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How can we cultivate habits of heart and mind that produce both the sensitivities and resilience we need to live transformationally? This is the key question that we will explore together with Dr. Prabo and Dorothy Mihindukulasuriya in this year's Fall Retreat, "Sustaining Faith."

There are just a few more days until registration closes on Friday, September 6. Sign up now at:

Regent Community - Fall Retreat 2024 | Regent College Anyone, from full-time and part-students to people seeking personal enrichment or further professional development, can take our courses.

We are just one week away from the registration and payment deadline for our fall courses. Register and pay for courses in the Fall Term by Friday, September 6, to avoid incurring late fees! Browse the full list of our fall courses here: https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-timetables

Swing by the Dal Schindell Gallery from September 4–October 30 to view "Wandering in the Shades of the Night," a series of sculptural installations by Shirley Wiebe. Shirley will also be holding a reception on September 11, 4–7 pm, and an artist talk on October 9, 7–8:30 pm.

Named after a Mennonite hymn, the exhibition considers how a background of faith and perseverance through persecution and resettlement shapes human destiny, and was inspired by a journey to the site of a ruined ancestral Mennonite village in Ukraine, where only an uncanny staircase remained.

Find out more at https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1312.

September brings about the start of a new academic year. From our New Student Orientation, the opening of an art exhibition, to the Fall Retreat and more—stay tuned to the latest events happening at Regent College, at rgnt.net/subscribe!

Want to enrol in our courses this Fall but can't make it on weekdays? Consider our evening and weekend courses!

Explore the uses of Scripture in theology with Dr. Lisa Sung, where sub-topics of slavery, sexuality, and male-female relations will be discussed; delve into the subject of food in the framework of Christian theology with Dr. Jeffrey Greenman; or discern a new vision for the church's vocation with Dr. Rhonda McEwen.

View these courses here:

"The Uses of Scripture in Theology: Examining Slavery, Sexuality, and Male-Female Relations in Light of Divine Love" with Dr. Lisa Sung: https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-details/APPL.582

"Food: Creation, Community, and Communion" with Dr. Jeffrey Greenman: https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-details/INDS.535

"Calling, Context, and the Church: From Belonging to Witness" with Dr. Rhonda McEwen: https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-details/APPL.629

Explore lived theology across disciplines through some of our featured courses in the Fall: "Visual Art as Theology" by Jonathan Anderson, "Science & Theology" with Ross Hastings, and "Monday to Saturday: Ministering in the Workplace" by Paul Stevens and Wilson Chan—all offered onsite and online.

We're looking forward to an exciting semester ahead! Browse the full list of our Fall courses here: https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-timetables

Orientation week is fast approaching! If you are beginning your studies at Regent this Fall, join us for our New Student Orientation on September 3–4, from 8:30 am–3:30 pm. Additionally, international students (coming from outside North America) are encouraged to join us on August 30 from 10 am–1 pm, where you will be introduced to useful information and resources.

RSVP for the New and International Student Orientation at: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1310

Meanwhile, keep an eye out for optional extra sessions for both new and returning students on September 5!

"Throughout the weekend, we will be invited to listen attentively to the wisdom of Scripture and to the work of the Spirit in our own lives, as we seek to cultivate habits of heart and mind that produce both the sensitivities and resilience we need to live transformationally for Christ and his kingdom."

We're looking forward to hear from Dr. Prabo and Dorothy Mihindukulasuriya as they share more on how we can cultivate a sustaining faith in this cultural moment.

Tomorrow (August 16) is the last day to save on your registration for the Fall Retreat! Register now at:

Regent Community - Fall Retreat 2024 | Regent College Anyone, from full-time and part-students to people seeking personal enrichment or further professional development, can take our courses.

"Christianity, in some ways, gets a little bit distorted by the emphasis on the Word. It was also the image, but we left that behind." Listen in as painter Alfonse Borysewicz discusses "Art and Transcendence"—the healing power of images, various forms of theological reflection, and how good art goes hand-in-hand with good science and good theology as a faithful "mimic" of God.

View more at:

Art and Transcendence | Artist Alfonse Borysewicz Historically, faith traditions have focused on both the written word and images as sources of knowledge and meaning. Some would claim that words have taken u...

