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Queen's College March 29, 2018 Newsletter   http://queenscollegenl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/March-29-2018-Newsletter.pdf  

Students and faculty members from Queen’s College prepared a meal for families at Ronald MacDonald House (RMH) on Saturday March 03.  The Student Association collected funds to purchase the items needed to prepare roast chicken dinner. The team lead for the project was Dale Careen, (1st year Theology), along with fellow students John Sparkes (3rd year theology) and Anna Rowsell (3rd year theology).  Also, the project had special significance for two of the student participants: Charlie Cox (2nd year Theology) who is a survivor of childhood cancer and Eleanor Ash (3rd year Theology) had a granddaughter from Labrador diagnosed with leukemia and experienced [...]

Queen's College Provost presented at the meeting of Theological Educators in Cyprus. Dr. Rick Singleton and Dr. Leslie Francis, Adjunct Faculty Member were guests of the Diocese of Cyprus and The Gulf. The meeting was organized by Archdeacon John Holdsworth, also an adjunct faculty member of Queen's College. Dr. Rick noted that the Diocese of Cyprus and The Gulf is reaching well beyond the Middle East to draw on resources to meet current needs.  He also said, "the initiatives in this unique part of the Church and the world will also reach us as an example of thinking outside the box [...]

Recruitment of students into the Discipleship & Ministry Program continues in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. http://cypgulf.org/class-17-languages/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DioceseOfCyprusAndTheGulf+%28The+Diocese+of+Cyprus+and+the+Gulf%29  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lw44DvSXLo Presenter: Dr. Michelle Rebidoux, PhD, Professor of Religious Studies at MUN and Professor of Ethics at Queen’s College Faculty of Theology. As the second largest and the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam is quickly becoming a global force. Nevertheless, many people, including many Christians, know little about the core beliefs and practices of this tradition which, as the third of the Abrahamic religions, shares much in common with Christianity. Indeed, popular media portrayals of Islam continue to fuel misunderstandings. This session is designed to help participants understand and appreciate the religious beliefs and practices of the vast majority [...]

The Rev'd Dr. Alexander (Randy) Daley died in August.  He was great friend of the clergy and Church in NL, and a friend and supporter of Queen’s College.  Randy was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Divinity at Queen’s College Convocation 2011.  On September 22, friends gathered at Queen’s College Chapel for Memorial Liturgy.  The Rev’d Dr. Boyd Morgan presided, and The Rev’d Dr. Canon Frank Cluett was homilist.   Friends then gathered in the Common Room for a social time and to reminisce about Randy. The words generosity, gentleness, humor, and humility were  used used over and over .   May he rest [...]

Dear Friends of Queen’s College: You are invited to a  Memorial Liturgy to celebrate the life of Rev’d Dr. Alexander (Randy) Daley at Queen’s College Chapel, 210 Prince Philip Drive at 11:00 a.m. On September 22, 2017.  This liturgy is arranged to coincide with Randy’s Requiem Liturgy in Dedham, Massachusetts. Randy was a friend of many clergy in Newfoundland and Labrador.  He was wonderful friend and benefactor of Queen’s College. He was generous and unassuming in his support, as well as warm and loyal in his friendship. We extend an invitation to friends of Randy, who would like to attend the [...]

We have a great line up of courses and programs for anyone with an interest in the study of theology, development of pastoral skills, spiritual growth, and participation in a faith community. We have many options to meet the interests and needs of part-time and full-time students. Courses and programs are available on-line, on campus and at satellite sites across the province and beyond. Our brochures, schedules, timetables, and registration material are easily accessed at this page on our website http://queenscollegenl.ca/?page_id=406  This year we hope to launch our Diploma Program in Gander, Corner Brook and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and the RC [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyvXAwfvrMs   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx-kARLBIYM Presenters: Sean McGrath, Ph.D. David Bell, Phil.D. Michelle Rebidous, Ph.D. Ian Wishart, D.D. Barry Stephenson, Ph.D. A journey of reformation and transformation. This event is organized to mark the beginning of the significant historic, theological and cultural changes that started when Martin Luther nailed ninety-five thesis to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517.