2025 Convocation Ceremonies — May 13, 2025
Celebrating the distinguished class of 2025! The Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to confirm that its 2025 Convocation Ceremonies will be conducted at Christ Church Cathedral, May 13, beginning at 7 pm. This year’s Convocation Ceremonies will include over 30 graduates of VST’s degree, certificate, and diploma programs. In addition to the graduates, various ...
Farewell to Rabbi Laura and Lucia
After the final chapel service of Spring Term, VST celebrated Rabbi Laura and Lucia, who will both be retiring soon. Both have been faithfully sharing their gifts with the school, with tremendous impact on countless students, faculty, and staff over the years. Rabbi Laura has been teaching at VST since 2008 and been full Professor ...
Faculty Positions Reviewed & Renewed
Congratulations to Professors Mari, Hyuk, Harry, Rob, and Ross for successful reviews and renewals! This spring four faculty positions underwent their triennial review process and Prof. Harry, who is a tenured professor, had his five-year review. The following positions were gladly approved by the VST Board of Governors, who expressed their enthusiasm and a high-level ...
VST and Allard School of Law Co-Host Guest Lecture Supported by SSHRC
How Not to be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When ...
VST Announces Bruce W. L. Curtis as a 2025 Recipient of Honorary Doctorate
VANCOUVER, BC, January 24, 2025. The Board of Governors of the Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to announce that Bruce W. L. Curtis has been selected as a 2025 recipient of VST’s Honorary Doctor of Divinity. This Honorary Doctor of Divinity (HDD) is awarded to individuals who exemplify the values of VST, an internationally ...
VST Announces Philip Murray as a 2025 Recipient of Honorary Doctorate
VANCOUVER, BC, January 24, 2025. The Board of Governors of the Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to announce that Philip Murray has been selected as a 2025 recipient of VST’s Honorary Doctor of Divinity. This Honorary Doctor of Divinity (HDD) is awarded to individuals who exemplify the values of VST, an internationally recognized theological ...
Dr. Carolyn Muessig to Give 2025 G. Peter Kaye Lecture at VST
Preaching Under the Radar: The Creative World of Female Preaching ...
VST President’s TEG 2025 Award Recipient Named
For Thoughtful, Engaged, and Generous Christian Practitioners The Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to announce Rev. Amanda Ruston as the 2025 recipient of the TEG Award. Established by President Richard Topping in 2019, this award recognizes leading practitioners in Christian ministry during their early years of career service. A graduate of VST’s Master of Divinity ...
President Richard Topping Granted $30K for Research on the Holy Spirit
The Vancouver School of Theology is thrilled to announce that President Richard Topping has received grants totaling $30,000.00 to conduct research, writing, and resource development on the person and work of the Holy Spirit in contemporary and Reformed theology. The project is funded by the Reid Trust and a bequest to The Presbyterian Church in ...
Interview with Rev. Mary Nichol
Earlier this year Rev. Mary Nichol, Director of Theological Field Education at the Vancouver School of Theology, sat down to talk about formation, practice, and creativity. CSB: Why is theological field education (TFE) important? MN: Theological field education is important because VST is training and forming people to be out in the world with ...