Welcome to The Vine, a publication of Regent College. 
We’re delighted to share ideas and perspectives from a wide range of people within and beyond Regent’s circles. In articles and interviews, podcasts and videos, you’ll hear authentic voices speaking from experience and expertise about ideas that matter to our community and yours. 
Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.
 
  Welcome to The Vine, a publication of Regent College. 
We’re delighted to share ideas and perspectives from a wide range of people within and beyond Regent’s circles. In articles and interviews, podcasts and videos, you’ll hear authentic voices speaking from experience and expertise about ideas that matter to our community and yours. 
Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.
 
  
 
Did Luther Nail It?
Iain Provan explores how the Reformation reshaped biblical interpretation, emphasizing sola scriptura, the literal sense, and Scripture as God’s authority. He examines historical and contemporary questions about reading, understanding, and trusting the Bible in Christian life.
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Considering the Needs of Multiracial and Multiethnic Churchgoers
Amelia Hamiter reflects on her MATS thesis exploring the experiences of multiracial women in Metro Vancouver churches. Through interviews, she highlights the challenges of belonging, cultural invisibility, and exclusion, while pointing to the need for more inclusive, authentic Christian communities.
Expanding the Definition of ‘Woori’ as Faith Formation in a Secular Age
The Korean-Canadian immigrant church, rooted in the communal concept of woori (“we”), has long offered belonging, support, and faith formation. Today, second-generation members navigate secular influences while rediscovering woori through mentorship, hospitality, healing, and an inclusive community.
The Scars of the Resurrected Christ: What They Teach Us About Trauma, the Christian Life, and Vocation
Explores how Christ’s scars speak to trauma, emotional formation, and ministry, calling for a theology that embraces woundedness and healing.
Disruptive Questions Posed in Love
At Regent’s atrium, “disruptive questions posed in love” spark growth—humble, heartfelt inquiry that deepens faith, learning, and human connection.
Limiting Love and Excluding Empathy?
This article critiques how Christian faith is being misused to justify exclusion and hate in right-wing politics. It calls the Church to reclaim its prophetic role through true discipleship, rooted in love, justice, and the radical, inclusive message of Jesus.
Why the Church Needs Sociology
Sociology helps the church see and understand social realities that shape human behavior, offering insight into issues like race and class. While theology gives vision, sociology offers tools for diagnosis. Together, they help churches more effectively pursue justice, inclusion, and transformation.