Signed Statement on Academic Freedom and Religiously Based Universities and Colleges in Canada
[283 signatories as of April 2, 2011]
[283 signatories as of April 2, 2011]
Original Posting Date: January 24, 2011
We, the undersigned faculty members in private or public colleges and universities in Canada, reject the invasive and unwarranted investigations by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) of supposed infringements of academic freedom at post-secondary institutions possessing a religious or faith-based mandate.
We repudiate the bullying that is evident in CAUT’s publicized report (October 2010) regarding the Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, as in its prior attack on Trinity Western University [see TWU’s response here] in Langley, BC.
We object in principle to CAUT’s arbitrary restriction of academic freedom to individuals and its failure to consider the corporate dimensions of that freedom. We note that the very concept of academic freedom arose historically in religiously founded institutions. In a time when colleges and universities are under great pressure to serve the interests of commercial and political initiatives, religious institutions can play a special role in preserving academic freedom.
We also observe that the missional specificity of religious institutions is not without analogue in public institutions, which may contain within them institutes or research centres with their own acknowledged pre-commitments. Both remain free associations of scholars.
We call on CAUT to cease its harassment of these institutions, for which there is no mandate from the membership at large. That harassment is inconsistent with the ethos of religious freedom affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada and human rights law.
We repudiate the bullying that is evident in CAUT’s publicized report (October 2010) regarding the Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, as in its prior attack on Trinity Western University [see TWU’s response here] in Langley, BC.
We object in principle to CAUT’s arbitrary restriction of academic freedom to individuals and its failure to consider the corporate dimensions of that freedom. We note that the very concept of academic freedom arose historically in religiously founded institutions. In a time when colleges and universities are under great pressure to serve the interests of commercial and political initiatives, religious institutions can play a special role in preserving academic freedom.
We also observe that the missional specificity of religious institutions is not without analogue in public institutions, which may contain within them institutes or research centres with their own acknowledged pre-commitments. Both remain free associations of scholars.
We call on CAUT to cease its harassment of these institutions, for which there is no mandate from the membership at large. That harassment is inconsistent with the ethos of religious freedom affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada and human rights law.
Signed, [in alphabetical order]
Chaired, Ongoing, Tenured and Tenure-track Professors
Adomait, Eveline. Assistant Professor
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
Ahern, Dan. Associate Professor, Dep’t. of Philosophy
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Ajzenstat, Janet. Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science
McMaster University, Hamilton Ont.
McMaster University, Hamilton Ont.
Allen, Douglas W. Professor, Department of Economics
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby BC
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby BC
Allen, Paul. Associate Professor, Department of Theological Studies
Concordia University, Montréal
Allert, Craig D. Associate Professor of Religious Studies and History; Chair of Religious Studies
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Asatryan, Vahagn. Assistant Professor, Department of Business
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Aukema, Harold. Professor, Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Baker Collins, Stephanie. Associate Professor, School of Social Work
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Basik, Mark. MD & Assistant Professor of Surgery and Oncology
McGill University, Montreal
McGill University, Montreal
Bateman, Thomas M.J. Associate Professor, Political Science
St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB
Beach, Lee. Assistant Professor of Ministry Studies
Berard, Robert N., Professor & Director of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education,
McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ont.
Berard, Robert N., Professor & Director of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education,
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS
Berkman, John. Associate Professor, Moral Theology
Regis College, University of Toronto, Toronto
Bernatsky, Sasha. Dep’t. of Medicine,
Regis College, University of Toronto, Toronto
Bernatsky, Sasha. Dep’t. of Medicine,
McGill University, Montréal
Binnema, Theodore. Professor, Dep’t. of History
University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
Bloomquist, L. Gregory. Professor, Directeur des Études Supérieures / Director of Graduate Studies
Université Saint-Paul / Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Ont.
Université Saint-Paul / Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Ont.
