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Centennial Celebration

The year 2025 marks a century since Providence University College & Theological Seminary was founded. We will be commemorating this milestone with various Centennial Celebration events over the course of a weekend from September 5th to 7th.

One of the weekend events includes a Centennial Gala on Friday, September 5th at the RBC Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg. You can now reserve your spot at the Gala.

More details and a full schedule of events coming soon.

 

Our Stories

ORIGINS // 1925

Since its foundation in 1925, the school has focused on providing quality, faith-centred education to those in and around Manitoba. The school has always been interdenominational, and both women and men were active participants as faculty, staff and students.

It is a school on the Prairies, taught and administered by those who know the spiritual need and conditions on the Prairies, for the young men and women of the Prairies.

PROFESSOR MURIEL TAYLOR

BULLETIN OF THE W. B. I. (1935)

EVERGREEN // 1947

The school has had many temporary homes in Winnipeg over the years – including Evergreen Place where it remained for 20 years – and has ever been staffed by gifted instructors who have sacrificed much in service to their students and for the sake of the institution.

The soul of an educational institution is its teachers. It is not fine buildings that make a school, not elaborate courses of study, not even a large student body, but the character and calibre of those who teach.

THE W. B. I. WITNESS (1952)

PROVISION // 1970

Following the sale of its property in Winnipeg, the school moved south to a new campus at the former St. Joseph’s College in Otterburne, where it has been situated for over 50 years. It remained Winnipeg Bible College until 1991 when it was rebranded as “Providence College.”

The quest of many young people today is for meaning and purpose in life. It is no longer sufficient to merely ‘make a living.’ One must know how to live. That is one of the functions of a Bible College. Each person is an individual loved by God and gifted for service…so we enter to learn, and go forth to teach.

THE KING’S HERALD (1977)

PROVIDENCE // 2024

Almost 100 years later, the school remains committed to its early motto – i.e. “holding fast to the faithful Word” (Titus 1:9) – while looking ahead to the future. This has involved expanding program options in Otterburne, as well as returning to Winnipeg with Prov Downtown.

Providence teaches people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service, as defined by its institutional values of being Christ First, encouraging Diversity of Thought, supporting one another in Community, facilitating Exploration, and pursuing Academic Excellence.

SUMMARY OF PROVIDENCE’S MISSION AND VALUES (Circa 2015)


Get Connected & Celebrate Together!

Since its founding in 1925, our beloved institution has grown through various locations, always prioritizing quality education and community service. As we look back on our rich history, we remain dedicated to fostering knowledge and character in our students. Get ready for a weekend filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration!


 

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