Advanced Education and Skills
May 5, 2016

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills:

Minister Recognizes 175th Anniversary of Queen’s College

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this House today to extend my congratulations to the staff and students at Queen’s College on its 175th anniversary in the province.

I had the pleasure today of signing a proclamation with the Dean of Theology, Rev. Dr. David Bell, to mark the beginning of a week of activities to recognize this momentous occasion.

As many of my Honourable colleagues in the House know, Queen’s College was founded as a Church of England theological college in 1841. Over the years, the college has welcomed other denominations into their programs and today is recognized as an institution that is committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth.

Mr. Speaker, next week the college will confer for the first time, the degree of Master of Theology (Pentecostal Studies) and in 2017, they will celebrate the first graduates of the Diploma in Theology and Ministry (Roman Catholic Studies).

As Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, I am proud to say that the Provincial Government values Queen’s College. We are committed to post-secondary education and ensuring that students have the knowledge and skills required to be the leaders of tomorrow.

2016 05 05                             1:55 p.m.