Welcome to St. Mark's College
St. Mark's College is the affiliated Catholic theological college of the University of British Columbia (UBC).The College offers a variety of programs including a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Culture, and Master’s degrees in Religious Education, Theological Studies, Pastoral Studies and Catholic Educational Leadership. We also offer engaging public lectures and professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, healthcare workers, and other professionals.
The Church Needs the Laity
April 21 - Webinar with Michael W. Higgins on the wisdom of John Henry Newman
Recent News
Fall 2021 Course Delivery for Undergraduate Students
Dear Students, This fall marks the first time since March 2020 that courses will be delivered in-person, on-campus. The prospect of returning to campus is exciting and the return will be undertaken cautiously and safely. At every step, we will be working under the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and government […]
Pontifex Minimus Blog: Presidential Reflections on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
By Dr. Michael W. Higgins, President and Vice-Chancellor of Corpus Christi-St. Marks at UBC A few years ago a British weekly publication of established pedigree and impressive global influence highlighted the top 100 Catholics in the United Kingdom. A bit unusual, admittedly, given that the criteria were not especially clear, but it was instructive seeing […]
Pontifex Minimus Blog: Presidential Reflections on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
By Dr. Michael W. Higgins, President and Vice-Chancellor of Corpus Christi-St. Marks at UBC I had a number of books I wanted to read during the Easter holidays—some entirely appropriate to the Holy Week season and some a bit of a stretch—and I was successful in finishing all of them before ambling back to my […]
Pontifex Minimus Blog
Presidential Reflections on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Summer Institute 2021
Take advantage of the St. Mark’s Summer Institute to explore courses.