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Chancellor’s Scholars 2021

2021 Chancellor’s Scholars Confirmed

The Vancouver School of Theology has named Amanda Ruston and John Snow as the 2021 recipients of the Chancellor’s Scholarship. These scholarships are the most prestigious and generous scholarships offered to VST students each year. They will be officially awarded ...
Lilly Endowment Grant

VST Receives Lilly Endowment Grant for Field Education

The Vancouver School of Theology is pleased to confirm that it is a recipient of a substantive grant from the Lilly Endowment. This grant is part of The Pathways for Tomorrow, a multi-phase initiative by the Lilly Endowment to support ...
Grant Rodgers

Rev. Grant Rodgers to Retire

After 40 years of ministry as parish priest, university chaplain, spiritual director and most recently as Director of Anglican Formation at the Vancouver School of Theology, the Rev. Grant Rodgers is retiring at the end of December, 2021. Grant has ...
Sarah Johnson

First Ever Louisville Institute Post-Doctoral Placement in Canada

St. Mark’s College and the Vancouver School of Theology, Theological Colleges affiliated with the University of British Columbia, are pleased to announce their collaboration as the first Canadian theological schools to host a Postdoctoral Fellowship through the Louisville Institute. Dr. ...
Web_2021_Convocation

Largest Convocation for School’s 50th Anniversary

Including Four Honorary Doctorate Recipients The Vancouver School of Theology has confirmed its Convocation Ceremonies will be conducted virtually this year in keeping with directives related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Convocation ceremony will be held on May 11 at ...
VST Jakarta Theological Seminary Partnership

VST and Indonesian Seminary Agree to Work Together to Expand Global Learning

The Vancouver School of Theology has established a new partnership agreement with Jakarta Theological Seminary (Jakarta, Indonesia) effective January 1, 2021. This agreement is for an initial five-year term and allows VST to work with Jakarta Theological Seminary (JTS) to ...
VST SATS Partnership

VST Signs Partnership with Philippine Seminary to Continue Expansion of Global Learning

The Vancouver School of Theology has established a new partnership agreement with St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary (Quezon City, Philippines) effective January 1, 2021, for an initial five-year term. This agreement allows VST to work with St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary (SATS) ...
Rupert Lang

VST Announces 2021 Honorary Doctor of Divinity Recipient

The Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to announce that Rupert G. Lang has been selected as its 2021 Honorary Doctor of Divinity recipient. Rupert Lang holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the University of Manitoba, an M.A. ...
Curtis Bablitz

Principal’s T.E.G. 2021 Award Recipient Named

The Vancouver School of Theology has named Rev. Curtis Bablitz as the 2021 recipient of the T.E.G. Award, established in 2019 by VST to recognize leading practitioners in Christian ministry. Rev. Bablitz is a St. Andrews Hall/VST graduate, class of ...
Mari Joerstad, Chris Pullenayegem, Rebecca Simpson

New Strategic Academic Leaders Confirmed

At its most recent meeting of its Board of Governors, the Vancouver School of Theology has confirmed the appointment of three new academics leaders, adding more depth, diversity and creativity to its outstanding team. Principal Richard Topping said, “We are ...