McMaster Divinity College

10/15/2026

Dr. Paul S. Evans, Vice President Academic at McMaster Divinity College, shares his perspective in The Hamilton Spectator on the impact of Ontario’s OSAP funding pause on students at private postsecondary institutions and the communities they serve.

Read the full opinion piece:

In an opinion piece published in The Hamilton Spectator on October 13, 2026, Dr. Paul S. Evans, Vice President Academic

10/14/2026

McMaster Divinity College is calling on the Ontario government to urgently address the OSAP funding pause affecting our students.

We are urging the province to recognize MDC’s distinct legislative framework and provide a timely resolution for affected students.

Here’s how you can help:
🙏 Pray for our students and a timely resolution.
📢 Share this post to raise awareness.
📩 Contact your local MPP and the Premier’s Office to urge the government to restore OSAP access for MDC students.

Read the whole story at mcmasterdivinity.ca/news or in the link in our bio.

10/12/2026

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name — Psalm 100:4

May this season be a reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness, and may we continue to give thanks for the blessings, people, and community He has placed in our lives.

Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving and a restful reading week from MDC! 🧡

10/09/2026

🍽️ Here’s what everyone brought to our Friendsgiving potluck!

A big thank you to everyone who brought a dish to share! It was a great time of fellowship, enjoying good food, and getting a taste of the different cultures represented in our MDC community. ❤️

Want to join us at our next event? Check out our upcoming DSA events at mcmaster.ca/DSAevents!

10/08/2026

We had an amazing time at our Friendsgiving lunch yesterday!

It was a great time of fellowship, community, and, of course, good food! We’re grateful for everyone who came out and made the afternoon such a fun time together!

Here are some highlights from the day! We’d love to have you join us at one of our upcoming DSA events.

🔗 Check out mcmaster.ca/dsaevents for upcoming events!

10/07/2026

The Centre for Patristics and Early Christianity is pleased to announce its fourth annual student conference, to be held January 22, 2027, on the campus of McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario!

The theme of this conference is “Exploring Early Christianity” and is open to all students. The call for papers is open until November 25, 2026.

For more information visit mcmasterdivinity.ca/CPECconference or the link in our bio!

10/06/2026

Interested in learning more about our programs? Join us for our Open House on October 20 at 7:00 PM, either online or in person!

Meet our faculty, learn more about our programs through program-specific information sessions, and take a tour of our campus. Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to take the next step, we’d love to have you join us! We look forward to seeing you there!

🔗 Register now at mcmasterdivinity.ca/visit

09/29/2026

🦃 You’re invited to Friendsgiving at MDC!

We’re excited to have our Friendsgiving lunch on Wednesday, October 7! Come enjoy some good food, fellowship, and a much-needed study break with your classmates, faculty, and staff!

If you’d like, you’re welcome to bring a side dish or dessert that represents your culture to share with the MDC community. But if you can’t bring anything, no worries! All are welcome!

If you’d like to join us, donate a turkey, or bring a dish, register at mcmasterdivinity.ca/friendsgiving

09/25/2026

Join us on March 24, 2027 for a conference on “A Mind for the Truth, a Heart for the World: Exploring the Life and Theology of John Stott”, exploring the life, theology, ministry, writings, and enduring legacy of John Stott (1921–2011). The conference will bring together scholars, students, pastors, and others to explore Stott’s contributions to Scripture, theology, pastoral ministry, evangelism, the global church, and the Lausanne movement.

Call for papers is now open! Submit your proposal by December 15, 2026.

Learn more and submit your proposal at mcmasterdivinity.ca/johnstott

09/22/2026

Meet Rick Carrol, Assistant Professor of Counselling and Spiritual Care! With 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, including 21 years at Portico Community Church, Rick brings extensive pastoral and clinical experience to his role at MDC. He also founded the Portico Care Centre, providing integrated psychological, physical, and spiritual care to vulnerable community members.

This Fall, he’s teaching “Current Psychotherapies” which explores major approaches to counselling and psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive-behavioural, and experiential therapies.

Learn more at mcmasterdivinity.ca/courses or the link in our bio!