McMaster Divinity College
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McMaster Divinity College, also known as MacDiv, is a Christian seminary
in Hamilton, Ontario
. It is affiliated with the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec
, although in practice it is interdenominational, and could be said to more closely align with the broader Evangelical
tradition. McMaster styles itself, "Canada's University based Evangelical Seminary." The mission is to develop effective Evangelical Christian leaders who are equipped for ministry in the 21st century.
have been independent of one another since 1957, the College maintains strong links with many of McMaster University's Christian groups, and also serves as a resource for them. It offers worship and meeting space, as well as hosting outside speakers. It is accredited by the ATS
. McMaster Divinity College is the official ministerial training school of the BCOQ
. Through the BCOQ, the College is recognized in the Canadian Baptist Ministries. McMaster Divinity College is an affiliate organization of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
The college was also home to Dr. Clark Pinnock
, who taught at the college for many years.
McMaster Divinity College traces its origins to the Toronto Baptist College, founded by Sen. William McMaster in 1881. Toronto Baptist's facilities were on Bloor Street in Toronto, now the Royal Conservatory of Music. In 1887, the college secured a charter for an independent sectarian university sponsored by the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec and incorporating the arts and sciences, pastoral and missionary training, and Woodstock College (a Baptist preparatory school). It was named in honor of Sen. McMaster, who died in 1888. In 1957, McMaster University was reorganized as a secular public institution, while the theological program became McMaster Divinity College, a separately chartered affiliate college of the University.
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
. It is affiliated with the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec
Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec
Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec is the oldest union of Baptist churches in central Canada.In 1880 a "Baptist Union of Canada" was formed. Since the churches were located chiefly in the central provinces, the name was changed in 1888 to "Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec"...
, although in practice it is interdenominational, and could be said to more closely align with the broader Evangelical
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
tradition. McMaster styles itself, "Canada's University based Evangelical Seminary." The mission is to develop effective Evangelical Christian leaders who are equipped for ministry in the 21st century.
Partnerships
Though the College and McMaster UniversityMcMaster University
McMaster University is a public research university whose main campus is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on of land in the residential neighbourhood of Westdale, adjacent to Hamilton's Royal Botanical Gardens...
have been independent of one another since 1957, the College maintains strong links with many of McMaster University's Christian groups, and also serves as a resource for them. It offers worship and meeting space, as well as hosting outside speakers. It is accredited by the ATS
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada is an organization of seminaries and other graduate schools of theology. ATS has its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has more than 250 member institutions...
. McMaster Divinity College is the official ministerial training school of the BCOQ
Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec
Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec is the oldest union of Baptist churches in central Canada.In 1880 a "Baptist Union of Canada" was formed. Since the churches were located chiefly in the central provinces, the name was changed in 1888 to "Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec"...
. Through the BCOQ, the College is recognized in the Canadian Baptist Ministries. McMaster Divinity College is an affiliate organization of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
The college was also home to Dr. Clark Pinnock
Clark Pinnock
Clark H. Pinnock was a Christian theologian, apologist and author. He was Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at McMaster Divinity College.-Education and career:...
, who taught at the college for many years.
Programs
The Divinity College admits students to the following programs of study: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.), Diploma in Ministry, and Certificate of Christian Studies.Facility
The college is located on McMaster University's campus overlooking the main quadrangle. It is a self contained institution with a chapel, classrooms and a covered walkway reminiscent of a monastery.http://www.bbrarchitect.com/history5.htmlHistory
- See also the history of McMaster University
McMaster Divinity College traces its origins to the Toronto Baptist College, founded by Sen. William McMaster in 1881. Toronto Baptist's facilities were on Bloor Street in Toronto, now the Royal Conservatory of Music. In 1887, the college secured a charter for an independent sectarian university sponsored by the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec and incorporating the arts and sciences, pastoral and missionary training, and Woodstock College (a Baptist preparatory school). It was named in honor of Sen. McMaster, who died in 1888. In 1957, McMaster University was reorganized as a secular public institution, while the theological program became McMaster Divinity College, a separately chartered affiliate college of the University.