Tuesday 29 May 2012

The Next Religion Soup: Did Jesus Believe He Was Divine?

ADC is thrilled to be partnering with several other organizations to bring the second Religion Soup to the maritimes. See the poster below or visit the website for more information.


Wednesday 16 May 2012

Appointment of Rev. Jeremiah Johnston to Acadia Divinity College


Rev. Jeremiah J. Johnston
I am pleased to announce the appointment by the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College of Rev.Jeremiah J. Johnston as Lecturer effective June 1, 2012. As part of his responsibilities he will be available to the President for administrative tasks related to development and recruitment.

Jeremiah completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies in 2006 and Master of Divinity (conferred with Highest Honours) at Midwestern Baptist Seminary in Kansas City in May2009. Jeremiah began his PhD research in 2009 specializing in the historical Jesus and resurrection / after-life beliefs of the first century CE. He is expected to graduate within the next year from the University of Edinburgh.

On February 24, 2012, Jeremiah successfully defended his Acadia University Master of Arts (Theology) thesis entitled, The Emergence of the Concept of Resurrection in Judeo-Christian Faith: A Tradition-Critical StudyHe received his Master of Arts (Theology) degree at the Spring Convocation on May 13, 2012.

Until recently, Jeremiah served as the Executive Pastor at New Day Church (NDC) Kansas City in Olathe, Kansas.

Jeremiah and his wife, Audrey, have one daughter, Lilly Faith, and one son, Justin. Please join me in welcoming Jeremiah and his family to Acadia. 

Appointment of Dr. Anna Robbins at Acadia Divinity College


Rev. Dr. Anna Robbins
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College (ADC) has appointed Dr. Anna Robbins as the Director of Doctoral Studies, overseeing the Acadia Doctor of Ministry program, and Academic Dean of Acadia Divinity College. Dr. Robbins will serve as Associate Professor of Theology, Culture and Ethics.


For the past twelve years she has served at the London School of Theology in the United Kingdom as Lecturer in Theology and Contemporary Culture, Director of Training, Vice-Principal, Acting Principal, and Senior Lecturer. She has taught courses on culture, ethics, apologetics, religion, philosophy, theological method, evangelism, and others. She also served in leading curriculum revision for undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.


Between 1991 and 1997, Robbins served in three different local churches in Nova Scotia. She was the Minister of Youth and Christian Education at Aylesford United Baptist Church, the Interim Pastor at Digby United Baptist Church, and the Minister of Youth and Christian Education at Clementsvale United Baptist Church.


Robbins is a graduate of Acadia University, having received her Master of Arts (Theology) in 1997 and her Master of Religious Education in 1993. On both occasions, she graduated first in her class. Robbins also holds degrees from University of Wales (2001, Doctor of Philosophy) and Carleton University (1989, Bachelor of Arts). Her doctoral dissertation is entitled Common Sense in Uncommon Degrees: Methodological Diversity in Twentieth-Century Christian Social Ethics.


Dr. Robbins is married to Rev. Peter Robbins and they have one son, David. She will begin her service at the College on August 20, 2012. Please join me in welcoming Anna and her family to Acadia.