Category: Dean’s Commentary

At Christ Church Raleigh, NC

Ms. Nicky Burridge, Senior Vice President for Communications and Institutional Advancement, and I recently had the joy of visiting Christ Church Episcopal Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. This remarkable parish is served by five clergy, all alumni of Virginia Theological Seminary: the Rev. James P. Adams, the Rev. David Frazelle, the Rev. Mary Davila, the […]

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Student Government Election Results

Student Government is an act of service to the community. We are grateful to all of those who add this responsibility to their lives. I am looking forward to working with the newly elected leaders to ensure that the Seminary continues to be a place of formation for the Gospel. Student Body Officers President – […]

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The results of the AI and Authorship Conference

The AI and Authorship Conference proved to be an important and lively conversation about one of the most pressing issues facing education and scholarship today. Participants explored the many ways artificial intelligence is already shaping academic and professional work, and it became clear that there is no single way people are approaching these tools. The […]

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A New Deacon Among Us

It will be a joy for members of the Virginia Theological Seminary community to partner with The Falls Church to celebrate the ordination to the sacred order of deacons of Nonhlanhla Gugulethu Precious Shezi (Noni to most of us) tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock AM in the Seminary Chapel. We are especially grateful to the […]

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AI and Authorship Conference

The Authorship and AI Conference begins today at lunchtime at Virginia Theological Seminary and will continue through tomorrow at lunchtime. The question of how artificial intelligence should be used is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing issues in the academy and in education more broadly. Scholars, teachers, and practitioners are all wrestling with a […]

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Spring Break

It is Spring Break at Virginia Theological Seminary, and the campus has entered a quieter rhythm. After the steady pace of classes, reading, and community life, this week provides a welcome pause in the routine. The change of season itself seems to encourage a moment to breathe as spring begins to appear around the campus. […]

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In Lake Forest

Senior Vice President Nicky Burridge and I are in Lake Forest, Illinois, where we are enjoying time with members of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Our visit has been a delight as we reconnect with friends and supporters of our work and mission. It is always encouraging to spend time with those who care […]

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Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Joe Thompson

The Virginia Theological Seminary community celebrates with great pride the election of our Seminary Librarian, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Thompson, to the Atla Board of Directors. Atla—formerly the American Theological Library Association—is the leading professional association for librarians and information specialists in religion and theology. With more than 800 members across institutions and faith traditions, […]

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Appreciating the Bow of Burning Gold

It is a considerable honor for Virginia Theological Seminary to host a sculpture by Murray Dewart, an artist of international reputation whose work appears in museums and public collections around the world. Dewart’s career includes major public commissions in China, Israel, and across the United States, along with more than two hundred group exhibitions and […]

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Fabulous Talk by Ragan Sutterfield

It was a joy to welcome the Rev. Ragan Sutterfield back to Virginia Theological Seminary. Ragan is an extraordinary priest and a wonderful role model for our students. A graduate of VTS in 2015, he was deeply involved with Cultivate VTS during his time here, and that early passion for environmental theology has continued to […]

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