BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//McMaster Divinity College - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:McMaster Divinity College X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for McMaster Divinity College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260904T162714Z CREATED:20260904T161325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T162714Z UID:10000591-1790899200-1790985599@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Advanced Degree Colloquy DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/advanced-degree-colloquy-3/ LOCATION:McMaster Divinity College\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_6855-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T125135Z CREATED:20260904T180237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T125135Z UID:10000610-1791295200-1791298800@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Chapel DESCRIPTION:Our 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-36/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6289-scaled-e1749485908119.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000 DTSTAMP:20260930T205217Z CREATED:20260826T153718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T205217Z UID:10000579-1791378000-1791381600@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:DSA Friendsgiving DESCRIPTION:The DSA is planning and hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck Lunch on October 7th. 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. \n  \n\n\n \n \n DSA Friendsgiving 2026 Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Program(Required)\n \n \n PhD\n \n \n \n DPT\n \n \n \n Accelerated MA–PhD\n \n \n \n MA (Christian Studies)\n \n \n \n MA (Theology & Ministry)\n \n \n \n MA (Counselling & Spiritual Care)\n \n \n \n MDiv\n \n \n \n CertCS\n \n \n \n Occasional/LOP/Audit\n \n \n \n Staff/Faculty\n \n \n \n Guest\n I will donate a turkey(Required)We’re asking for 8-10 uncooked turkey donations from students\, faculty\, and staff. The DSA will handle all the cooking and preparations.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n I will bring a side dish or dessert(Required)We invite community members to bring a side dish or dessert that represents your culture to share.\n\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n What side dish or dessert will you be bringing?(Required)Will you be bringing any additional guests?(Required)We warmly invite your spouse or partner to join us. \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many guests will require lunch?\n Submit URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/dsa-friendsgiving/ LOCATION:Cullen Hall\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Divinity Students' Association (DSA) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/banquet-students-no-nametags-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T163108Z CREATED:20260819T163108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T163108Z UID:10000554-1791464400-1791468000@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Hermeneutics Group DESCRIPTION:The Hermeneutics Group is a monthly gathering of faculty\, students\, and others interested in the issues surrounding hermeneutics. Hermeneutics is a multidisciplinary field of growing interest. It is concerned with how we understand the world around us\, especially but not exclusively written texts\, but also art\, music\, and other meaning-making events. Those interested in joining the group should contact Isaiah Padgett to be put on the email list for further information. \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”) URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/hermeneutics-group-7-2-2/ LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hermeneutics Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/16x9-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260806T191829Z CREATED:20260330T194527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T191829Z UID:10000512-1791763200-1791849599@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day – MDC Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/thanksgiving-day-mdc-closed-3/ LOCATION:McMaster Divinity College\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_7399-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260806T191819Z CREATED:20260330T194420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T191819Z UID:10000511-1791763200-1792195199@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:MDC Reading Week DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/mdc-reading-week-5/ LOCATION:McMaster Divinity College\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_7411-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260806T191812Z CREATED:20260330T194811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T191812Z UID:10000513-1792022400-1792108799@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Winter Term Admissions Deadline for Professional Programs DESCRIPTION:Apply by October 15 to avoid late fees! This deadline applies to MDiv\, MA (Counselling & Spiritual Care)\, MA (Theology & Ministry)\, and Certificate students applying for Winter 2027 \nLearn more at mcmasterdivinity.ca/programs URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/winter-term-admissions-deadline-for-professional-programs/ LOCATION:McMaster Divinity College\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Admissions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_7820-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260728T200945Z CREATED:20260728T200945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T200945Z UID:10000550-1792414800-1792418400@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:New Testament Guild DESCRIPTION:MDC’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-17-2-2/ LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:New Testament Guild ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_7872-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T135000 DTSTAMP:20260921T141646Z CREATED:20260819T164313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T141646Z UID:10000563-1792501200-1792504200@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Theological Studies Guild DESCRIPTION:The 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. John Issak\, Dr. Gord Heath\, or Dr. Clement Wen. URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/theological-studies-guild-14/ LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theological Studies Guild ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/16x9-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T125135Z CREATED:20260904T180237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T125135Z UID:10000611-1792504800-1792508400@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Chapel DESCRIPTION:Our 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-36/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6289-scaled-e1749485908119.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T135000 DTSTAMP:20260930T155438Z CREATED:20260819T180140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T155438Z UID:10000568-1792587600-1792590600@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:TRS DESCRIPTION:About 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 Wednesdays\, 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. Cynthia Westfall\, Dr. Lee Beach\, and Dr. John Isaak. To submit a paper\, contact a member of the organizing committee. \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”) URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/trs-24/ LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theological Research Seminars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TRS-Logo-Event-scaled-e1754597848263.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260914T182551Z CREATED:20260914T180554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182551Z UID:10000639-1792695600-1792699200@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Linguistics Circle DESCRIPTION:As usual\, there is a pre-Circle dinner gathering at 5pm. We will meet in Cullen Hall near the back doors. \nAs customary\, our discussion will be held in the College board room\, as well as on Zoom (link below) for those who are unable to join in person. \nThe Linguistics Circle is a monthly gathering of students\, faculty\, and others who are interested in biblical linguistics. Each gathering\, we have a discussion of a biblical linguistic topic\, based on a paper presented by someone in our community—either a student\, professor\, or a volunteer or invited guest. Anyone with an interest in biblical linguistics is welcome to join\, regardless of experience or knowledge in the field. To join\, email cblte@mcmaster.ca to gain access to the CBLTE (Centre for Biblical Linguistics\, Translation\, and Exegesis) site where announcements and papers are posted. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: z00m URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/linguistics-circle-12/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Farmer Memorial Board Room (Room 207)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Linguistics Circle ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_7986-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260914T193633Z CREATED:20260914T192831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T193633Z UID:10000647-1793019600-1793023200@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Practical Theology Guild DESCRIPTION:This month we will be learning from Dr. Joel Murphy\, Director of the MacRae Center for Christian Faith and Culture and Director of Futures Research at Acadian Divinity College. Dr. Murphy will introduce us to the “futuring” methodology being used at Acadia to produce research that helps ministry leaders think creatively about what God is doing in their midst. \nJoin us in person in the Camelford Hall (second floor) at MDC or attend online.\nFor more information\, contact Seán McGuire (mcguismw@mcmaster.ca). \nThe Practical Theology (PT) Guild is a monthly Zoom meeting open to all MDC students and faculty interested in Practical Theology. The PT Guild offers an opportunity to meet outside our regular curriculum to discuss various topics concerning being a good PT scholar. Topics include practice-led research\, qualitative research methodologies\, theological reflection methods\, publishing\, current developments in the field\, job market and applications\, and more. \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”) URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/practical-theology-guild-7-3/ LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Practical Theology Guild ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG-6734-16x9-1-e1738943346449.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T125135Z CREATED:20260904T180237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T125135Z UID:10000612-1793109600-1793113200@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Chapel DESCRIPTION:Our 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-36/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Nathaniel H. Parker Memorial Chapel\, McMaster Divinity College\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Chapel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6289-scaled-e1749485908119.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T133000 DTSTAMP:20260917T192958Z CREATED:20260917T192958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T192958Z UID:10000658-1793190600-1793194200@mcmasterdivinity.ca SUMMARY:Old Testament Guild DESCRIPTION:The 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 on the OT Guild. URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/old-testament-guild-16/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Fyfe Room (Room 231)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Old Testament Guild ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_6678-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR