Expanding Experiences

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MONTREAL Diocesan Theological College is 127 years old and is housed in an impressive, brown, 19th -century brick building. Yet, it is far from stodgy in history and outlook.

Today's student body of about eight reflects the diversity of our times, said Canon John Simons, the principal. "We have a retired teacher, a refugee woman from Pakistan, a director of volunteer services at a hospital and a student who was a weather reporter," he said.

The study course gets out into the real world, too, expanding the students' life experiences. "One thing we emphasize here is an introduction to the global and intercultural context of the church's mission today," said Canon Simons. …