Order of Exercises
Musical Prelude, the Graduand Procession, The Academic Procession, The President’s Procession
The audience will rise as the Processions enter L. R. Wilson Concert Hall.
National Anthem*
Led by Dr. Wendy J. Porter, Associate Professor of Music and Worship, McMaster Divinity College
Welcome and Opening of Convocation Ceremony
Dr. Stanley E. Porter, President and Dean, McMaster Divinity College
Opening Prayer & Responsive Scripture Reading–Psalm 103*
Led by Dr. Michael P. Knowles, Professor of Preaching, McMaster Divinity College
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty*
Led by Dr. Wendy J. Porter
The Presentation of Degrees by Authority of the McMaster University Senate
Dr. Stanley E. Porter
and
Dr. Phil C. Zylla, Vice President Academic, McMaster Divinity College
Graduand Reflection
Faith Shuthei Lau (MDiv)
The Presentation of Degrees and Certificates by Authority of the McMaster Divinity College Senate
Dr. Stanley E. Porter
and
Dr. Phil C. Zylla
Graduand Reflection
Darlene Michelle Seal (PhD)
Recognition of Dr. Mary L. Conway as Associate Professor Emerita of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College
Dr. Mark J. Boda, Professor of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College
Acknowledgment
Dr. Mary L. Conway, Associate Professor Emerita of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)*
Led by Dr. Wendy J. Porter
The Trustee Address
David Huctwith, Chair, Board of Trustees, McMaster Divinity College
Presentation of the President’s Gold Medal Awards for Academic Excellence
Dr. Stanley E. Porter
The President’s Address
Dr. Stanley E. Porter
Commissioning of Graduates
Dr. Phil C. Zylla, Vice President Academic, McMaster Divinity College
Prayer of Commissioning
Dr. Cynthia Long Westfall, Associate Professor of New Testament
Be Thou My Vision*
Led by Dr. Wendy J. Porter
Dismissal of Convocation Ceremony
Dr. Stanley E. Porter
Recessional
*Please stand during these occasions of the ceremony