University of British Columbia - Totem Yearbook (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)

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Rounding Point Grey on. the sea voyage to Vancouver, the visitor i.s first greeted by the towering Union College, which looms well above the surrounding campus. Here fifty theologues study for the ministry. After obtaining his B.A. the potential minister must study for three years before being ordained. The president is Dr. W. S. Taylor, a Ph.D. in Psychology from Toronto University, and formerly principal of the University of Indore in India. Dr. Grant lectures in church history, and Dr. Fawcett in the Old Testament. Visiting lecturer for the year is Moir Waters from Victoria. Only 16 of the 45 residents are theologues. The Residentls Association, under president Bill Murison, takes care of athletic, social and disciplinary functions, and acts as a liason between students and staff. There is close cooperation with the nearby Anglican College, where Union students take many of their lectures. Friendly rivalry is evidenced in feud gamesv with the Anglicans. Photographs show 'slops',, the starting point of many involved discussions, a class in early church history, one of the rooms, the recreation room, and the chapel, with its ornate stained glass window. - 'Q E' M Q f l ii 'fgi f 'i '

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Unique in its love of tradition and adherence to old world customs is the Anglican Theological College, where regulations are very similar to those of English colleges. Academic gowns must be worn to all formal occasions including meals and chapels. Ties are compulsory and sweaters are taboo. All residents are compelled tot attend chapel every Sunday. The purpose of the College, now under the principalship of Dr. Kenneth Taylor, is to train ministers for the Anglican Church, and to foster a spiritual outlook on life. Complete courses are offered in the study of the testaments, church history, and related subjects such as pastoral theology. The first step towards becoming an ordained minister is the acquisition of a B.A. degree. Next follows three years of study in theology, after which time the student is awarded a Licentiate in Theology. The College is authorized to give honorary D.D.'s to men of renown, but students must -write synod exams for B.D. or D.D. degrees. Shown in the photographs are Bishop Grower, of the diocese of Vancouver, chatting with students in the corridors, a bull session in one of the rooms, residents relaxing in the common room, meal time, and the library.