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Honorary Doctorate (DD) Nomination Process 2025-2026

Nominations are solicited each fall for award of the DD at VST convocation in May of the following year. Please submit your nominations to us by November 14, 2025 The degree (DD) is open to a range of candidates who clearly exemplify the values of the School. Diversity of candidates and recipients is sought. Such ...

International and Non-Local Students Seeking Affordable Rental Rooms

The Vancouver School of Theology (VST) is located on the University of British Columbia campus. We are called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged, and generous Christian leaders in collaboration with the Indigenous Church and people of other faith traditions. We welcome students from across Canada and around the world to share in our inclusive ...

2025 Chancellor’s Scholars Confirmed

The Vancouver School of Theology has named Kate Keilty and Hannah Moderow as the 2025 recipients of the Chancellor’s Scholarships. These scholarships are the most prestigious and generous awards offered to VST students each year. The Chancellor’s Scholars are celebrated at the annual VST Chancellor’s Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, September 25 at the UBC Golf ...

Sara Miles to Give Somerville Lecture 2025

The Vancouver School of Theology is excited to announce that Sara Miles, Founder and Director of the non-profit organization, The Food Pantry, is the keynote speaker for VST’s 2025 Somerville Lecture. Miles’ lecture, titled Solidarity Forever: Faith and Politics will address the spiritual, practical, and political implications of solidarity, at a time when communities—including faith ...

VST Announces Cork Lecture 2025: The Holy Spirit and The Christian Life | Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell

The Vancouver School of Theology and St. Andrew’s Hall are pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell of the Atlantic School of Theology will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Cork Lecture and Workshop. Rob’s keynote lecture will explore the presence and power of the Holy Spirit as God’s dynamic, transformative life at ...

Visiting Distinguishing Scholar Public Lecture and Summer School Course Cancelled

VST regrets to announce that both the public lecture on Karl Barth & Tolkien (originally scheduled for Monday, July 22 at 7:00pm at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale and online) and the summer school course, Karl Barth & Radical Politics (TH550), have been cancelled. Due to ill health, Dr. George Hunsinger is unable to travel to Vancouver. ...

UBC Law Professor Benjamin Perrin to Present at 2025 Chancellor’s Dinner

Benjamin Perrin, Professor of Law at the University of British Columbia, will be the keynote speaker at the annual VST Chancellor’s Dinner on September 25, 2025. Benjamin Perrin is a Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, where he teaches and researches in the areas of criminal ...

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 ...