Dr. David Robinson

Incoming VP of Academics and Seminary Dean

Dr. David C. Robinson serves as Vice President of Academics and Seminary Dean at Heritage College & Seminary. His teaching focuses on historical theology, church history, and spiritual formation, helping students engage deeply with the development of Christian doctrine and the life of the Church across the centuries.

Through his teaching, scholarship, and pastoral ministry, Dr. Robinson seeks to form students in Christ, equipping them with sound doctrine, a deep understanding of Scripture, and a vision for faithful ministry shaped by the example of Christians throughout history.

Teaching Areas

  • Historical Theology
  • Patristics
  • Church History
  • Pastoral Theology
  • Spiritual Formation

Courses Taught

  • Pastoral Theology I

Research Interests

  • Patristic Theology and Spirituality
  • History of Biblical Interpretation
  • History of Christian Eschatology and Apocalypticism
  • Spiritual Formation

Academic Affiliations

  • Evangelical Theological Society
  • North American Patristic Society
  • Canadian Society of Patristic Studies
  • Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches

Ministry Experience

Dr. Robinson has served in pastoral and academic leadership roles, including:

  • Senior Pastor, Westminster Chapel at High Park, Toronto (2014–present)
  • Adjunct Professor, Tyndale University (2011–present)
  • Moderator, Toronto Association of the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches (2018–present)
  • Board Member, Evangelical Theological Society, Ontario-Quebec Regions (2013-present)

His work reflects a commitment to forming mature followers of Christ through the faithful teaching of Scripture, sound doctrine, and the example of the Church throughout history.

Selected Publications

  • Profiles of leadership in Christian history (in progress, with Michael Haykin)
  • Within the Bounds of Reverence: A Guide to the Definition of Chalcedon (in progress)
  • A Pattern of Sound Words: A Guide to the Nicene Creed. Cambridge, ON: Heritage Seminary Press, 2025
  • Tyconius: Exposition of the Apocalypse. Translated by Francis X. Gumerlock. Introduction and notes by David C. Robinson. Fathers of the Church, no. 134. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2017

Education

  • B.R.E.Emmanuel Bible College
  • B.A.HistoryUniversity of Waterloo
  • M.A.TheologyUniversity of St. Michael's College
  • Ph.D.TheologyUniversity of St. Michael's College

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