How have religious and lay leaders creatively adapted a faith system to the changing social-economic conditions of advanced capitalism? Read on for David Robinson's review of Andrew Lynn's new book, "Saving the Protestant Ethic: Creative Class Evangelicalism and the Crisis of Work"—a "definitive sociological account of the evangelical faith-and-work movement in America."

Lynn tells the story of how evangelicals have sought to overcome the sense of alienation arising from the Sunday-Monday divide. Guided by a sophisticated critical analysis and a keen moral sense, the book includes a wide-ranging overview of the movement that is enriched by in-depth interviews with evangelical leaders. For Dr. Robinson's full review, visit:

Evangelicals on the Job A new book assesses, and critiques, the evangelical faith-and-work movement.

Regent College is hiring! We are looking for a full-time, permanent Facilities Assistant.

The Facilities Assistant provides general maintenance of the College's physical facilities, resource support for day to day operations, and maintains a clean and safe building for an optimal learning and work environment.

For more information, visit the job posting below, and apply by August 26!

Facilities Assistant Anyone, from full-time and part-students to people seeking personal enrichment or further professional development, can take our courses.

Just relocated to Vancouver to begin studying at Regent, or relocating soon? Lunch on the Lawn, which happens every Friday at 12 pm all through August, is a great way to connect with other new and current students. Bring a packed lunch and maybe a chair—and share a meal with some new friends. We'd love to see you there! 🥪🍱🍴⛅️

This summer, we have explored over 40 thought-provoking courses spanning from biblical studies, history, theology, culture and contextualization, race and ethnicity, technology, leadership, the arts, and more, all with an expert summer faculty.

Whether you are a full-time student here in Vancouver, a part-time student balancing work, family, and school, or even a first-time summer student choosing to expand your knowledge through auditing classes—here in Vancouver or from around the world—we'd just like to say... thank you for an amazing summer!

Registration is open for our Fall Retreat, "Sustaining Faith"! Register before August 16th for an early bird discount.

This year's retreat will take place from 6 pm on Friday, September 27, to 1 pm on Sunday, September 29 at RockRidge Canyon, a beautiful Young Life camp tucked in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains near Princeton, BC.

Find out more about the retreat and register at: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=320

We're already excited for all the courses that are happening this Fall! Here's a reminder that registration is already open, and payment deadline closes on September 6 at 4:30 pm.

Browse our full course schedule on our website, at: https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-timetables

Regent College is hiring! We are looking for a new Content Manager.

The Content Manager will play a lead role in the creation, growth, and maintenance of a dynamic online collection of excellent theological content housed within Regent College’s website. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this position will work closely with the Director and external consultants to develop and implement a long-term digital content strategy.

Find the full job description on our website and apply by August 16, 4:30 pm!

Content Manager Anyone, from full-time and part-students to people seeking personal enrichment or further professional development, can take our courses.

For the next week until summer courses end, enjoy ice cream floats with us at 12 pm on Friday. Lunch on the Lawn will also be happening at the same time for students to connect!

See you on Friday!

Fall is just on the horizon! As new Regent students start planning their move to Vancouver, the need for affordable local housing is stronger than ever. If you are a landlord desiring to support students making this transition, consider advertising your space with us—it would be a much-cherished gift to our community.

Visit https://housing.regent-college.edu/login-register/ to advertise on our off-campus housing database, and make a genuine difference in the lives of our students. Or help us to spread the word!

Join us for "The Feminine Way to Holiness", an Evening Public Lecture by Jessica Hooten Wilson, on July 31 (Wednesday) at 7:30 pm. Drawing from women writers from the past, Wilson illuminates a feminine path to God—one that the Church would do well to highlight.

Wilson is teaching "Reading as a Spiritual Practice" from July 29–August 2. Find out more about her course at: rgnt.net/summer

For more on the public lecture, visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1291

Join us for "Christology Across Disciplines: Theology and Biblical Studies," a lunchtime conversation with Lucy Peppiatt and Elizabeth Shively, happening in Room 100 on July 31 (Wednesday) at 12 pm!

Theologian Lucy Peppiatt and biblical scholar Elizabeth Shively will be having an interdisciplinary conversation about Christology—what we believe about Jesus.

Feel free to bring your lunch! View more at: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1304

C. S. Lewis famously spoke of experiences of “joy” he had early in life, describing a longing for “a half-remembered realm from which we are currently exiled.” In this lecture titled "Unfulfilled Desires: How Music Helps Us Understand Our Deepest Longings," Jeremy Begbie will explore the ways this has been expressed through music, and compare this pre-Christian unfulfilled desire with Christian hope.

