St. Stephen's College is an affiliated degree-granting graduate college of the University of Alberta. The affiliation of St. Stephen's with the University of Alberta dates to the founding of the University in 1908. As an affiliated College, St. Stephen's participates in some UAlberta degree programs, and offers undergraduate and graduate courses for the University. As an independent college, St. Stephen's offers applied graduate training in Multifaith Theology, Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, and Spiritual Care that prepares caregiving ministry and professionals for service in the public sphere.

St. Stephen's is an Associate Member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), and is actively working toward full membership and accreditation with ATS. Our Art Therapy programs meet the Educational Standards of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA).

VISION

A world where spiritual seekers of all faith traditions and worldviews transform their communities into places of greater acceptance, justice, creativity, flourishing, and hope.

MISSION

St. Stephen’s College engages and equips compassionate, globally conscious learners and leaders, researchers and practitioners who integrate spirituality into their lives, communities, and professions.

VALUES

• Academic, Professional, and Spiritual Curiosity
• Openness to Self, Neighbour, and World
• Inter-Personal, Intellectual, and Practice-Based Engagement
• Relationships rooted in humility, mutual respect, and caring
• Expansive, Integrative, and Resilient Imagination