Yesterday was Gratitude Day, and it was a joy to see our students pause to say thank you to the donors who make so much of our life together possible. Those moments of appreciation matter deeply; they remind us that formation is sustained by generosity as well as effort. We are grateful to every student […]
Tonight at 8pm, we look forward with joy to celebrating the work of our Masters students who have written a Thesis or Summative Capstone Project this academic year. After many months in conversation with Advisors, Readers, Librarians, Writing Coaches, family and friends the students will now have an opportunity to share their work with the […]
During this season when there is so much to celebrate and so much to do as the end academic year draws near, we invite you to celebrate yet another important day tomorrow: our annual Thank You Day. Thank You Day is an opportunity to turn our attention outward to those who support us so generously. […]
Sometimes we just don’t realize how much is going on – and, in the process, how much we owe our catering team and our cleaning team. This weekend was full. A dinner in the Deanery on Saturday night and, at the same time, a dinner for Christchurch in the Refectory. Starting on Friday and going […]
The Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant team has recently published a new, free resource: The Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship Toolkit. Grounded in a robust literature review, the toolkit identifies five foundational characteristics of intergenerational worship, Intentionality, Relationality, Dignified Reciprocity, Flexibility, and Empowerment. Through an assessment survey and resource articles, the toolkit invites a reflective, communal […]
The Dean and President, Ian Markham, met yesterday with Mayor Alyia Gaskins of Alexandria, Virginia, for a warm and constructive conversation. The meeting highlighted the longstanding relationship between Virginia Theological Seminary and the city it calls home. Both leaders reflected on the shared history and mutual investment in the flourishing of the local community. Virginia […]
As communicated previously Virginia Theological Seminary & The General Theological Seminary has contracted with the search firm Issacson, Miller. As important members of the seminary, we are eager to have your input in the search process, particularly in terms of the qualities and experience sought in the new dean and president. To enable this, we […]
Our commitment to justice is rooted in the belief that the dignity of every person is inseparable from the conditions in which they live and work. The Church’s witness calls us not only to reflect, but to action — standing alongside workers and advocating for just and equitable systems that support human flourishing. It is […]
Virginia Theological Seminary and The General Theological Seminary are today sharing a thoughtful statement on the faithful use of Generative AI in church and academy. It affirms that human beings, not machines, remain the true authors and moral agents of our words and actions. It insists that technology must always serve human dignity, community, and […]
You sign up to receive messages through Holy Week. The messages follow the format of news release – Breaking News: Jesus is entering Jerusalem. It invites the user to pause and remind oneself afresh of the significance of the journey of Holy Week. I was just one of many. The 2026 Holy Week Experience was […]