Research

Redeemer University faculty members conduct cutting-edge research and creative work in the natural sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences. Our specialty is innovative ideas that serve the Kingdom of God and promote the common good.

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Cutting-Edge Research and Creative Work

Redeemer offers strong degree pathways in a variety of majors and streams. Along with our Core curriculum, Redeemer’s degree programs give you a broad, cross-functional set of knowledge and skills, challenging you to develop a Kingdom-vision, wherever you are called.

Why Christian Research?
Quick Facts
25%
of full-time faculty’s time is spent on research and academic development
18
programs offer a research component as part of the curriculum
133
articles, books, external conferences and creative works written or contributed to in the past year
25
grants were held by faculty members last year
Get to know the centre

The Albert M. Wolters Centre for Christian Scholarship builds outstanding Christian research and thought and connects it to the questions our neighbours are asking.

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Research
Stories

The Language Jesus Spoke

Professor of history Dr. Jonathan Loopstra recently co-hosted a symposium in Spain, sharing his knowledge of ancient biblical manuscripts with other...

Wolters Centre to Host Tolkien Conference

Redeemer’s Wolters Centre and the Andrew Fuller Center have teamed up to organize a two-day conference on J.R.R. Tolkien and his work.

Unearthing Christian Environmentalism

Redeemer faculty members and alumni contribute to a milestone resource at the intersection of Christianity and environmental studies.

Living in Wonder and Fragility 

Art professor Phil Irish sails the north as part of The Arctic Circle residency program.

Creating a Culture of Self Care for Educators

Dr. Sean Schat discusses how leaders and organizations can support educators with self-care practices in his recently published book chapter.

The Road to Research Grants at Redeemer

Resound looks back at the history of successful federal research grant holders at Redeemer.

Honouring the Faith of Refugees

Assistant professor of business Dr. Raymond B. Chiu discusses the work he and a team of researchers from across the country are doing to better understand the...

Introducing the Albert M. Wolters Centre for Christian Scholarship

Redeemer’s Centre for Christian Scholarship has a new name, a new director and three new faculty fellows to take its work to the next level.

Discovering His Intricate Creation

Two science students conducted research using PCR technology as part of Undergraduate Student Research Awards this summer, supported by NSERC and Redeemer.

Research
Publications
Redeemer’s faculty publish, edit and contribute cutting edge research to some of the top publishers and journals.
Social Work
Dr. Morgan Braganza
Social Work & Christianity
2022
Philosophy
Dr. Adam Barkman
Vernon Press
2022
Philosophy
Dr. Adam Barkman
Lexington Books
2022
Philosophy
Dr. Amber Bowen
Zondervan Academic
2022
Philosophy
Dr. Adam Barkman
Open Universe
2022
Philosophy
Dr. Amber Bowen
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
2022
Social Work
Dr. Morgan Braganza
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
2019
Philosophy
Dr. Amber Bowen
Journal of Religious Ethics
2021
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Contact the centre

Albert M. Wolters Centre for Christian Scholarship

research@redeemer.ca

P: 905-648-2131 ext. 4492

F: 905-648-2134

Dr. Kevin Vander Meulen

Director of Research

Jeremy Kruizinga

Research Officer

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