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SUMMARY:Old Testament Guild
DESCRIPTION:The November gathering will be November 12 at 12:30 in the Fyfe Classroom. We will provide orientation to Society Meetings in general and have everyone share what they are presenting or participating in at the ETS\, IBR\, and SBL meetings in Boston. Please join us to listen and share in person or online. \nThe OT Guild is a monthly gathering for students\, staff\, and faculty studying\, teaching\, and interested in Old Testament studies. All are welcome to join. Contact Dr. Mark Boda for more information. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/old-testament-guild-10/
LOCATION:Fyfe Room (Room 231)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Old Testament Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20251107T190234Z
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SUMMARY:Chapel - Dr. James Dvorak
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 11\, as Dr. James Dvorak shares a message titled “You’re Out of Your Mind!” drawing from Acts 26:12-18. We hope to see you there! \nOur Chapel services are open to all who would like to join us. We meet in-person in the Nathaniel Parker Memorial Chapel at McMaster Divinity College or via livestream. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: MDC
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/chapel-20/
LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20251103T155334Z
CREATED:20251103T155326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T155334Z
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SUMMARY:DSA Pizza Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The DSA invites students\, faculty\,and staff to a free pizza lunch in Cullen Hall. Join us for fellowship and conversation while enjoying food!
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/dsa-pizza-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Cullen Hall\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Divinity Students' Association (DSA)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20250529T140239Z
CREATED:20250529T140239Z
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SUMMARY:Last Day to Drop Without Academic Failure
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/last-day-to-drop-without-academic-failure-3/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130000
DTSTAMP:20251106T154732Z
CREATED:20250528T202650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T154732Z
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SUMMARY:DPT Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/dpt-retreat-2/
LOCATION:McMaster Divinity College\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T135000
DTSTAMP:20250915T160728Z
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SUMMARY:TRS - Dr. Clement Wen
DESCRIPTION:At this week’s Theological Research Seminar\, Dr. Clement Wen will be presenting\, “Wolfhart Pannenberg and Sino-Christian Theology: A Third Way between Liu Xiaofeng and He Guanghu” \nRead the abstract and his bio below. \nAll are welcome to attend in Camelford Hall (room 226) at McMaster Divinity College at 1:00pm or via livestream at the link below: \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”) \nAbstract\nThis presentation explores the reception to date and constructive potential of the late German Lutheran theologian\, Wolfhart Pannenberg (1928–2014)\, for Sino-Christian Theology. While Pannenberg’s voice has not been as prominent as Karl Barth\, Dietrich Bonhoeffer\, Jürgen Moltmann\, Reinhold Niebuhr\, and Paul Tillich\, I argue that his programme’s overall apologetic interests\, interdisciplinary emphases\, focus upon history\, and framing of the public nature of truth carry relevance for Sino-Christian theological construction\, especially when considered in the light of the contrasting proposals by two of the movement’s more prominent figures: Liu Xiaofeng (b. 1956) and He Guanghu (b. 1950). Specifically\, I argue that Pannenberg’s programme can serve as a mediating third way for Sino-Christian Theology between Liu’s suprahistorical revelational positivism and He’s principled religious pluralism. Insofar as Pannenberg’s programme is often accused of being overly Western and Eurocentric in its reading and application of Christianity’s developmental history\, I propose also that Pannenberg’s own thought contains internal resources which can help correct this alleged problem. Though Sino-Christian Theology as an academic modality of discursive engagement has come upon challenging times over the last couple decades\, Pannenberg’s voice is still relevant in providing mediating correctives to the approaches put forward by Liu and He. \nBio\nDr. Wen’s current interest in the reconstruction and renewal of evangelical theology is inspired by the work of the late Robert E. Webber (1933-2007) and the late Stanley J. Grenz (1950-2005). However\, the broader trajectory of his historical and systematic thought to date has been primarily influenced by his previous research on the Byzantine Father Maximus the Confessor (580-662)\, the Protestant Reformer John Calvin (1509-1564)\, the twentieth-century German Lutheran Wolfhart Pannenberg (1928-2014)\, and the contemporary move in recent decades towards Global and World Christianity. Dr. Wen’s first monograph\, An ‘Open-Ended Distinctiveness’: The Contemporary Relevance of Wolfhart Pannenberg’s Participatory Ecclesiology and Ecumenism for World Christianity\, was published in Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht’s Forschungen zur systematischen und ökumenischen Theologie series in 2021. \nAbout TRS\nThe MDC Theological Research Seminar (TRS) is a bimonthly gathering for all MDC students and faculty. TRS meets from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM on alternating Mondays\, and includes about thirty minutes for the paper presentation and twenty minutes for discussion. \nAll advanced degree students are invited to present a paper and share your research with your colleagues. TRS is an excellent opportunity to “test drive” a paper you will be presenting at an upcoming conference and receive helpful feedback on your current research projects. Thinking about submitting an article to a journal and want some interaction first? TRS will provide it. Just published an article or an essay and want to share it us? TRS is an excellent opportunity to broadcast it. \nThis year the organizing committee consists of Dr. James Dvorak\, Dr. Phil Zylla\, and Dr. Gord Heath. To submit a paper\, contact a member of the organizing committee.
