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. (Music) from the University of Cambridge, St. John’s College (studying with George Guest, Gillian Weir ...
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 2011, receiving a Master of Divinity (M.Div. Honours) specializing in Homiletics. In 2016, Curtis received ...
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 delighted at the strengths that these new appointments bring to the school. Our commitment to ...
Principal Topping Reappointed for Third Term at VST
The Rev. Dr. Richard Topping has been reappointed to a five-year term by The Vancouver School of Theology. Dr. Topping’s third term will begin on July 1, 2021. Topping has been Principal of VST for over 7 years, and the St. Andrew’s Hall Professor of Reformed Studies for over 11 years. Board Chair Michael Francis ...
2020 VST Student Awards
VST Recognizes the 2020 Student Award Recipients. Congratulations! Lydia Ruenzel Samuel D. Chown Memorial Prize in Divinity Awarded at year-end to the graduating student having the highest 1st class standing in the M.Div program. Katherine Walker Henreitta DeWolfe Prize Awarded at year end for the highest standing in courses dealing with Mission of the Church. ...
2020 Fall Update
2020 Fall Update The safety and care of our students, staff and faculty are at the heart of our thinking. Exclusively online for the Fall semester: All courses and intensives New student orientation: September 9 & 10 Chapel, music and worship In place of the Chancellor’s Dinner a virtual presentation Library open and virtually accessible ...
2020 Chancellor’s Scholars Confirmed
The Vancouver School of Theology has named Jackie Graham and Frances Kitson as the 2020 recipients of the Chancellor’s Scholarship. These scholarships are the most prestigious and generous awards offered to VST students each year. Jackie Graham is a mother of three children and began studying at the Vancouver School of Theology in the Master ...
Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred Appointed Interim Dean
Indigenous leader, teacher, researcher to provide academic leadership. VST is honoured to announce that The Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred has been appointed Interim Dean for the 2020-21 academic year. This appointment commences on July 1, 2020 and will continue June 30, 2021 when a permanent appointment will take effect. Dr. Aldred succeeds, the Rev. Dr. ...
Anti-Racism Message
We are alarmed at anti-Black, anti-Asian, and anti-Indigenous violence in communities across Canada and the United States. Created in God’s image and actively loved by God, we must respect, welcome, include, and love all people without partiality. Racism has no place in our community, and we renounce and turn from it as followers of Jesus ...
VST Announces Bursary Support, Up to 70% of Tuition
Beginning in the 2020 Summer School and continuing into the fall semester, VST will increase bursary support to up to 70% of tuition costs. This support is for students in degree level courses with demonstrated need. This decision reflects VST’s commitment to educating and forming thoughtful, engaged, and generous Christian leaders for the church and ...