Faculty of Theology and Continuing Education Convocation:
November 14, 2009
University of St. Michael's College
in the University of Toronto
Faculty of Theology and Continuing Education Division
Convocation
Saturday, November 14, 2009
2:00 p.m.
St. Basil’s Church
50 St. Joseph Street
In anticipation of your Convocation on November 14th and on behalf of the Collegium and the entire St. Michael's community Congratulations to the Graduates of 2009 on the completion of your graduate studies!
Each of you knows how much hard work and perseverance went into this very important accomplishment and you and your family and friends deserve to be very proud of your achievement.
The Faculty and Staff of the University of St. Michael’s College are proud of you and are grateful to you for having chosen St. Michael's for your graduate education.
We trust that your involvement here will not end with graduation. You are now forever linked to USMC. Please stay in touch and update us on your life and career in the years to come. Our Alumni are an integral part of on-going course and curricula development as theological education is shaped to meet the needs of a new century.
Congratulations and best wishes from everyone at St. Michael's!
Prof. Anne Anderson, csj
President and Vice-Chancellor
View President's Invitation
On Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. the University of St. Michael’s College
in the University of Toronto at its Theology Convocation will confer the honorary doctorate of Sacred Letters on three distinguished individuals.
Professor John L. Esposito
The honour is intended to recognize Professor Esposito’s remarkable contributions to Islamic studies which, worldwide, have promoted a better understanding of political and religious Islam.
Professor Susannah Heschel
The honour is intended to recognize Professor Heschel for her many scholarly achievements in the field of Jewish studies, and in particular her expertise in the area of Jewish-Christian relations in Germany during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Sister Marion Norman, IBVM, PhD (Posthumously)
The honour is intended to recognize Sr./Dr. Norman’s many years dedicated to teaching at St. Michael’s College and the University of Alberta, and her strong support of our Continuing Education division. We also want to recognize the 400th Anniversary of the Loretto Sisters and to celebrate the very significant role that they have played in the growth and development of the University of St. Michael’s College.
Founded in 1852, St. Michael’s is federated with the University of Toronto and is Canada’s largest and oldest English speaking Catholic university. The Chancellor, His Grace Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside and confer the degrees. Students will be receiving degrees in theology in conjunction with the Toronto School of Theology and the University of Toronto.
The Continuing Education Division will also be awarding certificates in Youth Ministry, Chaplaincy Studies, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
For further information please contact:
The Office of the President
University of St. Michael’s College
(416) 926-7138
Related Links: USMC Faculty of Theology | USMC Continuing Education | Toronto School of Theology | University of Toronto | View St. Mike's Campus Map
Read the Convocation Address by Prof. Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth College | View Convocaiton Photos