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/trs-16/
LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theological Research Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T150000
DTSTAMP:20251104T184650Z
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SUMMARY:Chapel - Séan McGuire
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 3]4\, as PhD student Séan McGuire shares a message titled “Unapproachable Light Under the Cover of Darkness\,” drawing from 1 Timothy 6:11b–16. We hope to see you there! \nOur Chapel services are open to all who would like to join us. We meet in-person in the Nathaniel Parker Memorial Chapel at McMaster Divinity College or via livestream. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: MDC
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/chapel-18/
LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTSTAMP:20251106T154702Z
CREATED:20251022T190057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T154702Z
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SUMMARY:Considering Doctoral Studies? A lunch and info session for current students
DESCRIPTION:All students are invited to join us for lunch on Tuesday\, November 4th at 1:00pm. The admissions department is delighted to host you as we provide information about research degrees at MDC (PhD\, Accelerated MA-PhD\, and DPT) and discuss steps toward pursuing those degrees. We will address reasons for considering further education\, how these degrees might fit into your life\, and steps toward financing further education. This event is designed for current MDC students. However\, if you know someone who is not currently enrolled at MDC who might like to learn more about our research degrees\, please feel free to invite them. \nRSVP Here \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Kristen or Sara at divadmt@mcmaster.ca.
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/considering-doctoral-studies-a-lunch-and-info-session-for-current-students/
LOCATION:McMaster Divinity College\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Admissions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T143000
DTSTAMP:20251007T194254Z
CREATED:20251003T153706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T194254Z
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SUMMARY:DPT Online Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our DPT Online Info Session on Monday\, November 3 at 1:30 PM (ET). Discover how MDC can support your academic journey through our Doctor of Practical Theology program. \nRegister 
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/dpt-online-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Admissions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T135000
DTSTAMP:20251201T135420Z
CREATED:20250807T153620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T135420Z
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SUMMARY:New Testament Guild
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our third NT Guild meeting. Dr. Sung Min Park will present on “Sociolinguistics Approach”\, offering a 25-minute talk covering the origin\, overview\, impact\, and application of the methodology. Following the presentation\, we will open the floor for a 25-minute discussion and Q&A session. \nYou are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom. \nMDC’s New Testament (NT) Guild is a monthly meeting open to all faculty and students studying or interested in New Testament at MDC. The NT Guild gives everyone an opportunity to meet outside our regular curriculum to discuss various topics concerning being a good NT scholar. Topics include: NT studies\, theological education\, scholarship\, job market and job application\, professional developments\, and many more. For more information contact Ankit Harry or Aaron Jung \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”)
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/new-testament-guild-11/
LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:New Testament Guild
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20250528T202749Z
CREATED:20250528T202749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202749Z
UID:10000304-1761955200-1762041599@mcmasterdivinity.ca
SUMMARY:PhD Fall Early Admissions Deadline
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/phd-fall-early-admissions-deadline/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20251021T132810Z
CREATED:20250604T160008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T132810Z
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SUMMARY:Installation Service for Dr. Phil Zylla
DESCRIPTION:MDC cordially invites you to the installation service for Dr. Phil Zylla to the George Franklin Hurlburt Chair of Preaching. The service will take place on October 28\, 2025\, at 2:00 PM in the Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel. A reception will follow in Cullen Hall—come celebrate with us! \nIf you are unable to attend in person\, you are welcome to join via livestream. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: MDC
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/installation-service-for-dr-phil-zylla/
LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T153000
DTSTAMP:20251007T195245Z
CREATED:20251003T155551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T195245Z
UID:10000461-1761229800-1761233400@mcmasterdivinity.ca