Boersma, Hans. J. I. Packer Professor of Theology
Regent College, Vancouver
Boudreau, Spencer. Professor, Faculty of Education
McGill University, Montréal
McGill University, Montréal
Bowald, Mark Alan, Associate Professor, Religion and Theology
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Boyagoda, Randy. Associate Professor, English Department
Ryerson University, Toronto
Brouwer, Darren. Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Brouwer, Henry. Professor Emeritus, Chemistry and Environmental Science
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Bruinsma, Robert. Professor Emeritus, Department of Education
The King's University College, Edmonton, Alberta
Büchner, Dirk. Professor, Religious Studies
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Buijs, Joseph A. Professor Emeritus (Philosophy)
St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Burkinshaw, Robert. Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor, Dep’t. of History,
St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Burkinshaw, Robert. Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor, Dep’t. of History,
Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C.
Byl, John. Professor and Chair, Physical Education and Kinesiology
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Carty, Jarrett A., Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts College
Concordia University, Montréal
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Carty, Jarrett A., Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts College
Concordia University, Montréal
Caruana, John. Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy
Ryerson University, Toronto
Carter, Craig A. Professor, Religious Studies
Tyndale University College & Seminary, Toronto
Tyndale University College & Seminary, Toronto
Cere, Daniel Cere. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Religious Studies
McGill University, Montréal
McGill University, Montréal
Cichon, Michael. Associate Professor, English and Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
St Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Clements, David R. Professor, Biology & Environmental Studies
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Clifton, Rodney A. Professor, Faculty of Education & Senior Fellow, St. John's College,
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Cockell, Gord. Assistant Professor, Business
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Collins, Jeffrey. Associate Professor, Department of History,
Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
Colwell, Gary. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
Concordia University College of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Crerar, Duff W. History and Native Studies, Arts and Education Department
Grande Prairie Regional College, Grand Prairie, AB
Cuthill, Chris. Assistant Professor & Chair, Art,
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Crouse, Eric R. Associate Professor of History
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Danielson, Dennis. Professor, Dep’t. of English
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Darby, Tom. Professor, Department of Political Science
Carleton University, Ottawa
Carleton University, Ottawa
Davison, Daniel. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Dawson, Peter. Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy,
Trent University, Peterborough, Ont.
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Dawson, Peter. Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy,
Trent University, Peterborough, Ont.
Deane, David. Assistant Professor, Theology
Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax, NS
Deen, Bill. Associate Professor, Department of Plant Agriculture
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
DeCoste, Frederick C. Professor, Faculty of Law
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
DeKoter, Rodney. Associate Professor, Microbiology & Immunology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
The University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
The University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
DeWiel, Boris. Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science
University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
Doede, Robert. Associate Professor, Philosophy & Graduate Studies,
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Dowbiggin, Ian. Professor, History Department
University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE
Driscoll, Cathy. Associate Professor, Management
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS
Duchesne, Ricardo. Associate Professor, Dep’t. of Social Science
University of New Brunswick, Saint John, N.B.
Dyck, John. Assistant Professor in Political Studies & Coordinator for Canadian Studies
Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C.
Dyck, Paul. Associate Professor, Dep’t. of English
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Egerton, George. Associate Professor Emeritus, History Department
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Epp Buckingham, Janet. Associate Professor
Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C. & Director, Laurentian Leadership Centre, Ottawa
Epp, Timothy Epp, Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Sociology & Social Work
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Erb, Peter C. Professor Emeritus, Dept. of English & Dept. of Religion and Culture, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ont. / Visiting Professor of Catholic Studies, 2005-2009
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Prince Edward Island
Evans, Craig A. Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament
Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Evans, Paul S. Assistant Professor of Old Testament
McMaster Divinity College, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
McMaster Divinity College, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Fadel, Mohammad. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law
University of Toronto, Toronto
Farrow, Douglas. Professor, Faculty of Religious Studies
McGill University, Montréal
McGill University, Montréal
Faught, Brent E. Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ont.
