Founded in 1894 as the “Toronto Bible Training School”, Tyndale University College & Seminary is a Christian university college and seminary that prepares women and men for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. It is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada to award its graduate theological degrees. The university is also accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Tyndale University is an affiliate of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian Higher Education Canada association. Currently, there are more than 1.600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds. The institution is the largest theological school in Canada accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.