The Archbishop’s Scholarship for Leadership in Catholic Education
The Archbishop’s Scholarship for Leadership in Catholic Education has been set up to foster the pursuit of Catholic higher education for educators within our CISVA schools. The Archbishop’s Scholarship will reimburse successful applicants their tuition fees upon completion of each of three designated courses: Foundations of Theology (THEO 501), Christian Morality (THEO 530), and Introduction to Scripture (SCRI 505), known as the Catholic Core.
Working in partnership with St. Mark’s College, the Archdiocese, and CISVA have organized the following courses for 2018 that are eligible for the Archbishop’s Scholarship. These courses include:
Course | Details ^ | Course Dates | Archbishop’s Scholarship* | Application Deadline |
Winter 2018
Foundations of Theology (THEO 501) Instructor: Dr. Nicholas Olkovich |
Further information | Friday evening and Saturday format spread over 3 weekends: January 19-20, February 23-24, March 23-24 Offered at St. Mark’s College, Vancouver |
$1,110 | November 15, 2017 |
Summer 2018
Introduction to Scripture (SCRI 505) Instructor: Dr. Gabriella Yi, OP |
Further information | Friday evening and Saturday format spread over 3 weekends: April 13-14, May 4-5, May 25-26 Offered at Archbishop Carney Regional Sec. School, Port Coquitlam |
$1,110 | February 22, 2018 |
Summer 2018 – ONLINE ONLY
Introduction to Scripture (SCRI 505) Instructor: Dr. John Martens |
Further information | ONLINE ONLY
May and June |
$1,110 | February 22, 2018 |
Fall 2018
THEO 530: Christian Morality |
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Winter 2019
THEO 501: Foundations of Theology |
^ The regular St. Mark’s College application has been simplified for CISVA applicants. Please register under “Catholic Core” as this will allow you to register for the eligible courses.
* The Archbishop‘s Scholarship covers the tuition fee for the course only and does not include any fees charged by either St. Mark’s College or the University of British Columbia.
Eligibility
- Open to all TRB-certified teachers from CISVA and Congregational schools within the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
- The scholarship is also open to Education Assistants, Vice-Principals, and Principals.
- If an applicant already has a master’s degree, or if an applicant does not have an undergraduate degree, it is possible to audit the course.
- Successful applicants will have demonstrated leadership experience or show promise in the areas of religious education, faith development, campus ministry, or working as department heads, vice-principals and principals.
- The Archbishop’s Scholarship applies only to designated courses Catholic Core courses offered through St. Mark’s College at the University of British Columbia. It provides for full tuition reimbursement for these courses upon successful completion (defined as attaining a course grade of 70% or better). Scholarships are available for up to 3 courses.
- Applicants must be employed by a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Vancouver and be under contract at the time of course engagement.
- Preference will be given to teachers on a continuing/grandfather contract but short-term contract holders are eligible to apply.
Enquiries
Superintendent’s Office | 604.683.9331 | info@cisva.bc.ca or faculty@stmarkscollege.ca