Preaching Under the Radar

The Vancouver School of Theology proudly presents the 2025 G. Peter Kaye Lecture & Workshop | Preaching Under the Radar: The Creative World of Female Preaching in Late Medieval Europe

Public Lecture — Friday, February 21 at 7pm

Workshop — Saturday, February 22 from 10am – 2pm (lunch included)

Step into the captivating, often overlooked world of women's preaching in medieval Europe with international scholar Dr. Carolyn Muessig! This free public lecture offers a chance to discover how remarkable women defied conventions to engage with scripture in bold, creative, and norm-challenging ways. This lecture is a must-attended for preachers, historians, medievalists, and anyone inspired by stories of resilience and subversive faith!

Please note:

• The public lecture on February 21 will be available to watch online via livestream. You will be emailed a Zoom link in the days leading to the lecture. 
• The workshop on February 22 will only be offered in-person. 
• Lunch is included in the $10 workshop registration cost. Please indicate dietary restrictions as prompted during check-out. NB: REGISTRATION FOR THE WORKSHOP CLOSES FEBRUARY 16

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About: 

Dr. Carolyn Muessig taught for 25 years in the Department of Religion and Theology, University of Bristol, UK, where she was Head of Department from 2007-2010 and then again from 2016-2019. She has held the Chair of Christian Thought in the Department of Classics and Religion at the University of Calgary since 2020. Her research areas include medieval religious culture, female spirituality, preaching and sermon history, miracles, and heresy and reform in medieval Europe.

Gilbert Peter Kaye, a dedicated philanthropist and former Chancellor of VST, established the G. Peter and Barbara E. Kaye Fund with the Vancouver Foundation. Since 1987 Peter Kaye’s generosity has allowed VST to host the annual G. Peter Kaye Lectures, bringing distinguished scholars to Vancouver whose insights deepen the spiritual life of the school, church, and wider community.

For abstracts of the lecture and workshop, visit: the VST website!