Fensham, Charles. Associate Professor, Systematic Theology
Knox College, University of Toronto
Knox College, University of Toronto
Fenske, Theodore Karl. MD, FRCPC, FACC, FCCP, Professor of Medicine
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Ferber, Michael P. Assistant Professor of Geography & Director of Environmental Studies
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Ferrier, Catherine. MD & Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine,
Faculty of Medsicine, McGill University, Montreal
Faculty of Medsicine, McGill University, Montreal
Fiamengo, Janice. Professor, Department of English
University of Ottawa, Ottawa
University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Flaman, Paul. Associate Professor, Christian Theology, St. Joseph's College
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Flanagan, Tom. FRSC, Professor of Political Science
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Flatt, Kevin N. Assistant Professor, History
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Friesen, Elroy. DMA, Assistant Professor, Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Friesen, Elroy. DMA, Assistant Professor, Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Froese, Marc D. Assistant Professor, Department of History & Political Science & Director, International Studies Program, Canadian University College, Lacombe, Alberta
Gagnon, Bruno. MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, McGill Univeristy
Gardner, Willaim. Associate Professor & Associate Director, School of Computer Science
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
Gay, Craig M. Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate Academic Dean
Regent College, Vancouver
Regent College, Vancouver
Gentles, Ian. Professor, Dep’t. of History, Glendon College
York University, Toronto
Gerrie, Jim. Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS
York University, Toronto
Gerrie, Jim. Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS
Giesbrecht, Marnie. Professor of Music
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Gilbert, Pierre. Associate Professor of Bible and Theology
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Canadian University College, Lacombe, AB
Goheen, Michael W. Geneva Professor of Worldview Studies
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Goodstadt Michael.Professor & Director, MPH Program in Health Promotion
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto
Grigg, Lance. Associate Professor, Faculty of Education
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Grise, Mary-Liz. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Groarke, Louis. Associate Professor, Philosophy
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Groarke, Louis. Associate Professor, Philosophy
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Guenther, Titus. Associate Prof. Theology and Missions
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Haas, Guenther. Professor, Dep’t. of Religion and Theology
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Hale, Geoffrey. Associate Professor, Department of Political Science
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Haluza-DeLay,Randolph. Associate Professor, Sociology
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Hankey, Wayne J. Carnegie Professor and Chairman, Department of Classics with Religious Studies,
Dalhousie University and Kings College, Halifax, NS
Harding, Sheila Rutledge. MD, FRCPC, Professor & Associate Dean Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Haskell, David. Associate Professor, Journalism and Contemporary Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University, [Brantford campus] Ont.
Wilfrid Laurier University, [Brantford campus] Ont.
Haskett, Kelsey L. Associate Professor of French & Chair, Department of Modern Languages
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Havers, Grant. Professor & Chair, Department of Philosophy
Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C.
Hayhoe, Doug. Associate Professor, Education
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Hayhoe, Ruth.Professor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
University of Toronto, Toronto
Healey, Robynne Rogers, Associate Professor, History & Co-director, Gender Studies Institute
Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C.
Hébert, Terry. Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
McGill University, Montréal
McGill University, Montréal
Hegedus, Tim. Associate Professor, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ont.
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ont.
Hellinga, Bruce. Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Hexham, Irving. Professor, FRAI; FRHistS, Religious Studies
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Hielema, Syd. Associate Professor, Religion
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Hiemstra, John. Professor, Political Studies and Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Hill, Art. Professor & Chair, Dep’t. of Food Science,
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
Hill, Philip G. Professor Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Hindmarsh, Bruce. James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology
Regent College, Vancouver
Hrudey, Terry M. Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Hubbard, Jennifer. Associate Professor, History of Science and Technology, Department of History, Ryerson University, Toronto
Hull, John E., Associate Professor & Dean, Faculty of Education
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Irvine, Andrew, Professor, Department of Philosophy
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Jansen, Harold. Associate Professor, Department of Political Science
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
Jeffrey, David Lyle. FRSC. Emeritus Professor, English Literature, University of Ottawa;
Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities (Honors College) &
Distinguished Senior Fellow & Director of Manuscript Research in Scripture and Tradition
Institute for Studies in Religion, Baylor University, Waco, TX (USA)
Jenkyn, Thomas. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities (Honors College) &
Distinguished Senior Fellow & Director of Manuscript Research in Scripture and Tradition
Institute for Studies in Religion, Baylor University, Waco, TX (USA)
Jenkyn, Thomas. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
Jillions, John A., Assistant Professor, Faculty of Theology, Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies
Saint Paul University, Ottawa, ON
Saint Paul University, Ottawa, ON
Johnston, Susan. Associate Professor, Department of English
University of Regina, Regina, SK
Jonker, Leo. Professor, Dep’t. of Mathematics & Statistics,
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont.
Kelly, Patrick, Associate Professor, Department of English
St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Kennedy, Robert P. Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Religious Studies
Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Kent, David A. Professor, Dept. of English
Centennial College, Toronto
Khoury, Joseph. Associate Professor, Department of English
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Kennedy, Robert P. Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Religious Studies
Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Kent, David A. Professor, Dept. of English
Centennial College, Toronto
Khoury, Joseph. Associate Professor, Department of English
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Kline, Donald. FGSA, 3M Fellow, Director, Vision & Aging Lab & Professor,
Depts. of Psychology &Surgery (Ophthalmology)
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Kline, Theresa J.B. Professor, Department of Psychology
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Kloppers, Jacobus. Professor Emeritus, Historic and Systematic Musicology,
The King’s University College, Edmonton, AB
Knowles, Michael P. G. F. Hurlburt Chair and Professor of Preaching
McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ont.
Kosits, Russell D., Assistant Professor, Psychology
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ont.
Kosits, Russell D., Assistant Professor, Psychology
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Koyzis, David T. Professor & Chair, Political Science
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Kuipers, Ronald A. Assistant Professor, Philosophy of Religion
The Institute for Christian Studies (Toronto School of Theology), Toronto
Lamoureux, Denis O. Associate Professor, Science & Religion
St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
Larmer, Robert. Professor & Chair, Department of Philosophy
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Leuprecht, Christian. Professeur agrégé Département de science politique et d'économique
Royal Military College of Canada / Collège militaire royal du Canada, Kingston, Ont.
Lewis, Donald M. FRHistS. Professor,
Regent College, Vancouver
Ley, David. Professor, Department of Geography
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Litz, Reg. Professor, Department of Business Administration
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Locklin, Reid B. Associate Professor, Christianity and Culture
St. Michael's College, University of Toronto &
Senior Fellow (2010-2011), Martin Marty Center for the Advanced Study of Religion
University of Chicago Divinity School
Lodewyk, Ken. Associate Professor, Physical Education and Kinesiology Department,
Brock University, St. Catherines, Ont.
Long, David. Professor, Department of Sociology
The King’s University College, Edmonton, AB
Looy, Heather, Professor, Psychology
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB.
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB.
Lupker, Stephen J. Professor, Department of Psychology
University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
Lyon, David. FRSC, Queen's Research Chair in Surveillance Studies &, Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Law, Queens University, Kingston, Ont.
MacKinnon, Neil J. FCSHP. Professor & Associate Director of Research, College of Pharmacy
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Manganiello, Dominic. Professor, Department of English
University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Mann, Robert, Professor of Physics & Applied Mathematics
University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Mann, Robert, Professor of Physics & Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Martin, Brian. Professor, Physics and Astronomy
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Martin, Stephen, Associate Professor, Department of Theology
The King's University College, Edmonton AB
The King's University College, Edmonton AB
Masson, S.J. Associate Professor, English Literature
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Mathie, William. Associate Professor, Dep’t. of Political Science
Brock University, St. Catherines, Ont.
Brock University, St. Catherines, Ont.
McCann, David GC. MD, MPH, CCFP, FAASFP, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
McCullough, Ernest J. Emeritus Professor, Philosophy, Saint Mary's University College, Calgary, AB & Saint Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
McKitrick, Ross. Professor, Economics
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont.
McLaren, Scott. Religious Studies Librarian, Scott Library
York University, Toronto
York University, Toronto
Miller, Bradley W. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law
University of Western Ontario, London, Ont.
Moens, Alexander. Professor, Department of Political Science
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.
Monagan, Michael. Professor, Department of Mathematics,
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.
