Tag: History

Speaking Truth with Kindness and Conviction

Alumnus Scott Bandy shares how his classroom experiences prepared him for a career on Parliament Hill.
April 16, 2026

From the Volleyball Court to the Courtroom

Redeemer alumus Christian Vandergeest ’12 shares about his journey from Harvard to practicing law in the heart of New York City.
April 16, 2026

The Place for Faith in a Polarized Public Square

Christian scholarship and classroom discussions about secularization, Christian Nationalism, just war theory and lessons from church history are preparing students to engage in a complex public sphere.
April 16, 2026

1700 Years of Defending Christ

Redeemer University’s academic conference this October celebrates the Council of Nicaea and Nicene Creed.
September 3, 2025

Hope for the Canadian Church?

History professor Dr. Kevin Flatt is taking a close look at the impacts of secularization and their implications for Canada’s future.
April 24, 2025

History of the Land Exhibit Opened

The History of the Land exhibit and website share the stories of those that have lived, worked and played on the land where Redeemer is situated.
September 27, 2024

The Language Jesus Spoke

Professor of history Dr. Jonathan Loopstra recently co-hosted a symposium in Spain, sharing his knowledge of ancient biblical manuscripts with other international experts in ancient languages.
March 25, 2024

Same Past, New Story

A second-year history class has taken a modern approach to understanding Indigenous issues in Canada.
September 29, 2022

Digging into Reformed Roots

Redeemer faculty took a deep dive into the university’s Reformed tradition, including Neo-Calvinism, and how it applies to teaching and research at the annual faculty conference.
May 16, 2022

Where is Jesus?

Dr. KJ Drake set out to explore the historical debate of the nature of Jesus in his recently published book.
March 29, 2022

History with Intention

The history program offers students a unique balance of strategic courses.
March 29, 2022

Preserving a Rich Legacy

Third-year history student Karilyn Van Brugge spent the summer of 2021 exploring and maintaining Redeemer’s history.
March 29, 2022

Black History and the God of Redemption

Redeemer’s faculty and students explore issues of race and representation through the curriculum this term.
February 22, 2022

Dr. Michael Haykin Appointed Visiting Professor of History

Dr. Michael Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality and director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, will join Redeemer’s faculty for a two-year appointment.
January 20, 2022

Seeing Cultures through New Lenses

As an undergraduate, Dr. Heather DeHaan ’96 took a history class that shaped her education and led her on a journey into foreign lands.
November 6, 2020