Kingswood University
Kingswood University is a private evangelical Christian institution associated with the Wesleyan Church, located in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. It holds charitable status in Canada (business registration number 106787856RR0001) and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)[^4][^2]. Chartered by the province of New Brunswick, it is authorized to confer undergraduate and graduate degrees in church-related disciplines[^4][^5].

History

Founded in 1945 as Bethany Bible College in Woodstock, New Brunswick, the institution relocated to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in 1947 before settling in Sussex, New Brunswick, in 1965[^4]. It adopted its current name, Kingswood University, in 2011[^5]. In 2015, Dr. Stephen Lennox became its 12th president[^5].

Academics

Kingswood offers undergraduate programs across twelve ministry-related concentrations, graduate degrees through online delivery, and certificate programs[^1][^5]. Its academic focus emphasizes biblical studies, spiritual formation, and leadership training[^4][^5]. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1[^1].

Campus and Community

The university operates a single rural campus in Sussex, New Brunswick, with residential facilities for students[^5]. Its community is characterized by a small, close-knit environment, with approximately 500 students enrolled[^5]. Affiliations include the Christian Holiness Partnership, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and Christian Higher Education Canada[^5][^4].

Governance and Affiliations

As a nonprofit entity, Kingswood University is governed by a board of trustees and maintains partnerships with global evangelical organizations[^4][^2]. Its educational philosophy centers on equipping students for roles in Christian ministry and service[^4].

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**Kingswood University**  
**Kingswood University** is a private evangelical Christian institution associated with the Wesleyan Church, located in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. It holds charitable status in Canada (business registration number **106787856RR0001**) and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). Chartered by the province of New Brunswick, it is authorized to confer undergraduate and graduate degrees in church-related disciplines.  

### History  
Founded in 1945 as **Bethany Bible College** in Woodstock, New Brunswick, the institution relocated to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in 1947 before settling in Sussex, New Brunswick, in 1965. It adopted its current name, **Kingswood University**, in 2011. In 2015, Dr. Stephen Lennox became its 12th president.  

### Academics  
Kingswood offers undergraduate programs across twelve ministry-related concentrations, graduate degrees through online delivery, and certificate programs. Its academic focus emphasizes biblical studies, spiritual formation, and leadership training. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.  

### Campus and Community  
The university operates a single rural campus in Sussex, New Brunswick, with residential facilities for students. Its community is characterized by a small, close-knit environment, with approximately 500 students enrolled. Affiliations include the Christian Holiness Partnership, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and Christian Higher Education Canada.  

### Governance and Affiliations  
As a nonprofit entity, Kingswood University is governed by a board of trustees and maintains partnerships with global evangelical organizations. Its educational philosophy centers on equipping students for roles in Christian ministry and service.