Morais, José A. MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine
McGill University, Montréal
McGill University, Montréal
Moroz, Dianne E. Chair, Physical Education Dep’t.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Murphy, Gaelan. Assistant Professor, Dep’t. of Anthropology, Economics, and Political Science
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
Nelson, Brent, Associate Professor, Department of English
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Nelson, Holly Faith. Associate Professor & Chair, English Dep’t.
Co-Director, Gender Studies Institute
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
North, John S. Professor, Dep’t. of English
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Novak, David. Professor of Religion and Philosophy &
J. Richard and Dorothy Shiff Chair of Jewish Studies
University of Toronto, Toronto
O’Coin, Dwayne. Associate Professor, Commerce
J. Richard and Dorothy Shiff Chair of Jewish Studies
University of Toronto, Toronto
O’Coin, Dwayne. Associate Professor, Commerce
The King’s University College, Edmonton, AB
Patrick, Jonathan. Assistant Professor, Telfer School of ManagementUniversity of Ottawa, OttawaPatrick, Margie. Assistant Professor, Department of Education
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Pauls, Cheryl. Associate Professor of Piano & Music Theory, Department of Music
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Payton Jr., James R. Professor & Chair, History
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Pearson, Sara. Assistant Professor, Dep’t. of English
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Pecknold, J.C. MD, FRCPC & Associate Professor, Psychiatry
McGill University, Montréal
Peters, Edmund. Professor, Dept. of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Peterson, James. Professor and R. A. Hope Chair, Divinity College and Faculty of Health Sciences
McMaster University, Hamilton Ont.
Philipchalk, Ron. Chair and Professor, Psychology
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Poewe, Karla. FRAI, Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology,
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Pon, Mary. Faculty of Health and Community Studies,
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
Pon, Mary. Faculty of Health and Community Studies,
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
Potworowski, Christophe. Kennedy Smith Chair of Catholic Studies
McGill University, Montréal
McGill University, Montréal
Provan, Iain. Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies
Regent College, Vancouver
Radner, Ephraim. Professor, Historical Theology
Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Toronto
Reese, Alan W. Associate Professor, History
Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Toronto
Reese, Alan W. Associate Professor, History
St Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Ricci, Antonio. Associate Professor, Italian Studies, Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, Toronto
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, Toronto
Robertson, Neil G. Associate Professor of Humanities
University of King's College, Halifax, NS
Rogalsky, Tim. Associate Professor, Dep’t. of Mathematics,
University of King's College, Halifax, NS
Rogalsky, Tim. Associate Professor, Dep’t. of Mathematics,
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Rowe, Paul S. Associate Professor & Chair, Dept of History, Geography, and Political and International Studies, Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C.
Schat, Aaron. Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Schreckenbach, H. Georg. Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Schuurman, Derek. Associate Professor & Chair, Computer Science, Physics & Math
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Scott, Tom. Associate Librarian & Chair, Reference Department
Scott Library, York University Libraries, York University, Toronto
Scott Library, York University Libraries, York University, Toronto
Sears, Alan. Professor, Faculty of Education
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Sears, Jonathan M. Assistant Professor, International Development Studies
Menno Simons College, Winnipeg, MB
Menno Simons College, Winnipeg, MB
Sears, Kim. RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
Segger, Joachim. Associate Professor & Chair, Music Dep’t.
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Senécal, Jean-Luc. MD, FRCPC, FACP, Professor of Medicine & Scleroderma Research Chair
Université de Montréal School of Medicine / Director, Connective Tissue Disease Clinic
and Laboratory for Research in Autoimmunity (LABRAI)
Division of Rheumatology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Sikkema, Arnold. Associate Professor, Physics
Université de Montréal School of Medicine / Director, Connective Tissue Disease Clinic
and Laboratory for Research in Autoimmunity (LABRAI)
Division of Rheumatology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Shute, Michael. Associate Professor, Dep't. of Religious Studies
Memorial University, St. John's, NFSikkema, Arnold. Associate Professor, Physics
Trinity Western University, Langley, B.C.
