Celebrating Successful Doctoral Defenses 2025-2026

Fri, March 27, 2026
Written by: Daphne Dyck

MDC is delighted to announce the successful oral defences of the following doctoral students during the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these students. We are grateful to welcome several faculty members from other institutions who served as external examiners. Our sincere thanks go out to these individuals and the entire doctoral committees for their valuable contributions.


Congratulations Dr. Lori Giachetta!

January 8, 2026

Special thank you to Dr. Mark McMinn from George Fox University, for participating as External Examiner.


Congratulations Dr. Jesse Hill!

March 18, 2026

Special thank you to Dr. Christina Gschwandtner from Fordham University, for participating as External Examiner.


Congratulations Dr. Bonnie-Ann Baisi!

March 20, 2026

Special thank you to Dr. Eva Bleeker from Denver Seminary, for participating as External Examiner.


Congratulations Dr. James Tughan!

March 26, 2026

Special thank you to Dr. Robin Jensen from University of Notre Dame, for participating as External Examiner.

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