Being Baptist: Past, Present, and Future
What forces, ideas, and individuals have shaped Baptists across Canada in past centuries? What components make up Baptist identity in the twenty-first century? And what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Canadian Baptists in the days to come?
The Canadian Baptist Symposium seeks to answer these and related questions through a one-day conference on Saturday, 26 April 2025. Sponsored by the Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies and the Canadian Baptist Historical Society, the symposium will feature on-site sessions at both McMaster Divinity College (MDC) and Acadia Divinity College (ADC), with additional participants joining remotely. Plenary speakers include Dr. David Bebbington (at ADC) and Dr. Michael Haykin (at MDC).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Canadian Baptist Symposium?
A: It is a one-day academic conference where scholars of various backgrounds will engage different aspects of Canadian Baptist history and thought.
Q: Who are the presenters?
A: A mix of established scholars and early-career researchers. The conference will also feature two plenary addresses: one from Dr. David Bebbington and another from Dr. Michael Haykin. The tentative presentation schedule is available here.
Q: Where will it take place?
A: It will take place at Acadia Divinity College (Nova Scotia) and McMaster Divinity College (Ontario). Papers will be presented in person at each location.
Q: What if I am in Nova Scotia but want to see one of the papers presented in Ontario?
A: Each location will have a room equipped to stream the presentations from the other location. This means papers presented at McMaster Divinity College will be viewable at Acadia Divinity College and vice versa. There is also an online-only option available for those who are not able to attend in person.
Q: When will it take place?
A: Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Q: How do I sign up to attend?
A: To register, visit this website: https://acadiadiv.ca/event/baptist-symposium-2025/
Sponsored by: the Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies, Acadia Divinity College, the Canadian Baptist Historical Society, and McMaster Divinity College.
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