St. Stephen's University

St. Stephen's University
Motto be yourself, journey together, expand your world
Type Private chartered university
Established 1971
Affiliation Christian
President Robert J. Cheatley
Academic staff
22
Students 100[1]
Undergraduates Yes
Postgraduates Yes
Location St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada
Campus urban
Colours blue      and gray     
Affiliations CHEC
Website www.ssu.ca

St. Stephen's University is a small Christian trans-denominational university located in the town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.

History

Planning for the institution began in 1971 and the first students enrolled in 1975. In 1998, the university received a charter from the provincial government to grant bachelor's and master's degrees in liberal arts and ministry studies.

Programs

St. Stephen's University is chartered by the province of New Brunswick to grant bachelor's and master's degrees. SSU offers two streams of education—Arts & Ministry. The Liberal Arts Program offers a Foundation Year Diploma and a four-year Bachelor of Arts Degree. The Ministry Program offers training for professional and lay ministry: a Master in Ministry degree (by module) and a Bachelor of Ministry degree and several diplomas.

Campus

St. Stephen's University has a small campus located on Main Street in the town of St. Stephen. The main building, called Park Hall, dates to the time of Canadian Confederation in the 19th century and is built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style of architecture.[2] Park Hall houses the SSU administrative offices, academic facilities, as well as a residence. Further residences for students are located in two other buildings on the campus.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Full-time plus Part-time Enrollment" (PDF). Association of Atlantic Universities. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  2. "Our History". St. Stephen's University. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  3. "Our Campus". St. Stephen's University. Retrieved 22 July 2012.

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