Author Archives: Andrea Herrmann

Get to know the May 2025 Divinity Graduates

Thomas M. Abraham MDiv ’25 Thomas m. Abraham is a member of St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Syrian Church, Toronto. He has completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University in Hamilton with a minor in religious studies. He has also completed an online diploma in orthodox studies from St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary in…Continue Reading

Trinity Launches South Asian Christian Ecumenical Initiative

The Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College has received a $5,000 grant from the Anglican Foundation of Canada to launch a new ecumenical initiative titled “South Asian Christianity: Ecumenical Engagement between Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox Christians in Southern Ontario.” This year-long project will explore and celebrate the deep historical roots, vibrant traditions, and contemporary contributions…Continue Reading

2025 Divinity Convocation Address by John Franklin

“Chancellor Lawson, Provost Terpstra, Vice-Dean Goghari, Dean  Brittain, Members of Clergy, Graduating Class, Faculty and Staff, Alumni and Assembled Guests…” I am pleased for the opportunity to address this Convocation and am deeply grateful for the honour I have received today.  There is one disappointment I have and that is that my late wife Marion is…Continue Reading

Five Questions with Professor Walter Deller

Q: You’re an Old Testament expert – what is important from the Old Testament that people in general should know today?  The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament is one of the world’s immense ancient texts, belonging to Judaism, and shared by both Christianity and Islam to varying degrees. It has been shaping aspects of human culture for some…Continue Reading

Join the Friends of the Library 50th Celebrations!

It’s been 50 years since several Trinity alumni formed the Friends of the Library, which has become a source of great friends, and a legendary alumni volunteer and fundraising dream team. The Friends are planning to celebrate their 50th with events throughout this year, including: Summer reception: Friends of the Library and their supporters are…Continue Reading

Trinity Alum Gives Students VIP Lab Tour

Fourteen Trinity students took advantage of an exclusive opportunity this spring, thanks to alumnus Jerry Li ’20. Li, whose doctoral research focuses on combining machine learning, neuroimaging, and epigenetics to help patients with chronic facial pain, gave the students a behind-the-scenes tour of his dry lab at Toronto Western Hospital. “I jumped at the chance to…Continue Reading

Spring Reunion 2025: Let’s Get Together!

It’s a special time of year on the Trinity campus. From May 28 to June 1, 2025, generations of Trinity alumni will return to campus for a schedule filled with fun and socializing with friends old and new. Register Now for Trinity Events. This year’s honoured classes (those ending in 5 or 0) are planning…Continue Reading