Today, the Faculty gather for a day long meeting. The summer has been full: doctoral programming, various grant initiatives, and yes, some space to read and write. Now the business of the academic year starts afresh. We will think anew about our work and what we are called to do. Our Faculty is impressive. Without […]
I am very grateful for the fabulous commentaries that I have read over the summer months. From student government, to alumni, to every department in the Seminary, I have learned so much. The gift is vantage point. I have a particular experience of the Seminary, but I don’t see, for example, the detail embedded in […]
Next week, the Office of Multicultural Ministries will host the annual Introduction to Intercultural Competency (ICC) for all new seminarians and employees, as well as a number of employees who are due for a repeat. Participants have the flexibility to choose from presentations on a variety of compelling topics designed to support cultural awareness and […]
My name is Aaron Ross, and I am the student worker for Multicultural Ministries. I am a rising senior here at VTS, a candidate for holy orders in the Diocese of Massachusetts, and an Army Chaplain Candidate with hopes of going on active duty to serve soldiers worldwide as a chaplain. Before coming to VTS, […]
The Seminarians of Color Union (SOCU) is one of the student-led organizations at VTS. The beginning of SOCU can be traced back to 2016. The seminarians of color recognized the urgent need to care for all people of color on campus. SOCU is dedicated to providing students, staff, and faculty from various races, ethnicities, languages, […]
Almost four years have passed since VTS announced that it would undertake a reparations program for the descendants of those who were enslaved on campus, as well as Black persons who worked at the seminary after the Civil War up through the end of segregation. Since that time, numerous individuals have played a role in […]
“We the community of Virginia Theological Seminary, in response to the love of God in Christ, resolve to embody love, justice, peace, and respect for every child of God on this campus and in the world.” Comprising the opening sentence of VTS’s Seminary Covenant, these words suggest that we should love one another because God first […]
Chancellors in ecclesiastical terms vary by region, denomination, and country. In the Episcopal Church, this person is often an advisor of legal matters both on ecclesiastical and secular matters of the Church. The main job of the chancellor is to help the Church maintain good and regular order. So too, with the job of the […]
Only I can get lost in a labyrinth. How is this possible? There is only one way in and one way out! As I walked All Saints’ labyrinth after church on Transfiguration Sunday, I found myself back outside the labyrinth just shortly after beginning it. Was I not paying attention? Was I distracted? Yes and […]
One of the joys of being student body treasurer is seeing how the community comes together and the memories made at events. I am sure most of the commentary readers remember planning, setting up, and going to various events on campus. The VTS Student government is looking forward to hosting a bicentennial worthy Labor Day […]