Perspectives
Published bi-annually by the Vancouver School of Theology, Perspectives magazine explores contemporary issues in theological education, and challenges the frontiers of new thought.
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Eccentric Hope
I had always thought Solomon, with these words, sounded like a master of the obvious, but lately his wisdom seems a lot more layered to me. Let me explain: Of course ...
Reading an Ancient Past
A world behind the text, in the text, and in front of the text
Imagine the following scenario. One day, you heard of a demonstration in a city near yo ...
Thinking About God, Can Science Help
The media has many voices who see science and Christian faith as incompatible. In Stephen Hawking’s The Grand Design, Lawrence Krauss arguing that t ...
The Life & Work of Sallie McFague
Reflections read at Sallie McFague’s memorial service.
I was given a copy of Sallie McFague’s book “Models of God” as a gift when I left home ...
Book Review: Seculosity by David Zahl
Upon seeing the title of David Zahl’s book “Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and ...
Innovative Leaders of the Church
My journey started at VST, actually. I asked to do my first placement in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. At the time ...
Give Thanks to the Graduates
Sitting in her peaceful home, amidst several original pieces of art she has painted, Olive Swan speaks of her joy in volunteering at church, singing i ...
An Invitation to Conversation
What are the marks of a good conversation? The ability to listen well? A capacity to speak clearly? Thoughtfulness? The search for mutual understandin ...
New Tools, Ancient Practice
In 2017, UBC Sauder Executive Education and the Vancouver School of Theology (VST) partnered to create a program in Leadership Excellence. This unique ...
Faithful Stewardship of God’s Gifts
When did you come to Crossroads United Church?
I was called to St. John’s Strawberry Hill United Church in 2003. In 2009, I was part of the amalgama ...
Charitable Reading: Advice to Readers of Theology
When I was an undergraduate philosophy student, I was taught the principle of charity by Prof. Bernard Suits. He told us that before we begin a critiq ...
The Importance of Friendship
What role does friendship play in your life? How important is friendship to you, and within your communities? Friendships are relationships of mutuali ...
The Case for Housing
What is your current housing situation?
With regards to the current housing crises in Vancouver, especially for international students, I see it as a ...
Enthusiasm for What Lies Ahead
On a lovely sunny Sunday evening in early November, I had the opportunity to visit the Vancouver School of Theology, a member of the In Trust Center f ...
Theological Education as a Learned Ministry
What is your connection to Vancouver School of Theology?
I have been connected with the school for almost 30 years, which is amazing. I came here firs ...
100 Years of Cooperation & Friendship
It’s hard to believe, but in just a few short years, we’ll be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the partnership between the Vancouver School of ...