St. Stephen's College Department of Theology

The hurt and loss experienced yesterday is bigger than we know here in Edmonton. We express our love and support to all the families, responders, and community members who are lost and hurt. From the many traditions and spiritual paths represented at St. Stephen’s, we pray for you and offer whatever help we can.

There is good help through the BC Mental Health and Crisis Response line: (1) 310-6789 (note: no area code required).

We are with you and we support you.

-- Fred Tappenden (Principal and Dean) and Lewis Cardinal (Chancellor), St. Stephen’s College

You're invited! St. Stephen's College at the University of Alberta invites you to our Graduate Research Presentations on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Come and support our graduating students as they present their final research projects. This event is a capstone of their academic journey and a testament to their dedication and hard work. It's a fantastic opportunity for our community—faculty, staff, students, families, and friends—to come together and celebrate their success.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Location: Ground Floor, St. Stephen's College, North Campus (8810 112 Street)
Cost: Free! All are welcome.

The presentations will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Please help us spread the word and share this invitation with anyone who might be interested!

Art Hive: Creative Drop-In Join a creative space where you can unwind, make art and connect with fellow students – no artistic skills required!

Overcoming Meaninglessness and Existential Depression What's the point? How do we navigate what appears to be a pointless, empty, dead-end world? We eat, sleep, work...eat, sleep, and work, day after day, but...Why? Where is this all leading? Is this going anywhere? Does it all lead to meaninglessness, to emptiness, to nothing? Let's explore.

Does Nature Ever Break the Law? - John Templeton Foundation Usted está viendo Templeton.org en español. Tenga en cuenta que solamente hemos traducido algunas páginas a su idioma. El resto permanecen en inglés.

Is There a God-Shaped Hole at the Heart of Mathematics? - John Templeton Foundation Usted está viendo Templeton.org en español. Tenga en cuenta que solamente hemos traducido algunas páginas a su idioma. El resto permanecen en inglés.

How the role and visibility of chaplains changed over the past century Chaplaincy emerged as a professional field in the mid-20th century. In the years since, their roles have evolved and they have also come to include many diverse religious traditions.

WATCH: What Do Unbelievers Actually Believe? - John Templeton Foundation Usted está viendo Templeton.org en español. Tenga en cuenta que solamente hemos traducido algunas páginas a su idioma. El resto permanecen en inglés.

The Russian Orthodox Church and the war in Ukraine, between the rock and a hard place.

Why is Russia's church backing Putin's war? Church-state history gives a clue The war in Ukraine is just the latest chapter in a long, tangled relationship between the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church.

Can churches be protectors of public health? Responses to COVID-19 health guidelines have been polarized, including in churches. But religious communities have a long history of involvement in public health.