2024
Regent College Launches New Strategic Plan
Following 16 months of collaborative effort by members of Regent College’s staff, faculty, students, and Board of Governors, the Board has unanimously approved a new strategic plan. Titled “Shift,” the plan covers the years 2024–2026. Earl Phillips, Chair of the Board of Governors, remarked: “I am grateful for the strong collaboration, ca...
New Initiative to Help Canadian Church Groups Learn Together
Regent is pleased to announce a new Church Group Learning Initiative that aims to provide flexible financial support to congregations interested in learning together. This initiative is inspired and sponsored by Regent Exchange, a five-year project of walking with churches to help them discern God’s call and foster a posture of learning. ...
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Introducing Scholar-in-Residence Jessamin Birdsall
Dr. Jessamin Birdsall came to Regent as a student in Fall 2022. After completing the requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies, she transitioned into the role of Scholar-in-Residence for the Winter 2024 term. Jessamin holds a PhD in Sociology and Social Policy from Princeton University and has worked in the fields of intern...
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Regent College Begins Presidential Transition
On February 27, 2024, Jeff Greenman, president of Regent College, announced the beginning of a presidential search and transition process that will culminate by June 2025. Jeff became Regent College’s fifth President in 2015; prior to assuming his present role, he served as Regent’s Academic Dean and Executive Vice President. “It has bee...
Updates to Canada's Study Permit Application Process
As you may have heard, Canada has recently made some changes to how it handles applications for study permits from international students. These changes primarily affect students interested in the Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies (GradDipCS) program, as another step has been added to their permit application process. Please see below for...
MDiv Curriculum Refresh Coming This Fall
Last December, the Regent College Faculty and Senate approved a refreshed curriculum for Regent's Master of Divinity (MDiv) program. The changes come into effect in Fall 2024. The new curriculum will continue to have a robust foundation in biblical studies, languages, history, and theology. Courses such as Soul of Ministry, Pastoral Ethi...
Seeking Landlords for Student Renters
Regent students need affordable housing in the Vancouver area. The problem isn’t new, but it has continued to grow more acute in recent years. To help address this need, Regent is launching a new and improved housing database where local landlords can advertise accommodations exclusively to the Regent community. Regent students have ...