June 8–12, 2026
In Person at Tyndale University & Synchronous Zoom Livestream
30 Years Later: What We Learned
A Special 30th Anniversary Course of Master’s Pentecostal Seminary
To celebrate 30 years of Master’s Pentecostal Seminary (MPS) at Tyndale University, this special anniversary course brings together 15 leading scholars from across North America to reflect on Canadian Pentecostalism—its roots, its development, and what three decades of scholarship have taught us.
Anniversary Celebration Service with Amos Yong on Monday evening, details below.
Special Evening Session with Dr. Amos Yong
Professor of Theology and Mission,
Fuller Theological Seminary (Los Angeles, CA)
Monday at 7 pm | June 8, 2026 — Tyndale Chapel
This is a celebration of 30 years of MPS. Free and open to the public.
About Dr. Yong: Yong’s scholarship has been foundational in Pentecostal theology, interacting with both traditional theological traditions and contemporary contextual theologies—dealing with such themes as the theologies of Christian-Buddhist dialogue, of disability, of hospitality, and of the mission of God. He has authored or edited more than 50 books and 225 scholarly articles, and remains active in church and academy. Among the most recent are Renewing the Church by the Spirit: Theological Education after Pentecost (Theological Education between the Times) (2020), Pentecostal Theology and Jonathan Edwards (2019), Mission after Pentecost (Mission in Global Community): The Witness of the Spirit from Genesis to Revelation (2019), Can “White” People Be Saved?: Triangulating Race, Theology, and Mission (2018), Learning Theology: Tracking the Spirit of Christian Faith (2018), The Bible and Disability: A Commentary (2017), and the Global Renewal Christianity series.
About the Course
PENTECOSTAL ISSUES: AFTER THIRTY YEARS, WHAT WE LEARNED
In Person and Synchronous online
For Summer 2026, the topic is Canadian Pentecostalism and how our understanding of it has advanced in the thirty years since Master’s Pentecostal Seminary (formerly Canadian Pentecostal Seminary) was launched in partnership with Tyndale Seminary in 1996. The founding of the seminary coincided with a new phase of scholarship on Pentecostalism in Canada. The course will have the feel of an academic conference, featuring multiple sessions from a variety of disciplines.
Guest Lecturers
This course features 15 scholars from across North America, each with a meaningful connection to Master’s Pentecostal Seminary:
Aaron Mix-Ross, PhD
Lead pastor
Richmond Pentecostal Church
(Richmond, British Columbia)
Blaine Charette, PhD
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament
Northwest University
(Kirkland, Washington)
Caleb Courtney
Executive Director
Canadian Pentecostal Library / Bibliothèque de la Pentecôte du Canada
(Sarnia, Ontario)
Chris Thomas, PhD
Director
Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies
Bangor University (Bangor, North Wales UK).
Senior Professor
Biblical Studies
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
(Cleveland, TN)
Dara Delgado, PhD
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies-Christianity
Allegheny College
(Meadville, Pennsylvania)
Adjunct professor
Northeastern Seminary
(Rochester, NY)
Fellow
AAUW 2018-2019 American Dissertation
David Kentie, PhD (Cand.)
Adjunct Faculty
MCS / Horizon College
(Gander, Newfoundland)
Lecturer
Tyndale University
Dryden Demchuk
Chaplain
Salvation Army Gateway of Hope
(Langley, British Columbia)
Fred Middel
Lead Pastor
Crosslands Church
(Newmarket, Ontario)
James Pedlar, PhD
Bastian Chair of Wesley Studies,
Professor of Theology
Tyndale Seminary
(Toronto, Ontario)
Co-Editor
Wesley and Methodist Studies
Fellow
Manchester Wesley Research Centre
James Roberston, PhD
Associate Professor of Christian History, Director of Distributed Learning
Tyndale University
(Flamborough, Ontario)
Martin Mittelstadt, PhD
Professor of New Testament
Evangel University
(Springfield, Missouri)
Michael Wilkinson, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences; Professor of Sociology
Trinity Western University
(Langley, British Columbia)
Peter Althouse, PhD
Director, PhD Program in Theology; Professor of Theology and Religion
Graduate College of Theology and Ministry
Oral Roberts University
(Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Rebecca Idestrom, PhD
Professor of Old Testament
Tyndale Seminary
(Toronto, Ontario)
Peter Neumann, PhD
Vice President, Academic
Redeemer University
(Hamilton, Ontario)
Format
- In Person at the Tyndale University campus
- Synchronous Zoom livestream (real-time participation)
Daily Schedule
June 8-21, 2026
- Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday evening at 7 pm with Amos Yong
- Friday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Course Host
Dr. Van Johnson
Dean of Master’s Pentecostal Seminary since 1996.
Who should attend?
- Anyone interested in Canadian Pentecostal history and theology
- Seminary and university students
- Faculty and researchers
- Pastors and ministry leaders
- Tyndale and MPS alumni
Enroll in 1 of 3 ways
Registration and Fees
Pentecostal Issues: After 30 Years, What We Learned | Tyndale Seminary
Enroll in 1 of 4 Ways
1. As an Audit for Interest — $400
To audit a course means you can attend class without doing any of the required assignments or exams. There is a reduced fee for audit courses.
Tyndale Alumni receive a discount on audit courses.
2. Current Degree Students
Current students may register online using the MyTyndale.ca portal the same way that you register for courses for all other terms.
3. New Students
Interested in enrolling in an MPS Degree program for credit? Contact info@mpseminary.com
4. Visiting/Occasional Students
Visiting and occasional students are to fill out the Visiting Student Application form on the registration page.
$300 discount for current MTS Pentecostal studies majors and $600 for new MTS Pentecostal studies students.
On Site Accommodations and Services
For those joining us on campus, there are dorm rooms available for anyone who would like to stay for a night or for the week.
The nightly rates are $45 for single occupancy and $65 for double occupancy. All rooms include a single bed, desk, and chair.
Food Services: Tyndale has a full-service cafeteria on site.
Parking: Free parking on campus.
Celebrate 30 Years of Pentecostal Scholarship
Join us for a unique week of learning, reflection, and conversation.
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