It is good to see research seminar groups continuing. These are opportunities for Faculty to share a book project with a small group of colleagues. Typically, they are hosted by the director of research, Dr. John Knight, and the Senior Vice President, Melody Knowles, in their home. These occasions serve several purposes. For the person […]
Yesterday the GOE results were released. This is always a difficult moment. Some will be relieved; others will be anxious. We pray for everyone as they navigate the consequences of this moments. Naturally, Associate Dean Rachelle Sam and I are willing to assist any student who would like help to process this moment. Meanwhile on […]
Today I am grateful. I am constantly in awe of our faculty. There is an amazing depth of erudition and commitment amongst my faculty colleagues. They are conscientious teachers and outstanding scholars. It is invidious to just pick one out for praise. However, this is what I would like to do today. One hears an […]
Yesterday was Quiet Day. We sat with God in the midst of the silence. Today, it is a delight to invite everyone to continue to make silence part of their Lenten journey for this year. Tonight, I will go to the Oratory at 5.15pm for Evening Prayer. The office will be lead by the Rev. […]
There are moments in the academic year when you realize that Seminary is not just a graduate school. And today is one of those moments. Unlike regular graduate schools, we are taking a pause in the semester. We are at the start of Lent. And we are clearing the day of scheduled events so that […]
As the ATS visiting team left the campus, my heart was full of gratitude. It wasn’t just the hard work behind the self-study or the willingness of so many Trustees to make a long journey to be on the campus or the staff and faculty who made themselves available to talk to the team. It […]
Ever dream of helping shape an Episcopal church that looks and acts like Jesus? Find out about the work of the Episcopal Evangelism Society (EES). Since 1862, EES has financially supported members of Episcopal seminary communities in their exploration to serve the church and the world in thoughtful and innovative ways. Although the mission and […]
Given we set the date of Easter on the basis of the first full moon after the spring equinox, it is inevitable that the date of Ash Wednesday will also vary. Today is Ash Wednesday and it coincides with Valentine’s Day. The last time this happened was 2018, before that it was 1945. The next […]
Last night we met with the visiting team. We had dinner together. We reflected together on the challenges shaping theological education. And we prepared for the work that the team will now do to enhance the educational and formation experience at VTS. For the team, today is a day of wall-to-wall meetings. Every sector of […]
A very warm welcome to the Evaluation Committee of the Association of Theological Schools. Tonight, we will gather for dinner with our guests. Tomorrow, their work starts in earnest. Their first meeting tomorrow is at 8.30am, and their meetings continue through to 5.30pm. It will be a full day. The committee is doing important volunteer […]