Join us next Monday (July 29) at 7:30 pm, in the Chapel or online at: rgnt.net/live

https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1290

The story of Regent College is one of God's faithful presence and miraculous provision. Beginning over 60 years ago with a small group of Christians in Vancouver, it launched as a summer school in 1969. Today, by God's grace, it has grown into an institution with global reach and impact.

Interested in knowing more about the history of Regent College? Join us next Saturday at 11 am for a Regent History Walking Tour of the campus, inside and out, and learn about the people and stories that have shaped this community.

Find out more at: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1311

Thinking about studying at Regent? Join us for an introduction to the Regent community through Experience Regent Online, happening on July 25 (Thursday) from 12–1:30 pm! Whatever point you're at in your journey, we'd love to get to know you. Connect with an Admissions Counsellor, and ask all your questions about the application process.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1269

The increasing temptation to live like machines hinges on two appeals: to stop working so hard and to let the machine do better more efficiently and justly. But Christ's rejection of these underlying appeals in the wilderness, and his ministry, have much to teach us about how to live as human creatures in the midst of artificial intelligence.

Dive deeper through "Living as Creatures in a World Built for Machines"—an Evening Public Lecture by Dr. Jeff Bilbro, next Wednesday (July 24) at 7:30 pm. Find out more at: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1289

Look forward to a lunchtime Q&A session with Dr. Jeff Bilbro next Wednesday (July 24), who will be teaching the summer course "Reading the Times: Christian Responses to the News of the Day" (July 22–26). If you have ever wondered about how biblical narratives, media ecology, theology, and literature interact to inform our approach to media—here is your chance to ask those questions!

Our Wednesday Lunchtime Conversations take place in Room 100 at 12–12:45 pm. Feel free to bring your lunch!

https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1303

Christians commonly acknowledge that the Bible has authority, but where precisely does this authority lie? In this lecture, Dr. John Walton will introduce ten models of biblical authority, address the pros and cons of each, and evaluate their suitability to serve as the basis for a comprehensive hermeneutic.

Join us for "Ten Models of Biblical Authority: Can They Help Us to Know What to Do with the Bible?" on July 22 (Monday) at 7:30 pm! View more at: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1288

Join us next week for our summer courses beginning on July 15: "Being Human in God's World: How the Old Testament Helps Us Understand Our Humanity in a Complex & Broken World" by Isabelle Hamley, "1 Peter" by Dennis R. Edwards, "Anglican History & Theology" by Jim Salladin, and "Shaping Your Future Leadership" by Peter Shaw! View more at: rgnt.net/summer

Also, did you know that you can tap into our tuition deals with our Bring-a-Friend Benefit, Church Group Benefit, and Senior and Alumni Discount? For more information, visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/summer/registration

Are you interested in learning more about postmodernism, plurality, and the potential for missions right here in Vancouver? Dr. David Ley's "Postmodern Urban Spaces: A City Tour" (happening on July 20, 9 am–1 pm) combines all these aspects through a bus tour exploring Vancouver's downtown and inner city districts—illustrating various views and challenges of the postmodern city, and offering insight to the city as a mission field.

Find out more about the bus route, and register now at: rgnt.net/bus-tour

Scripture affirms that God's power is uniquely prominent within people that society typically regard as weak—but our human tendency is to disregard those same people. Come and explore the practical implications of "Might from the Margins," an Evening Public Lecture by Dr. Dennis R. Edwards, on July 17 (Wednesday) from 7:30–9 pm.

Dr. Edwards is teaching the summer course "1 Peter" from July 15–19. You can still register!

For more, visit: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1287

Join us next Wednesday (July 17) for a globe-spanning lunchtime conversation on "Anglicanism on Both Sides of the Pond," with summer faculty members Isabelle Hamley and Jim Salladin. Isabelle Hamley is a British Anglican, a Theological Advisor to the House of Bishops, and a regular contributor to the BBC. Jim Salladin is a North American Anglican, and the rector of Emmanuel Anglican Church in New York.

The conversation will take place from 12–12:45 pm in Room 100. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Find out more at: https://www.regent-college.edu/about-us/events/event-details?event_id=1301