Students come to Kingswood University from here in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world, to meet Christ in a profoundly personal and transforming way. They become part of a vibrant community of faith, as they fully engage in university life that seeks to prepare them for future ministry. They grow deeper in their walk with the Master and emerge prepared for a lifetime of effective leadership in their respective areas of service.
| Acronym | KU |
| Nickname | Blazers |
| Motto / Slogan | Equipping Servant Leaders for Global Impact |
| Colour | Black & Red |
| Mascot | Blazer |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 2 |
| Departments | 3 |
| Location | Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Address | Kingswood University, 89 Summit Avenue Sussex, New Brunswick Canada E4E 1E6 |
Kingswood University exists to serve Jesus Christ by strengthening the local and global church through forming Christ-like servant leaders in a community that creatively blends academic excellence and practical ministry experience with intentional spiritual formation.
Equipping Servant Leaders for Global Impact.
Enrich the knowledge, skills, and Christ-like disposition of ministers of all types—pastors, missionaries, children's and youth pastors, church planters, worship leaders, teachers for Christian schools, general Christian service workers, and committed laypeople.
Guide student development in:
An appreciation for their role in the universal church.
An understanding and experience of being a well-rounded, wholesome Christian—physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Formation of a biblical worldview, incorporating a biblical sense of values, understanding God's plan for their lives, and their responsibilities in contemporary life.
Understanding how academic excellence and practical ministry experience are inseparably intertwined with intentional spiritual formation.
Biblical and Theological Studies: Bible, Theology.
General Education: Education, English, History, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies: Christian Religious Studies, Missionary Studies, Religious Education.
An education that prepares you for what matters most is so much more than a list of courses and a passing GPA. We know life change happens when we make the effort to develop in all areas of personal growth – mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and relationally – and that’s what we want for you.
There is much to experience at Kingswood! From classroom learning and study groups to residence life and deep friendships, chapel services and mentorship cohorts to ministry apprenticeships and mission trips; athletics and drama to coffee houses and worship nights – Kingwood is an experience that is waiting for you. Grow in your passion for God, His Word, His Church, and His Mission as you embrace campus life and all that it offers.
Tour the campus grounds, sit in on a class, experience the student life in our residences, Student Centre, Solid Grounds Café, and Dining Commons, join conversations that engage your head and your heart, and feel what it’s like to belong to the KU community. Come and picture yourself here – you’ll like what you see!
Kingswood University Counselling Centre is conveniently located and confidentially positioned on the campus of Kingswood University. The Centre’s serene atmosphere lends itself to the ideal location for mental health counselling. The facility is outfitted with a variety of confidential meeting spaces to accommodate individual, couples, family, and group counselling.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and achieve a minimum grade of 70% in the following Academic or College preparatory level courses in grades 10, 11, or 12:
Students without the necessary background or grades may be admitted on a conditional basis. The first semester for these students will be a qualifying semester.
More Program Information: Undergraduate Degrees
Apply to Undergraduate Program: Undergraduate Application.
More Program Information: Graduate Degree
Apply for Graduate Program: Graduate Application
UNDERGRADUATE:
Fill out the Undergraduate Application. Select “Undergraduate On-Campus Program of Study Options” or “Undergraduate Online Program of Study Options” for “Level of Entry”.
Request your high school, GED record, or college transcript be sent from your current/previous institution.
As part of the application process, a request for a reference will be sent to your pastor.
POSTGRADUATE:
Fill out the Graduate Application. Select “Application for Masters of Pastoral Theology” for “Level of Entry.”
Request a copy of your past and current post-secondary and/or graduate-level transcripts be sent to us. If you are currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate school, please send your current transcript indicating your enrolment. An official transcript certifying completion will be required for final enrolment.
You are required to submit a 1-2-page Statement of Purpose, explaining your spiritual journey to date and why you hope to pursue the MAPT degree at Kingswood University. Please submit this document by email, fax, or mail.
A requirement of the MAPT program is involvement in an appropriate ministry for a minimum of 20 hours per week. A consent form, signed by a designated on-site ministry supervisor, will be requested during the application process.
Once we have received all of the above documents, you will be considered for acceptance. We will be in contact with your regarding further details.
After initial acceptance, a one-time $100 tuition deposit must be submitted before you can be registered for class. Upon enrolment, this fee will be applied to your student account. Payment in full for the semester is due before the start of the first class.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +1.888.432.4422, +1 506.432.4422
Accommodation: Leaving home is not easy for everyone. That’s why we are so proud of our residence experience for our on-campus students. Settle into your comfortable space and prepare to make this place your home away from home. We prioritize your safety with secured access and onsite Resident Directors. Each residence offers full kitchen facilities and shared living spaces to make gatherings fun. You’ll soon discover the real residence experience is found in the lasting friendships you’ll build and the crazy fun you’ll enjoy as you live in community with others.
Place of Worship: Ask students what they love most about Kingswood, and the answer you’ll hear most often is our Chapel services. On Friday mornings at 9:30 am Atlantic Time, we gather in the Saunders-Irving Chapel for student-led worship and inspired preaching. There is something uniquely special about our chapel services that is best understood by personal experience. You will understand what we mean the first time you are standing with your fellow students being led in worship, joining together in corporate prayer, and being challenged and encouraged through sound, Biblical teaching.
Cafeteria: Three meals a day, every day, the Dining Commons is open to serve our students. Our newly renovated space provides a clean and comfortable place for you to enjoy your meals. With nutritious options for every meal, including a fresh salad bar, and a qualified staff that treats students like family, you’ll enjoy both the food and the friendly team of faces that are waiting for you.
Accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Commission on Accreditation.
Chartered by the Province of New Brunswick and authorized to confer degrees in church-related education.
Registered with Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC), the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Dr. Christman brings over three decades of experience in Christian higher education, pastoral ministry, and student developmen... read more
He has held leadership positions at several institutions, including Trevecca Nazarene University, Ohio Christian University, and Indiana Wesleyan University. Alongside his administrative work, he has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels, chaired doctoral dissertations, and spoken widely on topics such as leadership, organizational health, and the principles of servant leadership.
Originally from southeastern Ohio, Dr. Christman’s early years on his family’s beef cattle farm helped shape his strong work ethic and grounded approach to leadership. While attending God’s Bible School and College, he felt his call to ministry – an experience that continues to inform his life and work.
He holds an EdD in Organizational Leadership, two master’s degrees in ministry and leadership, and a Bachelor of Religious Education in Bible and Ministerial Studies. Known for his commitment to lifelong learning and his heart for service, Dr. Christman brings a relational, Christ-centred approach to every leadership role he takes.
He and Cheri Lynn, his wife, met during their college years and have been married for over 40 years. Together, they have three grown children, several grandchildren, and a shared passion for ministry.
Professor Kazadi is currently a Ph.D. candidate in theological studies at Wycliffe College at University of Toronto, and his research interests are Patristic studies, sacramental theology, ecclesiology, Wesleyan/Methodist studies, and Reformation theology.
Pastor Jolicoeur is passionate about how worship ministry operates in the life of the local church and about how people are formed by learning in an academic setting. These two areas of passion intertwine in his role at Kingswood as he helps build up Spirit-filled lovers of worship who are able to lead other people in worship.
Pastor Jolicoeur’s continued role as a practitioner in worship arts in a local church setting provides him with a particular vantage point to share some real-world applications for those studying Worship Arts and seeking to apply what they are learning to ministry.
When he isn’t working, Pastor Jolicoeur enjoys reading and writing, and when it comes to fiction, he prefers the kind with spaceships in it. He also loves to spend time outdoors, usually (though not always) at a jogging pace.
Dr. Bowler is passionate about Christian History. She is excited to learn more about women’s contributions to Church history and to study Christian history from a global perspective.
A life-long learner and bibliophile, Dr. Bowler is happy to be serving as the Director of Library Services at Kingswood University. She also teaches Study Methods at the library as well as online courses.
During her spare time, she enjoys reading, cycling, jogging, cooking, singing, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Starks has also been instrumental in creating and overseeing the Kingswood Student Success Centre, a free tutoring and study help service for students.
Born and raised in England, Dr. Starks considers herself a British Canadian. She and her husband, Rev. Richard Starks, have two adult daughters who are educators. She is an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church.
For relaxation, Dr. Starks loves to travel with her family, read, and do puzzles of all kinds. She can also operate a mitre saw and swing a hammer, having helped her husband on many home renovation projects.
In 1947, the school was relocated to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and renamed Bethany Bible College. Eighteen years later, the leaders once again explored the possibility of relocating to provide a more central location for the constituency and opportunities for growth.
On September 18, 1965, Bethany Bible College reopened on the Sussex Campus, with two buildings on top of the hill overlooking the beautiful Kennebecasis Valley. Three men led the charge for this historic mov... read more
The campus in 1965 consisted of Stairs Hall and Ingersoll House. Named in honour of President Conard Stairs who led the vision for the new campus, Stairs Hall housed administration offices, classrooms, the chapel and dining hall. Ingersoll House, which was named in honour of Rev. H. R. Ingersoll, provided dormitory housing. Fall classes began with eight staff members and 42 students.
In 1972, the school purchased the Sheer Silk Hosiery Mill and lands on Main Street. This is now the lower campus, where the Burbury Administration building and Earle & Marion Trouten Library are located.
In 1983, the Province of New Brunswick authorized the college to grant degrees, and Bethany Bible College became accredited through the Association for Biblical Higher Education in 1987. The school has since added Associate of Arts and Bachelor degree programs, plus a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology
In 2011, Bethany Bible College was renamed Kingswood University to better serve our purpose of equipping servant leaders for global impact.
Over the years, more property was acquired, and dorms, classrooms, and faculty offices have been added to the campus. In 2008, the Saunders Irving Chapel was dedicated and serves as the center point of the campus. Following a complete modernization and refurbishment of the library in 2010, the Earle & Marion Trouten Library was renamed and rededicated.
In addition, the Mitchell Student Centre was upgraded and Edgett Hall was completely refurbished, making faculty offices more accessible to students. Benson athletic fields and complex were constructed in 2016-17, giving Kingswood students the opportunity to host sporting events as well as intramural sports.
A Counselling Centre, opened in 2019, provides state-of the art facilities for counselling services to the campus and the community at large. Stairs Hall was made fully accessible and the Greg Mann Dining Commons was completely refurbished in 2020.
Degrees and programs have expanded to meet the needs of the church, including distance education. Kingswood Extended provides a hybrid system of learning through online classes or as part of a cohort in community, making education accessible around the globe.
Although names and locations have changed and buildings have been added, the mission of Kingswood University remains the same. From the beginning to the present, Kingswood University exists to prepare men and women for Christian ministry. Today, Kingswood University graduates serve across North America and in 28 countries around the world. As we celebrate 76 years of service to the church, we remain committed to develop Christ-like servant leaders to make a global impact.
December, 2021.
