St John’s College

Theology

St John's College is the theological training institution for the Diocese of Rupert's Land in the Anglican Church of Canada. We are a participant in the Western Education Collaborative Anglican Network (WECAN) in offering a joint Licentiate in Theology (LTh). Additionally, we offer two classes a year in Anglican Studies in partnership with Canadian Mennonite University.

Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land WECAN
Photo of Ryan Turnbull speaking at a podium at the Wilmot Lecture Series

Fall 2025 Courses

  • Metis Spirituality: Celebrating the Wisdom of the Matriarchs

    Jointly offered with Canadian Mennonite University.
    Instructor: The Rev'd Deacon Tanis Kolisnyk
    Location: Online
    Time: Tuesdays from 6-9pm

  • Money, Sex, and Power: Christian Ethics in Context

    Jointly offered with Canadian Mennonite University
    Instructor: Dr. Michael Buttrey
    Location: Online
    Time: Thursdays from 6-9pm

  • Major Figures in Scriptural Interpretation: John Donne

    With support from the Calvin Institute of Vital Worship and Vital Preaching
    Instructor: Nate Wall-Bowering
    Location: In Person at St Margaret's Anglican Church (160 Ethelbert)
    Time: TBD

Winter 2026 Courses

  • Introduction to Anglicanism

    Instructor: The Right Rev'd Dr Donald Phillips
    Location: Hybrid, St John's College and Online
    Time: TBD

  • Introduction to Christian Theology

    Instructor: Dr Ryan Turnbull
    Location: Hybrid, St John's College and Online
    Time: TBD

Panel Discussion on the Future of Church Buildings

Panelists: The Rev'd Rob Schoeck, the Rev'd Dr Cathy Campbell, and Chris Knight

Theology events

Episcopal Election

Join us for the 120th Session of the Diocese of Rupert's Land's Episcopal Election on May 31st, 2025 at the St John's Cathedral.

Wilmot Lecture Series

St John's College theology hub presents the Wilmot Lecture series. 

This yearly event is an opportunity to showcase academics studying in theology sharing their knowledge with our community. 

This year Dr. Collin Cornell will present "God Draws Near" on Friday, October 17th at the Robert Schultz Lecture Theatre

2024 Wilmot Lecture Series presented Dr. Lisa Powell and her book publication, "The Disabled God Revisited."

Watch the 2024 event

Wilmot Lecture Panel 2024
Wilmot Lecture 2024

Contact Us

Ryan Turnbull
Diocesan Discipleship Developer

315 St John's College
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5

Discipleship@rupertsland.ca