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Matthew EtheringtonPhDEd, MEd, GDipDiv, BEd, DipTeach
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Statement of Support
"I wholeheartedly support the vision of Australia's first Christian University. I currently teach and research at the largest Christian University in British Columbia, Canada; Trinity Western University. Over the last seven years I have witnessed the positive effect that a Christian University can have at the local, regional and national level. I believe Australia needs the positive influence that a Christian University can offer. I also suggest that a Christian university can act as an academic arm of the church, although it is not the church."
Professional Biography
Matthew is an Associate Professor of Education in the School of Education at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC, Canada. He is a published author, and a loving father and husband.
Matthew began his studies with a Diploma in Teaching at the University of New South Wales, before completing his Bachelor of Education at the University of Technology, Sydney. Through his love of education, he taught in schools for 7 years, including 4 years at Pacific Hills Christian School.
Matthew’s interest in academia led him to Macquarie University to study a Master of Education that he completed through the University of British Columbia in Canada. After this, Matthew tackled his doctorate, during which he lived and researched at the University of Toronto in Ontario Canada.
After completing his PhD in Education, Matthew returned to Australia, teaching full time at the University of Notre Dame. Canada called his name once more, so in 2010, Matthew returned to teach at the School of Education Trinity Western University at undergraduate and graduate level as well as participating in research. Out of interest, Matthew completed his Diploma of Divinity through Morling College in Sydney, just to add to his collection. As well as all of this, Matthew has published three books.
On a personal note, Matthew has been a Christian and follower of Christ since the age of 16. His wife is of Finnish origin and the pair have two beautiful young girls aged 4 and 2. Matthew is proudly both an Australian citizen and soon-to-be Canadian citizen.
Matthew began his studies with a Diploma in Teaching at the University of New South Wales, before completing his Bachelor of Education at the University of Technology, Sydney. Through his love of education, he taught in schools for 7 years, including 4 years at Pacific Hills Christian School.
Matthew’s interest in academia led him to Macquarie University to study a Master of Education that he completed through the University of British Columbia in Canada. After this, Matthew tackled his doctorate, during which he lived and researched at the University of Toronto in Ontario Canada.
After completing his PhD in Education, Matthew returned to Australia, teaching full time at the University of Notre Dame. Canada called his name once more, so in 2010, Matthew returned to teach at the School of Education Trinity Western University at undergraduate and graduate level as well as participating in research. Out of interest, Matthew completed his Diploma of Divinity through Morling College in Sydney, just to add to his collection. As well as all of this, Matthew has published three books.
On a personal note, Matthew has been a Christian and follower of Christ since the age of 16. His wife is of Finnish origin and the pair have two beautiful young girls aged 4 and 2. Matthew is proudly both an Australian citizen and soon-to-be Canadian citizen.