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SUMMARY:Old Testament Guild
DESCRIPTION:The OT Guild meets this Wednesday\, April 8th at 12:30pm to discuss preparing for and writing comprehensive exams. Please join us in person in Hurlburt Hall 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 on the OT Guild. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/old-testament-guild-14/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Old Testament Guild
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SUMMARY:Fitness Class for Women
DESCRIPTION:Female students\, faculty\, and staff are invited to join a dynamic fitness class led by Marlice Simon! Participate in person or online and get moving at your own pace. \nFor more details\, reach out to Marlice at msimon@mcmaster.ca
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/fitness-class-for-women-2/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Old Testament Guild
DESCRIPTION:OT Guild is meeting on Wednesday\, March 18th at 12:30pm (Eastern) where Ambrose Thomson will be sharing on the topic of maintaining a vibrant spiritual life in the midst of biblical research. Please join us in person in Hurlburt Hall 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 on the OT Guild. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/old-testament-guild-13/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Old Testament Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
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SUMMARY:Fitness Class for Women
DESCRIPTION:Female students\, faculty\, and staff are invited to join a dynamic fitness class led by Marlice Simon! Participate in person or online and get moving at your own pace. \nFor more details\, reach out to Marlice at msimon@mcmaster.ca
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/fitness-class-for-women/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T123000
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SUMMARY:Old Testament Guild
DESCRIPTION:The OT Guild will meet on February 25 at 12:30 p.m.\, featuring Carmen Imes from Biola University. She will be speaking on “Appearing in Podcast Interviews as an OT Scholar.” \nJoin us in person in the Hurlburt Classroom (first floor) at MDC or attend 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 on the OT Guild. \nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/old-testament-guild-12/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Old Testament Guild
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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 
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LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Advanced Degrees Colloquy
DESCRIPTION:Dissertation and Research Writing Colloquy\nThe purpose of this colloquy is to introduce MDC’s advanced degree students to the key elements of dissertation and research writing. This colloquy is required for PhD students. MA (Christian Studies) and DPT students are strongly encouraged to attend.* Some of our core faculty will be sharing from their wealth of experience as scholars\, doctoral supervisors\, and published authors. \nRegister  \n*Please note\, MA (Christian Studies) students are required to attend in person. DPT students who live within 80 km of MDC must also attend in person. \nSchedule\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:05 AM\n\nWelcome and Agenda\nDr. Jim Dvorak\n\n\n9:05 – 9:55 AM\n\nFinding a Topic\, Finding Your Voice\, and Finding a Methodological Framework\nDr. Stanley E. Porter \n\n\n\n10:05 – 10:55 AM\n\nResearch and Writing in the Age of AI\nDr. Jim Dvorak\n\n\n11:05 – 11:55 AM\n\nThe MDC Style Guide: Why It Is Important and Common Mistakes to Avoid\nDr. John J.H. Lee and Dr. Ambrose Thomson \n\n\n\n12:05 – 1:00 PM\n\nLunch Break in Cullen Hall\n\n\n\n1:05 – 1:55 PM\n\nThe Spiritual Life of the Christian Scholar\nDr. Clement Wen \n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:55 PM\n\nWorking with your Supervisory Committee\nDr. Paul Evans \n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:55 PM\n\nFrom Dissertation to Publication\nDr. Wendy Porter \n\n\n\n3:55 – 4:00 PM\n\nWrap-up\nDr. Jim Dvorak \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/advanced-degree-colloquy/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Hall (Room 136)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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