General Information | Ambrose University College

General Information

A University College in the Evangelical Christian Tradition

Mission

Ambrose seeks to glorify God through the equipping of men and women for service in the church and society.

This vision is fulfilled through:

  • Faculty of Arts & Science

    Promoting redemptive engagement with human society and our natural environment.

  • Faculty of Theology

    • Undergraduate

      Providing Christian studies and personal formation for the service of the church worldwide.

    • Seminary

      Preparing Christians to serve and lead the church in its mission in the world.

President: Howard Wilson
Chancellor: Riley Coulter

Established: Roots as early as 1921
Student Enrolment: 643

Founding Denominations:

  • The Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada
  • The Church of the Nazarene Canada

Accreditation:

  • Bachelor of Arts & Science degrees accredited by the Province of Alberta (http://www.caqc.ca/).
  • Undergraduate Theology degrees accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education.
  • Seminary degrees accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

Affiliations & Memberships:

  • Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer
  • Calgary Health Region and the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region as a seminary of register for clinical pastoral education
  • Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
  • Association of Schools of the American Institute of Holy Land Studies
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • Association of Registrars of Universities and Colleges in Canada
  • Western Association of REgistrars of Universities and Colleges in Canada
  • Christian Higher Education Canada
  • Canadian Council of Christian Charities
  • Association of Christian Continuing Education Schools and Seminaries
  • Society of the Advancement of Continuing Education in Ministry
  • American Theological Library Association

 

Quick Facts 

  • Faculty who are committed to the integration of Christian faith with academic discipline
  • Students serving in over 20 countries throughout the world
  • One of the largest private academic libraries in western Canada
  • Students and Faculty from over 40 denominations
  • Government of Alberta award-winning educational travel
  • 1 out of 8 students involved in formal student leadership
  • Spiritual Life integral to all aspects of campus community
  • New 40 acre campus including Academic Centre, Residence, Library and Gymnasium
  • Small class sizes and low faculty to student ratio create a unique and personal learning environment
  • Competitive varsity athletics include Volleyball, Basketball, Futsal and Hockey

 

Ambrose University College is a diverse community of learners, from many confessional backgrounds admitted from all walks of life. Ambrose does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, physical or learning disability or religion in the administration of any of its programs or activities.