Welcome to St. Marks 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.
Academic Plan for Winter 2021
All courses offered through remote delivery due to COVID-19
Recent News
The unassuming Catholicism of Joe Biden prepares him well for the hard journey ahead
By Dr. Michael W. Higgins, President and Vice-Chancellor of Corpus Christi-St. Mark's at UBC Pontifex Minimus blog Special to the Globe and Mail on January 15, 2021 It is often observed that U.S. president-elect Joe Biden wears his emotions on his sleeve. His capacity for empathy is on ready display. But it is not the […]
Academic Plan for Summer I and Summer II
Dear students, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the colleges are committed to continue our work as a vibrant centre of intellectual life while ensuring the safety of our students, faculty, staff and community. We are following the government’s guidelines for post-secondary institutions and have made the following decisions for the Summer I and […]
PONTIFEX MINIMUS: PRESIDENTIAL REFLECTIONS ON THE CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION
BY DR. MICHAEL W. HIGGINS, PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR OF CORPUS CHRISTI-ST. MARK'S AT UBC A dear friend and colleague from my days as President of St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Tony Tremblay, sent me a piece he had written for the Fall 2020 issue of the Journal of New Brunswick Studies. In this short piece/reflection […]
Essay contest for Grade 12 students
"Hope" is the theme. Essay winner will receive $300.00.
Summer Institute 2021
Take advantage of the St. Mark’s Summer Institute to explore courses.