McMaster University
From its origins as a separately chartered institution in 1957, McMaster Divinity College has been affiliated with McMaster University. The University has a well-earned reputation as one of the leading Tier 1 research universities in Canada. McMaster is a full-service university offering educational programs through six faculties. More than 21,000 full time students attend McMaster University, 3,000 of whom are pursuing advanced degrees offered through the School of Graduate Studies. In addition, about 4000 part time students are registered in the Fall/Winter sessions, from September to April, and 3500 in the Summer session, from May to August. The University also provides courses in centres located outside Hamilton, for which full credit is granted. Over 95% of the 1000 members of the University faculty hold earned doctoral degrees in their areas of specialization. Faculty members are expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, and may be involved in the academic counselling of students. Currently our Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies degrees are awarded from McMaster University. All of our degrees are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.  McMaster Divinity College is one of only a very few evangelical seminaries in North America affiliated with a major research university.

Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada was established in 1936 as the official accrediting body of professional, graduate theological institutions. The Association requires oversight of member institutions through periodic assessments and annual reports, and it provides resources through publications, training events and general meetings. McMaster Divinity College has been a full member of ATS since 1954, and was granted the maximum 10 year accreditation standing at the last review in 2009. All of the degree programs offered by McMaster Divinity College are accredited by ATS.

Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE)
The Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education was founded in 1965 to foster supervised clinical pastoral education in Canada. Through cooperation with participating institutions and supervisors, students at McMaster Divinity College enjoy certified pastoral education which may lead to chaplaincy and other types of specialized ministry. McMaster Divinity College is an approved institution for CAPPE programs.