St. Mark's College

St. Mark's College Welcome to St. Mark’s College, the Catholic Theological College affiliated with UBC St. Mark's College is a member of the Community of St. Mark's Parish.

Mark's at UBC, which is comprised of St. Mark's College, Corpus Christi College, and St. As the affiliated Catholic Theological College of the University of British Columbia (UBC), St. Mark's College offers a variety of academic programs and continuing education opportunities for Catholics and non-Catholics. Mark's is committed to promoting an authentic Christian humanism, marked by the pursuit of

academic excellence and animated by the joy of searching for, discovering, and communicating truth in every field of knowledge. The College prepares graduates who continually strive to integrate and synthesize faith and reason, women and men who think rigorously, so as to act rightly and serve humanity better. The College offers programs that are grounded in the Catholic intellectual and moral tradition, including a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Culture; Master's degrees in Religious Education, Theological Studies, Pastoral Studies and Catholic Educational Leadership; and engaging public lectures and professional development opportunities addressing faith leading to understanding.

"Where the world has a great need, and you find a great joy meeting that need, then you know the hand of God is upon you...
06/01/2026

"Where the world has a great need, and you find a great joy meeting that need, then you know the hand of God is upon you."

At our 2026 Convocation, we had the privilege of honoring Dr. Thomas Jay Cooper with a Doctorate of Sacred Letters. In a moving address, Dr. Cooper reflected on 35 years of ministry, the power of community, and the importance of engaging the world with faith and compassion.

It was a powerful reminder to our graduates and to all of us about the purpose of faith in a changing world.

🔗 Read Dr. Cooper’s full Convocation address at the link in our bio.

05/26/2026

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As the school’s Chancellor, Archbishop Richard Smith, and President Dr. Gerry Turcotte celebrated the 2026 Convocation, ...
05/21/2026

As the school’s Chancellor, Archbishop Richard Smith, and President Dr. Gerry Turcotte celebrated the 2026 Convocation, they were proudly wearing new academic regalia featuring original artwork from Musqueam artist Janna Becker.

This new Indigenized regalia was revealed in a formal gowning ceremony during Convocation. The designs include a Coast Salish-styled cross that symbolizes connection, balance, and the continuity of cultural teachings.

05/21/2026

We asked some of our newest grads to look back on their favourite moments and classes at St. Mark’s College.

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St. Mark’s College was honoured to confer upon Fr. Martin Moser, OMI the honorary lifetime title of Professor Emeritus o...
05/20/2026

St. Mark’s College was honoured to confer upon Fr. Martin Moser, OMI the honorary lifetime title of Professor Emeritus of Theology. The award was formally presented at Convocation by Archbishop Richard Smith, Archbishop of Vancouver and Chancellor of Corpus Christi College and St. Mark’s College

Fr. Moser served with distinction on the faculty of St. Mark’s College from 2005 to 2016, teaching theology, scripture, liturgy, church history, and pastoral studies, and contributing significantly to the College’s academic and formative mission. He has an established reputation as a scholar and theologian, with advanced international training, publications, and sustained service on national ecclesial bodies, including the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Council for Liturgy and national ecumenical and interfaith dialogues.

His teaching excellence, scholarly contribution, and service to the wider academic and ecclesial community clearly merit the award of the title Professor Emeritus.

St. Peter's Parish Archbishop Richard Smith

It is Convocation season and even our faculty and staff are celebrating their graduations. Congratulations to faculty me...
05/13/2026

It is Convocation season and even our faculty and staff are celebrating their graduations. Congratulations to faculty member, Fr. Nick Meisl, for graduating with his PhD through the VST program in partnership with Durham University, UK. The title of his thesis is: "He who refrains from marriage will do better: the rationale for Paul's promotion of singleness, 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:40."

Another big congratulations to Fang Fang Chandra, who works for the St. Mark's College Centre for Christian Engagement, on graduating with her Masters from VST. President Gerry Turcotte was honoured to be at their Convocation to celebrate them.

Durham University Vancouver School of Theology

Come hear Bishop Gary Gordon, the Bishop of Victoria, share about their Permanent Pastoral Synod. Inspired by Synod 2021...
05/12/2026

Come hear Bishop Gary Gordon, the Bishop of Victoria, share about their Permanent Pastoral Synod. Inspired by Synod 2021-2024, the Diocese of Victoria has been walking the path of a Permanent Pastoral Synod — a permanent, ongoing listening and discernment process to promote communion, participation and witness. Why does this matter? And how could other communities begin this journey of fostering a “listening church”?

We are thankful to City in Focus for their sponsorship of this event. The lecture is hosted by Campus Life and Ministry at Corpus Christi College and St. Mark’s College at UBC and UBC Catholic Campus Ministry at St. Mark’s Parish in Vancouver, BC as part of the 2026 National Conference for Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry.

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Bishop Gary Gordon of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria will be sharing about their Permanent Pastoral Synod and ho...
05/11/2026

Bishop Gary Gordon of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria will be sharing about their Permanent Pastoral Synod and how other communities can begin this journey of fostering a “listening church.” His address will take place on Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm at St. Patrick’s Church hall (2881 Main Street, Vancouver, BC). Free admission and open to all! Livestream option available. For more details and to register, please visit: www.thecccm.ca/sherlock-lecture

Our community event was a great success! Thank you to our staff and faculty for organizing this event. Huge thank you to...
05/06/2026

Our community event was a great success! Thank you to our staff and faculty for organizing this event. Huge thank you to Kuan, our photographer for capturing these memories for us! Thank you for hosting us! And of course, a special thank you to our alumni, current students, and prospective students for taking time out of their schedules to join us for a night of fellowship and celebration. Since our graduate program is all online (synchronous via Zoom), it is a huge treat to gather in person!!

Missed the event and interested in theology? Head over to stmarkscollege.ca to learn more about our programs—degrees and certificates!

If you are studying at St. Mark's, as a new or returning student, here is a quick date to keep on your radar: May 15. It...
05/05/2026

If you are studying at St. Mark's, as a new or returning student, here is a quick date to keep on your radar: May 15. It’s the deadline for our scholarships. We know how much goes into balancing a career and a degree, and these awards are here to help ease that load.

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