Slaymaker, Olav. Professor Emeritus, Geography
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Smith, Travis. Associate Professor, Department of Political Science
Concordia University, Montréal
Spronk, Terri. Faculty of Health and Human Services
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
Stackhouse, John. Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology
Regent College, Vancouver
Concordia University, Montréal
Spronk, Terri. Faculty of Health and Human Services
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
Stackhouse, John. Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology
Regent College, Vancouver
Stephenson, John R. Registrar & Professor of Historical Theology
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St Catharines, Ont.
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St Catharines, Ont.
Stieva, Bernice. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education
The King’s University College, Edmonton, Alberta
Stolte, Charles. Associate Professor, Music
The King’s University College, Edmonton, Alberta
Stolte, Charles. Associate Professor, Music
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Suedfeld, Peter. Dean Emeritus of Graduate Studies and Professor Emeritus of Psychology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Sweet, William Sweet. Coordinator, Catholic Studies Programme
Swenson, Don. Associate Professor & Chair, Dep’t. of Sociology and Anthropology
Mount Royal University, Calgary AB
& Director, Centre for Philosophy, Theology, and Cultural Traditions, Department of Philosophy,
St Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
St Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
Mount Royal University, Calgary AB
Szabo, L.R. Associate Professor, English Dep’t.
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Taylor, Marion. Professor, Old Testament
Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Toronto
University of Toronto, Toronto
Trothen, Tracy J. Head, Theology, Queen's School of Religion
Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
Van Arragon, William. Assistant Professor, History
Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
Van Arragon, William. Assistant Professor, History
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Vandergrift, Larry. Professor & Directeur intérimaire/Interim Director, Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme (ILOB)/ Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa
Vanderwoerd, Jim R., Professor, Social Work
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
van der Meer, Jitse M. Professor, Biology and History & Philosophy of Science
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Vander Meulen, Kevin. Professor, Mathematics
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Van Die, Marguerite. Professor, Department of History
Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
Van Kooten, G. Cornelis. Professor, Department of Economics
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
van Til Rusthoven, Thea. Associate Professor & Chair of French
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Van Tuyl, Adam. Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ont.
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ont.
Vissers, John, Faculty Lecturer, Faculty of Religious Studies, McGill University &
Principal, Presbyterian College, Montréal
von Heyking, Amy. Associate Professor, Faculty of Education
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
von Heyking, Amy. Associate Professor, Faculty of Education
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
von Heyking, John. Associate Professor, Department of Political Science
University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
Wagner, David. Associate Professor, Faculty of Education
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Warkentin, Tom. Professor, Pulse Crop Breeder, Crop Development Centre,
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Watts, Rick E. Professor, New Testament
Regent College, Vancouver
West, J.L.A. Associate Professor of Philosophy & President, Canadian Society for Christian Philosophers
Newman Theological College, Edmonton, AB
Wiebe, Elden. Associate Professor of Management, Dept of Commerce
The King's University College, Edmonton, Alberta
Wiersma, Elaine. Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health Program
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ont.
Wiesner, Willi H. Associate Professor of Human Resources & Management, DeGroote School of Business
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.
Wilkinson, Michael. Professor, Sociology Dep’t. & Director, Religion in Canada Institute
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
*Williams, David. Professor Emeritus, Dep’t. of English
McGill University, Montreal
*Former Secretary to the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee of CAUT
*Former Secretary to the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee of CAUT
Wilson, Paul S. Professor, Theology
Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, Toronto
Windhorst, Dick. Assistant Professor, Education
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, Toronto
Windhorst, Dick. Assistant Professor, Education
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Winger, Thomas M. Academic Dean & Acting President, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ont.
Winn, Conrad. Professor, Political Science
Carleton University, Ottawa
Wishloff, Jim. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management,
The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Wolters, Al. Professor Emeritus, Religion, Theology & Classical Languages
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Woods, John, FRSC. Professor Director, The Abductive Systems Group, Department of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver & President Emeritus, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Wright, David Curtis. Associate Professor, Department of History & Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Military and Strategic Studies
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Zunic, Nikolaj. Department of Philosophy
St. Jerome's University, Waterloo, Ont.