SUMMARY:Professional Degrees Online Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our Research Degrees Online Info Session on Thursday\, October 23 at 2:30 PM (ET). Discover how MDC can support your academic journey through our professional programs: MDiv\, MA in Theology and Ministry\, MA in Counselling and Spiritual Care\, MA in Global Christianity\, and the Graduate Certificate. \nRegister 
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/professional-degrees-online-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Admissions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T135000
DTSTAMP:20250822T142405Z
CREATED:20250807T201353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T142405Z
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SUMMARY:TRS - Jeyoon Park
DESCRIPTION:At this week’s Theological Research Seminar\, Jeyoon Park will be presenting\, “A Linguistic Fortress against Heresy: The Constructive Strategies of the Creed of Nicaea (325)’” \nRead the abstract and his bio below. \nAll are welcome to attend in Camelford Hall (room 226) at McMaster Divinity College at 1:00pm or via livestream at the link below: \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”) \nAbstract\nThis paper analyzes the linguistic construction strategies inherent in the Creed of Nicaea (325) by applying the Opentext model\, grammatical metaphor\, and appraisal theory from Systemic Functional Linguistics. The Nicaea text is divided into a ‘confessional section’ and an ‘anathema section’. The former establishes doctrine as an objective entity through nominalization and builds a singular authority (monogloss) with positive appraisal language\, while the latter directly quotes the voices of heretics (heterogloss)\, reduces them to a matter of contention\, and explicitly rejects them with negative appraisal. In conclusion\, it argues that the Creed of Nicaea is more than a simple declaration of faith\, but a ‘linguistic fortress’ sophisticatedly designed to defend traditional doctrine and effectively neutralize heretical challenges. \nBio\n \nJeyoon Park is a second-year PhD student in NT at MDC. He is interested in Christology\, the Kingdom of God and covenant\, and linguistic methodologies. My goal is to serve the church as a sound Bible teacher and scholar. I live with my wife and newborn baby in downtown Hamilton. \n  \n\n\n\nAbout TRS\nThe MDC Theological Research Seminar (TRS) is a bimonthly gathering for all MDC students and faculty. TRS meets from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM on alternating Mondays\, and includes about thirty minutes for the paper presentation and twenty minutes for discussion. \nAll advanced degree students are invited to present a paper and share your research with your colleagues. TRS is an excellent opportunity to “test drive” a paper you will be presenting at an upcoming conference and receive helpful feedback on your current research projects. Thinking about submitting an article to a journal and want some interaction first? TRS will provide it. Just published an article or an essay and want to share it us? TRS is an excellent opportunity to broadcast it. \nThis year the organizing committee consists of Dr. James Dvorak\, Dr. Phil Zylla\, and Dr. Gord Heath. To submit a paper\, contact a member of the organizing committee. \n 
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/trs-15/
LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theological Research Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20251017T173643Z
CREATED:20250604T155823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T173643Z
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SUMMARY:Chapel - Tom Lee
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, October 21\, as Tom Lee\, MDC student\, shares a message titled “The Shaking Board\, The Steady Light” drawing from Matthew 16:21-24. We hope to see you there! \nOur Chapel services are open to all who would like to join us. We meet in-person in the Nathaniel Parker Memorial Chapel at McMaster Divinity College or via livestream. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: MDC
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/chapel-17/
LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T135000
DTSTAMP:20251020T130051Z
CREATED:20250818T184948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T130051Z
UID:10000440-1761051600-1761054600@mcmasterdivinity.ca
SUMMARY:Theological Studies Guild
DESCRIPTION:The topic for this meeting will be “Using Social Media: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly.” We’ll be examining how social media influences academic life\, community engagement\, and spiritual formation\, both positively and negatively. The session will invite reflection on how scholars and ministry leaders can navigate the digital world thoughtfully\, balancing authenticity\, productivity\, and well-being. \nJoin Livestream\nPassword: z00m \n  \nThe Theological Studies Guild provides a community for those pursuing academic studies in the area of theology\, historical theology\, Christian history\, and related subjects The meetings take place over a bag lunch discussion or presentation\, with the focus on how to flourish in the discipline and how to develop a trajectory of meaningful success in one’s vocation. For more information on the Theological Studies Guild contact Dr. Jim Payton\, Dr. Gord Heath\, or Dr. Clement Wen
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/theological-studies-guild-8/
LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theological Studies Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T135000
DTSTAMP:20251017T145353Z
