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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 6d

Coming up on October 9, 5:00 pm at the TST building, Dr. Adrian Ciani (St. Augustine's Seminary) launches his new book, "Contesting Zion: The Vatican, American Catholics, and the Partition of Palestine," published by McGill-Queen's University Press. Details below...

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 8d

Trinity College presents: Lecture - "Humanistic Buddhism: Holding True to the Original Intents of Buddha" Oct 8, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. All are welcome. Registration is required: uoft.me/HumanisticBuddhism

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 8d

Join Regis St. Michael's for their weekly liturgy tomorrow, October 1. TST's Executive Director, Darren Dias, OP, will be presiding. All are welcome!

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 8d

TST supports the ongoing, essential work towards Truth and Reconciliation and recognizes this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
#NDTR
#NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 9d

Book launch - coming up September 30....

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 9d

Register: bit.ly/thxs-g2025

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 13d

Join Wycliffe College for movie night in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30 , 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Wycliffe College Reading Room, 5 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto.

#NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation #truthandreconciliation

Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 13d

A new exhibit opens October 23 with a lecture at 6:00 pm at the University of St. Michael's College, Kelly Library highlighting the Sisters of Service as a uniquely Canadian, untraditional women’s religious institute. More info: stmikes.utoronto.ca/event/openin...

Opening Lecture and Reception for 'The Big Maps: The Sisters of Service as Canadian Trailblazers' Exhibition - University of St. Michael's College

The University of St. Michael’s College invites you to the opening of ‘The Big Maps: The Sisters of Service as Canadian Trailblazers’, a new exhibition at the John M. Kelly […]

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 14d

Happening TODAY at 1:30 pm followed by a reception. Details below.
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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 28d

TST Students, Faculty and Staff - You're invited to TST's annual Agape Worship Service for the TST community on Wednesday, September 24, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. This year Wycliffe College will be hosting and the service will take place in Founders’ Chapel at Wycliffe College. A reception will follow.

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U of T Centre for Medieval Studies @uoftcms.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're Hiring! The Department of Classics and the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time, tenure-stream position in Late Antiquity.
www.medieval.utoronto.ca/news/were-hi...

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Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary's University @smuarts.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for the annual Catholic Studies Lecture at Saint Mary's University, Oct. 16, 7-9 pm. Dr. Mark G. McGowan will present "Finding Molly Johnson: Catholics and the Fate of Irish Famine Orphans, 1847-48". Learn more: loom.ly/5l6NISc @torschtheology.bsky.social #SMUReligion #Irish #artswithimpact

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Finding Molly Johnson: Catholics and the Fate of Irish Famine Orphans, 1847-48
Presented by the SMU Department for the Study of Religion
October 16, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Scotiabank Conference Theatre, Sobey Building
Saint Mary's University, Halifax

Guest speaker: Mark G. McGowan, PhD, FRSC
Emeritus Professor of History and Celtic Studies, University of Toronto; Principal Emeritus, St. Michael's College

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

Regis St. Michael's invites you to commemorate Orange Shirt Day with a film screening of the documentary “Sugarcane” this coming Thursday (Sep 25) at 4:15 pm in the Regis Student Lounge. Questions? Email: [email protected]
#orangeshirtday2025

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

And another book sale!

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Trinity College Chapel, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

Coming up November 18, brought to you by the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College. Registration and more info:
www.trinity.utoronto.ca/events/sympo...

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

Coming up this Wednesday, September 24!

Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 28d

TST Students, Faculty and Staff - You're invited to TST's annual Agape Worship Service for the TST community on Wednesday, September 24, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. This year Wycliffe College will be hosting and the service will take place in Founders’ Chapel at Wycliffe College. A reception will follow.

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

There's still time to register for this upcoming event on September 24! To register visit www.rsmtheology.utoronto.ca/.../loneline...

Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 28d

September 24, 4:30 pm, Graham Ward (Regius Professor Emeritus of Divinity Oxford University, and Professor Extraordinarius, University of Stellenbosch), speaking on "Loneliness: A Theological Appraisal". Register in advance: tinyurl.com/55ucr5s6 @regiscollege.ca

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

'Tis the season of book sales....here's the next one!
September 24 - 27 at the University of St. Michael's College, Kelly Library. More info: library.stmikes.utoronto.ca/about/friend...

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 16d

Welcome to Autumn! The sun☀️ is now out, after a bit of a soggy☔️ start here in #Toronto!
#AutumnEquinox #FallEquinox

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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 16d

New issue of Journal of Semitic Studies Vol. 70, No. 2 (2025) academic.oup.com/jss/issue/70/2 @oxfordacademic.bsky.social @safaitic.bsky.social

Volume 70 Issue 2 | Journal of Semitic Studies | Oxford Academic

The official journal of the University of Manchester. Publishes items of interest to specialists in the main Semitic languages and in both Biblical and Islamic Studies. Extensive reviews of selected b...

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 20d

Announcing Wycliffe's fall Scripture and Theology Colloquium, Friday, October 24.

Explore the essential dimensions of grace with speakers including Dr John Barclay, author of the seminal Paul and the Gift (2017). Student pricing available. wycliffecollege.ca/about/events...

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 20d

What does it mean to be a church shaped by grace?
Tuesday, October 21, pastors and ministry leaders are invited to come and hear Dr John Barclay on how the biblical vision of grace can shape the life, witness, and mission of the church today. Register: wycliffecollege.ca/about/events...

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 20d

Book Launch Event - Professor Glenn McCullough launches his new book, "Jacob Boehme and the Spiritual Roots of Psychotherapy: Dreams, Ecstasy, and Wisdom." Thurs, Oct 9, 2025, 12:30 pm, Emmanuel College chapel
Register: uoft.me/Boehme

Book Launch | Jacob Boehme and the Spiritual Roots of Psychotherapy » Emmanuel College

Celebrate the publication of Professor Glenn McCullough’s book, Jacob Boehme and the Spiritual Roots of Psychotherapy: Dreams, Ecstasy, and Wisdom.

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 20d

Coming up on September 25 in Montreal. And #TST's Executive Director, Dr. Darren Dias, OP, will be participating in the round table discussion. More info: www.cccmontreal.org/evenement/pa...

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Toronto School of Theology @torschtheology.bsky.social · 21d

Have you been considering a degree in Theology? Applications now accepted for Fall 2026 admission into TST's degree programs: PhD, DMin, ThM, MA. Apply by November 24, 2025. Learn more about TST's graduate degree programs and how to apply: www.tst.edu/graduate-deg...
#gradschool #Theology

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