Realizing the need for sound biblical training in Canada, Dr. Robert D. Kirkland and Dr. James O. Phillips founded the FaithWay Baptist College of Canada in 1983. The college is an inseparable part of FaithWay Baptist Church in Ajax, Ontario. Dr. Robert Kirkland served as the founder for the opening of the college, and Dr. James O. Phillips served as president. Dr. Phillips went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 1984. Dr. Kirkland assumed the position of president at that time. Dr. Gregory O. Baker became pastor of FaithWay Baptist Church in May 1987, and served as president until June 2009.
The church and college facilities are situated just east of metropolitan Toronto in the town of Ajax, a city in the heart of Durham region. This area is one of the fastest growing communities in North America. The college is located in a modern facility which houses student dormitories, classrooms, gym and cafeteria, library, offices, student centre, and laundry facilities. A site-plan is in place to continually enhance the campus as God enables the college.
FaithWay Baptist College offers specialized programs in theology, biblical studies, church administration, missions, church ministry, sacred music and religious education.
| | # Beds | Lowest | Highest |
| Female only: | | Lowest: $2,500 | Highest: $5,000 |
| Male only: | | Lowest: $2,500 | Highest: $5,000 |
The college meal program provides resident students with three meals daily. Students under the age of 25 from distances too far to commute are required to be resident dormitory students. Married students must secure housing off-campus.
FaithWay Baptist College of Canada offers religious certificates, diplomas, and degrees after the completion of the requirements listed in the catalogue. All students enrolled in a Bachelor degree program will major in Bible. The student will choose a corresponding field of study as their ministry concentration.
The college exists to provide post-secondary training for pastors, teachers in Christian schools, missionaries, church workers, and music ministers. The college purposes to develop the devotional and spiritual life of the student, to encourage each student to develop a mastery of the content of the Bible, and to help the student to develop Christian character. We strive to develop an evangelistic fervor in our students. We want our graduates equipped to impact this generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Other than for approved church extension work, students will attend FaithWay Baptist Church. The church is a fundamental, independent Baptist church. Since its inception, the church has grown to have not only a local impact, but also a national and worldwide influence. All local students enrolled will be expected to attend the services and serve in their own home churches. A “home church” shall be interpreted to mean “that independent Baptist church where membership was held by the student immediately prior to his enrollment at the college.” All students from distances too great to be involved in their home churches will attend FaithWay Baptist Church. An exception to the above ruling will occur when the student does extension work in another independent Baptist church upon the assignment of the administration. Christian service reports will be required each Monday.
FaithWay Baptist College of Canada admits students of any race, colour, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities available to its students. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
20 “Training Servants for the Master.” colour, sex, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of education policies, admission practices, scholarship programs, or any college-administered program.
FaithWay Baptist College of Canada is authorized by Employment and Immigration Canada to receive foreign students. Specific guidelines must be adhered to in order to receive student authorization and a visa to study in Canada. Please contact the college for current information.