CREATED:20250807T153423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T145353Z
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SUMMARY:New Testament Guild
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our second NT Guild meeting. Our theme for his year is “Hermeneutical Crossroads: Exploring New Testament Methodologies.” \nWe are honoured to welcome Dr. Stanley Porter\, President and Dean. In this session\, Stan will take up “Literary Criticism\,” offering a presentation on the origin\, overview\, impact and application of the methodology. Later\, the floor will open for discussion. Join us in person or via livestream. \nJoin Livestream \nPassword: z00m \n  \nMDC’s New Testament (NT) Guild is a monthly meeting open to all faculty and students studying or interested in New Testament at MDC. The NT Guild gives everyone an opportunity to meet outside our regular curriculum to discuss various topics concerning being a good NT scholar. Topics include: NT studies\, theological education\, scholarship\, job market and job application\, professional developments\, and many more. For more information contact Ankit Harry or Aaron Jung
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/new-testament-guild-10/
LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:New Testament Guild
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20250528T202134Z
CREATED:20250528T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202134Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Admissions Deadline for MDiv\, MTS\, Cert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/winter-admissions-deadline-for-mdiv-mts-cert/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Admissions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20250528T201909Z
CREATED:20250528T201909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T201909Z
UID:10000300-1760313600-1760745599@mcmasterdivinity.ca
SUMMARY:MDC Reading Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/mdc-reading-week-3/
LOCATION:Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20250528T202028Z
CREATED:20250528T202028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202028Z
UID:10000301-1760313600-1760399999@mcmasterdivinity.ca
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day - MDC Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/thanksgiving-day-mdc-closed-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T154500
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SUMMARY:Advanced Degree Colloquy
DESCRIPTION:Entering the Academy Colloquy\nThis colloquy is designed to help prepare MDC advanced degree students for the process of gaining employment and working in the academy in a faculty role. This colloquy is required for PhD students. MA students are strongly encouraged to attend. Local DPT students are invited to attend in person (there is no livestream). Some of our core faculty will be sharing their experience as administrator and faculty participants on hiring committees. \nRegister \nSchedule\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM\nCheck in and refreshments\n\n\n9:30 – 9:40 AM\nWelcome and Agenda\nDr. Jim Dvorak\n\n\n9:40 – 10:30 AM\nThe Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and Application Process\nDr. Mark Boda\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 AM\nBreak\n\n\n10:45 – 11:35 AM\nThe Hiring Process: What You Can Expect and What is Expected of You\nDr. Stanley Porter and Dr. Jim Dvorak\n\n\n11:35 – 11:45 AM\nBreak\n\n\n11:45 – 12:35 PM\nMock Interview and Follow-up Comments and Discussion\nDr. Gord Heath\, Dr. Wendy Porter\, and Dr. Phil Zylla\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 PM\nLunch Break\n\n\n1:30 – 2:20 PM\nYou Got the Job: Now What? The First Two Years\nDr. Paul Evans\n\n\n2:20 – 2:35 PM\nBreak\n\n\n2:35 – 3:25 PM\nRank and Tenure: What it is\, why it matters\, and how it works?\nDr. Stanley Porter\n\n\n3:25 – 3:45 PM\nClosing Comments and Survey\nDr. Jim Dvorak\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/advanced-degree-colloquy-2/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
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SUMMARY:Linguistics Circle
DESCRIPTION:The presenter for this month is Namhyo Kim\, PhD student in New Testament\, with a paper entitled “Revisiting the Kingdom and Priests in Revelation: A Grammatical-Metaphorical Analysis of βασιλεἰα.”Anyone who is interested in joining is most welcome to join. As usual\, there is a pre-Circle dinner gathering at 5pm. We will meet in Cullen Hall near the back doors and walk together to the Phoenix for dinner. \nAs customary\, our discussion will be held in the MDC board room\, as well as on Zoom. For any questions or comments\, please contact co-chairs Dr. Stanley Porter or Dr. David Yoon\, or email CBLTE directly. We look forward to discussing linguistics and Revelation! \nJoin Livestream \nPassword: z00m
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/linguistics-circle-9/
LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Linguistics Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20251003T124900Z
CREATED:20250826T130609Z
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SUMMARY:DSA Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:The DSA is planning and hosting a Friends-giving Potluck Lunch on October 9th. This will be a chance to meet up with other students\, faculty\, and staff for great food\, fellowship\, and a break from all the studying. We also invite community members to bring their best dessert or side to share. To register\, please fill out this form.
