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Compassion: Mutual Care in Troubled Times

May 27 – 29, 2025
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A Brentwood Hymn Swing

Tuesday, July 13 at 7pm
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Into the Fray: A Call to be Repairers of the Breach

Thursday, July 17 at 7pm
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Karl Barth & J.R.R. Tolkien

Tuesday, July 22 at 7pm
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Known & Unknown: Ministry Leadership in Liminal Time

August 25, 2025 3:00 pm - August 27, 2025 9:00 pm

Recent News

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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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VST and Allard School of Law Co-Host Guest Lecture Supported by SSHRC

How Not to be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying   Event Description An evening with Dr. Gareth Higgins, internationally-renowned peacemaker, writer and activist at the intersections of spirituality, justice and art. The world seems terrifying. Whether ...
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VST Hires Director of Inter-Religious Studies Program & Professor of Asian Religions

Download Media Release (PDF) VANCOUVER, BC. March 10, 2025. The Vancouver School of Theology is excited to confirm that Casey Collins, PhD will join the school effective July 16, 2025 Dr. Casey Collins will succeed Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan-Kaplan, who ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Dr. Carolyn Muessig to Give 2025 G. Peter Kaye Lecture at VST

Preaching Under the Radar: The Creative World of Female Preaching in Late Medieval Europe  Friday, February 21st at 7 pm Public Lecture: (In-Person & Online) Saturday, February 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm Public Workshop: Revealing Voices: Filling the Gap in ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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