VST Names Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls Professor Emerita
VANCOUVER, BC. June 7, 2024. The Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to name Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls Professor Emerita in appreciation of her years of teaching and ministry at VST and in the broader church. The title of Professor ...
2024 Convocation Ceremonies — May 7th, 2024
Celebrating the distinguished class of 2024! The Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to confirm that its 2024 Convocation Ceremonies will be conducted at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church, May 7, beginning at 7 pm. This year’s Convocation Ceremonies will include nearly ...
Student Bursary Support Renewed
The Vancouver School of Theology is proud to continue to offer bursaries of up to 70% for VST degree students with financial need. This support is made possible through the overflowing generosity of donors and the prudent planning of the ...
VST President’s T.E.G. 2024 Award Recipient Named
For Thoughtful, Engaged, and Generous Christian Practitioners The Vancouver School of Theology has named Rev. Andria Irwin as the 2024 recipient of the T.E.G. (Thoughtful, Engaged, Generous) Award. Established in 2019, this award recognizes leading practitioners in Christian ministry in the early ...
VST Announces 2024 Honorary Doctorate Recipient
VANCOUVER, BC, January 9, 2024. The Board of Governors of the Vancouver School of Theology is pleased to announce that Michael Francis has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Honorary Doctor of Divinity. This Honorary Doctor of Divinity ...
Prof. Dr. Hartmut Rosa to Keynote 2024 G. Peter Kaye Lecture
The Listening Society: Religion, Music, & Democracy in Resonance Friday, March 1st at 7pm Public Lecture: ‘Give us a hearing heart’. The Listening Society and Its Enemies (In-Person & Online) Saturday, March 2nd, 10am – 2pm Public Workshop: Democracy Needs Religion: ...
VST Appoints New Director of Theological Field Education
The Vancouver School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Mary Nichol as Director of Theological Field Education, effective January 16, 2024. The Rev. Mary Nichol will succeed the Rev. Dr. Steven Chambers, who has served ...
VST & Durham University (UK) Renew Strategic Agreement for Doctoral Education
Durham University and the Vancouver School of Theology have agreed to renew the initial agreement, begun in 2018, to continue enabling students to work towards a Durham Ph.D. This new agreement will begin October 1, 2023, and continue through September ...
2023 Somerville Lecturer Prof. Joni Sancken
The Vancouver School of Theology is thrilled to announce its speaker for the 2023 Somerville Lecture. Professor Joni Sancken, who will be joining VST in the prestigious role of Butler Chair of Homiletics and Hermeneutics in January 2023, will be ...
VST Inks Agreement with University of Pretoria to offer PHD Degree to North American Students
The Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Pretoria (Republic of South Africa) and the Vancouver School of Theology have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake research and research related activities through the offering of post-graduate studies ...