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/friendsgiving/
LOCATION:Cullen Hall\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Divinity Students' Association (DSA)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T133000
DTSTAMP:20251003T175349Z
CREATED:20250909T132738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T175349Z
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SUMMARY:Old Testament Guild
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Greg Davidson our new affiliate professor of Old Testament will be sharing about his academic journey which has involved teaching in the academy as well as preaching and leading in churches. For those who are local please join us on campus\, but for those further afield there is a Zoom link you can use to join us. All are welcome: present\, past\, and future students/friends/faculty. \nThe OT Guild is a monthly gathering for students\, staff\, and faculty studying\, teaching\, and interested in Old Testament studies. All are welcome to join. Contact Dr. Mark Boda for more information. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/old-testament-guild-6/
LOCATION:Fyfe Room (Room 231)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Old Testament Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20251003T175432Z
CREATED:20250604T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T175432Z
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SUMMARY:Chapel - Marlice Simon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, October 7\, as Marlice Simon\, DSA President and MDiv student\, shares a message titled “Into the Light: The Cost and Call of Illumination” drawing from John 3:19-21. We hope to see you there! \nOur Chapel services are open to all who would like to join us. We meet in-person in the Nathaniel Parker Memorial Chapel at McMaster Divinity College or via livestream. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: MDC
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/chapel-16/
LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T143000
DTSTAMP:20251006T131516Z
CREATED:20251003T151829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T131516Z
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SUMMARY:Research Degrees Online Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our Research Degrees Online Info Session on Monday\, October 6 at 1:30 PM (ET). Discover how MDC can support your academic journey through our research programs: MA (Christian Studies)\, MA–PhD Accelerated Program\, PhD (Christian Theology). \nRegister 
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/research-degree-online-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Admissions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20250812T194747Z
CREATED:20250812T194747Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Christ: Celebrating 1700 Years of Nicaea
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/defending-christ-celebrating-1700-years-of-nicaea/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T140000
DTSTAMP:20251021T135735Z
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SUMMARY:Hermeneutics Group
DESCRIPTION:Those interested in exploring issues in hermeneutics are invited to an initial orientation session in the Board Room on Thursday\, October 2\, at 1:00-2:00. We will be planning our topics and discussions for the year. All are welcome\, including faculty and regardless of degree program. Livestreaming will be available if needed. \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”)
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/hermeneutics-group/
LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hermeneutics Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20250826T143345Z
CREATED:20250826T143345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T143345Z
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SUMMARY:MDC Style and Zotero Lab
DESCRIPTION:This lab will be a hands-on session where we will go through some basics about using the MDC essay template\, the MDC Stye Guide\, and Zotero. After that\, we will drill into some of the basics of good writing practices for whatever time we have left. Please bring your real-life questions from any current assignments as well as any insights you have picked up to share with your colleagues.\nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”)
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/mdc-style-and-zotero-lab/
LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T135000
DTSTAMP:20250902T124210Z
CREATED:20250807T200439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124210Z
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SUMMARY:TRS - Paul Robinson
DESCRIPTION:At this week’s Theological Research Seminar\, Paul Robinson will be presenting\, “The Syriac Reception of Nicene Orthodoxy: Translating Jacob of Serugh’s Homily\, ‘On the Council of Nicaea’” \nRead the abstract and his bio below. \nAll are welcome to attend in Camelford Hall (room 226) at McMaster Divinity College at 1:00pm or via livestream at the link below: \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”) \nAbstract\nThis Syriac poet-preacher Jacob of Serugh (451–521) wrote over 700 poem-homilies (memrē)\, of which roughly half survive\, and many of which remain untranslated. In this paper I highlight insights and questions from my own working translation of Jacob’s memra On the Council of Nicaea\, with the aim of providing greater insight into the Syriac reception of Nicene Orthodoxy. I consider Jacob’s interpretation of Nicaea in light of two earlier figures\, Ephrem the Syrian (d. 373) and Theodore of Mopsuestia (350–428 AD)\, both of whom were \nfamiliar to Jacob and influential in the Syriac-speaking churches. \nBio\nPaul Robinson is an Anglican priest and a doctoral student in historical and systematic theology at McMaster Divinity College. Paul is particularly interested in the poet-theologians of the early Syriac tradition\, especially Saint Ephrem the Syrian and Saint Jacob of Serugh. He and his wife Kristin live in Hamilton with their three young children. \nAbout TRS\nThe MDC Theological Research Seminar (TRS) is a bimonthly gathering for all MDC students and faculty. TRS meets from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM on alternating Mondays\, and includes about thirty minutes for the paper presentation and twenty minutes for discussion. \nAll advanced degree students are invited to present a paper and share your research with your colleagues. TRS is an excellent opportunity to “test drive” a paper you will be presenting at an upcoming conference and receive helpful feedback on your current research projects. Thinking about submitting an article to a journal and want some interaction first? TRS will provide it. Just published an article or an essay and want to share it us? TRS is an excellent opportunity to broadcast it. \nThis year the organizing committee consists of Dr. James Dvorak\, Dr. Phil Zylla\, and Dr. Gord Heath. To submit a paper\, contact a member of the organizing committee. \n 
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/trs-14/
LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theological Research Seminars
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