variety of churches and Master of Arts in Theology program in two fields: Public Faith and Spirituality, and Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy. Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy is the largest program,[5] and prepares people to work in clinical settings such as counselling agencies.[6] Individuals studying for the diaconal ministry of the ELCIC can pursue the Public Faith and Spirituality field.[7]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Christian Studies and Global Citizenship
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Arts (MA) in Theology: Public Faith and Spirituality
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Relationships: Pastoral Leadership
Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy (counselling)
The Seminary offers non-denominational graduate counselling programs within their Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy program stream. Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy is a unique form of therapy which uses spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth. It is provided by mental health professionals with in-depth spiritual, religious and theological education. Drawing on spiritual and religious resources, chaplains and counsellors assist persons who are struggling with depression, grief, marital and family conflict, substance abuse and other issues. They also work with those persons who are seeking something more from their lives. Graduate programs in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy:
Master of Arts (MA) in Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Relationships: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
Partnerships
The Seminary offers the most extensive selection of Pastoral Counselling programs in Canada and graduates have been accredited by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education. WLS also offers a lecture series open to the community and continuing education programs. The school is a member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
References
^ ab"Summary of Registered Students by Faculty and Level". Wilfrid Laurier University. 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
^ abc"Full-Time and Part-Time Graduate Attendance by Faculty and by Degree Type". Wilfrid Laurier University. 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
^ ab"History | Martin Luther University College". luther.wlu.ca. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
^"History". Martin Luther University College. Martin Luther University College. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
^"Theology (MA): Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy | Martin Luther University College". luther.wlu.ca. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
^"Wilfrid Laurier University - Graduate Calendar - 2018/2019 - Martin Luther University College - Martin Luther University College". academic-calendar.wlu.ca. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Martin Luther University College news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message Martin Luther University College formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada federated with the nondenominational Wilfrid Laurier University located in Waterloo Ontario 3 Martin Luther University CollegeFormer nameWaterloo Lutheran SeminaryTypeFederated university collegeEstablished1911AffiliationATS CUSIDReligious affiliationEvangelical Lutheran Church in CanadaAcademic affiliationWilfrid Laurier UniversityDeanMark HarrisAcademic staff13Students152 1 Undergraduates9 1 Postgraduates95 2 Doctoral students37 2 Other students11 2 Address75 University Ave W Waterloo Ontario N2L 3C5 Canada43 28 19 N 80 31 44 W 43 47194 N 80 52889 W 43 47194 80 52889 Coordinates 43 28 19 N 80 31 44 W 43 47194 N 80 52889 W 43 47194 80 52889CampusUrbanWebsiteluther wbr wlu wbr ca Contents 1 History 2 Programs 3 Partnerships 4 References 5 External linksHistory Edit The college building as seen from the Wilfrid Laurier University Library in 2013 In 1911 the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary of Eastern Canada opened its doors to students 3 Waterloo was selected as the location of the seminary for two main reasons the first being that land was offered by the citizens of Waterloo on the edge of town and the second being that most of the Lutherans in Canada resided in the Waterloo and Berlin now known as Kitchener area In 1914 the Seminary developed non theological courses under the name of the Waterloo College School In 1924 the Waterloo College of Arts was established offering post secondary three year programs In 1925 the Faculty of Arts under the name of Waterloo College affiliated with the University of Western Ontario The Waterloo College Associate Faculties WCAF a semi autonomous entity within Waterloo College focused on cooperative education in applied sciences was conceived in the 1950s by the College s president Gerald Hagey WCAF accepted its first students in 1957 and formally split from Waterloo College in 1959 to become the University of Waterloo In 1960 Waterloo College ended its affiliation with Western and became a university in its own right Waterloo Lutheran University As a church affiliated institution Waterloo Lutheran was ineligible for capital funding from the province and the Lutheran church was in no position to invest heavily in the university On November 1 1973 Waterloo Lutheran University dropped its church affiliation and became the secular public Wilfrid Laurier University Theological courses continued to be offered by the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary which federated with the public university Today Wilfrid Laurier University emphasizes liberal arts while the University of Waterloo emphasises science and engineering 4 Waterloo Lutheran Seminary renamed itself to Martin Luther University College with an announcement at the Eastern Synod Assembly in Toronto on Saturday June 23 2018 The school Luther for short continues to be federated with Laurier Programs Edit The entrance to the college Theological EducationMartin Luther University College offers Master of Divinity program for people preparing for the ministry in a variety of churches and Master of Arts in Theology program in two fields Public Faith and Spirituality and Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy is the largest program 5 and prepares people to work in clinical settings such as counselling agencies 6 Individuals studying for the diaconal ministry of the ELCIC can pursue the Public Faith and Spirituality field 7 Bachelor of Arts BA in Christian Studies and Global Citizenship Master of Divinity M Div Master of Arts MA in Theology Public Faith and Spirituality Doctor of Philosophy Ph D in Human Relationships Pastoral LeadershipSpiritual Care and Psychotherapy counselling The Seminary offers non denominational graduate counselling programs within their Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy program stream Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy is a unique form of therapy which uses spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth It is provided by mental health professionals with in depth spiritual religious and theological education Drawing on spiritual and religious resources chaplains and counsellors assist persons who are struggling with depression grief marital and family conflict substance abuse and other issues They also work with those persons who are seeking something more from their lives Graduate programs in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Master of Arts MA in Theology Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Doctor of Philosophy Ph D in Human Relationships Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Care and PsychotherapyPartnerships EditThe Seminary offers the most extensive selection of Pastoral Counselling programs in Canada and graduates have been accredited by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education WLS also offers a lecture series open to the community and continuing education programs The school is a member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada References Edit a b Summary of Registered Students by Faculty and Level Wilfrid Laurier University 2018 Retrieved 12 June 2019 a b c Full Time and Part Time Graduate Attendance by Faculty and by Degree Type Wilfrid Laurier University 2018 Retrieved 12 June 2019 a b History Martin Luther University College luther wlu ca Retrieved 2018 06 23 History Martin Luther University College Martin Luther University College Retrieved 2018 06 23 Registrar s Report Wilfrid Laurier University www wlu ca Retrieved 2018 06 23 Theology MA Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Martin Luther University College luther wlu ca Retrieved 2018 06 23 Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Calendar 2018 2019 Martin Luther University College Martin Luther University College academic calendar wlu ca Retrieved 2018 06 23 External links Edit Christianity portal Wikimedia Commons has media related to Martin Luther University College Official website Delton Glebe Counselling Centre ATS profile for Waterloo Lutheran Seminary Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Martin Luther University College amp oldid 1046869024, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