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Zunic, Nikolaj. Department of Philosophy
St. Jerome's University, Waterloo, Ont.
Term, Part-time, Adjunct, Sessional Lecturers and Other Academic Staff & Faculty at Non-AUCC Institutions
Dr. Marat Akopian, Ph.D, Lecturer, Department of Policy Studies
Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB
Christina Belcher, Faculty of Education
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Dr. Andrew P.W. Bennett, Dean & Professor of Church History
Augustine College, Ottawa
Augustine College, Ottawa
Sam Berg, Professor of Counselling
Briercrest College and Seminary,Caronport, SK
The King's University College, Edmonton, AB
Dr. Wendy D. Bokhorst-Heng, Assistant Professor, Education
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Dr. Dennis Bustin, Associate Professor of History & Department Co-ordinator
Crandall University, Moncton, NB Dr. Paul Chamberlain, Philosophy and Religious Studies,
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Derek Chisholm, Adjunct Professor, Business Administration
Tyndale University College, Toronto Ont
Dr. Adrienne Dengerink Chaplin [Adjunct]
Institute for Christian Studies (Toronto School of Theology), Toronto
Institute for Christian Studies (Toronto School of Theology), Toronto
Teresa DeVries,
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Garry N. Dyck, Director, English Language Centre
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Joel L. From, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities
Briercrest College, Caronport, SK
Dr. David Goa, Director, Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life
University of Alberta [Augustana campus]
Dr. Daniel C. Goodwin, Professor, History
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Dr. Charles H. Hackney, Associate Professor of Psychology
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Dr. Charles H. Hackney, Associate Professor of Psychology
Briercrest College and Seminary, Caronport, SK
Douglas Hampson, Department of Psychology
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Rev. Fr. Doug Hayman
Augustine College, Ottawa
Kenton Lobe, MNRM, Instructor, International Development Studies
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Raymond Louter, Theatre
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Dr. Gregory Maillet, Professor, English,
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Edward Newell, Assistant Professor of Education,
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Jordan Olver, Sessional, St. Thomas More College,
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Edward Newell, Assistant Professor of Education,
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Jordan Olver, Sessional, St. Thomas More College,
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Dr. Kathleen Patchell, English Literature
St. Stephen's University, St. Stephen, NB
Thomas Power, Theological Librarian & Adjunct Professor of Church History
Wycliffe College, University of Toronto
Dr. Ellery Pullman, Professor of Psychology,
Wycliffe College, University of Toronto
Dr. Ellery Pullman, Professor of Psychology,
Briercrest College and Seminary, Caronport, SK
Dr. Sam Reimer, Professor of Sociology
Crandall University, Moncton, NBCathy Rogers, Assistant Professor of Sociology,
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Peter Schuurman, Religion and Theology Dept.
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Axel Schoeber, Professor of Supervised Ministry
Carey Theological College, Vancouver
Dr. Dan Shute
Presbyterian College, Montréal
Neil Soggie, Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Bryan Taylor, Faculty of Education Coordinator
Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Dr. Elmer Thiessen, Research Professor of Education
Tyndale University College, Toronto
Dr. Walter Thiessen, Psychology
St. Stephen's University, St. Stephen, NB
St. Stephen's University, St. Stephen, NB
Dr. Hendrik van der Breggen, Assistant Professor of Philosophy,
Providence College, Otterburne, Manitoba
Daniel van Heyst, Associate Professor, Drama
The King’s University College
Monir Wahhab, Director, Academic Advising Services and Part-time Lecturer
Department of Finance
John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal
Department of Finance
John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal
Dr. Brian J. Walsh, (Adjunct)
Trinity College, University of Toronto
T. James Weibelzahl, Psychology Department
Trinity Western University
Dr. Anne White, Dept. of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts,
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Dr. Sujin Yang, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Tyndale University College, Toronto, Ont.
Tyndale University College, Toronto, Ont.
Petra Zantingh, Sessional, Art & Education,
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ont.
Dr. Jason Zuidema, Department of Theological Studies
Concordia University, Montréal
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