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Surrounded by students, staff, and faculty, Institute for Christian Studies president Harry Fernhout (centre) holds up a letter permitting the graduate school to grant its own Ph.D adn M.A. degrees in philosophy.

ICS WINS RIGHT TO GRAND Ph.Ds
By Sophie Vandenberg

After a 25-year quest, the Institute for Christian Studies has received approval to grant its own doctoral and master's degrees in philosophy.  Ontario's Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities announced on Dec. 16 that she had granted consent for the Toronto graduate school to offer the degrees.

ICS president Harry Fernhout called the announcement "incredible news."  Philosophy professor Dr. Lambert Zuidervaart said, "It means that our academic peers officially recognize and endorse our graduate programs in interdisciplinary philosophy."  Zuidervaart also noted that the change will allow for new forms of cooperation with other universities.  ICS chancellor Barbara Carvill said the school's new status will help ICS students when they apply for jobs and pursue further studies.

The institute's new degree-granting powers take effect immediately.

From The Banner, March 2005.  Used by permission.

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