Dr. David Ford started the journey of his Costan Lectures for 2022 last night. It was extraordinary. The argument was the particular outlook of the Gospel of John can speak to our cultural moment. This is the Gospel that invites us to encounter the person of Christ; this is the Gospel that makes the themes […]
The breadth and depth of the writings of VTS faculty never ceases to amaze. Next Wednesday, November 2, 2022 you will have the opportunity to celebrate the book launch of The Prophets: Introducing Israel’s Prophetic Writings by Dr. Stephen Cook, Dr. John Strong, and Dr. Steven Tuell. The prophets remain figures of enduring interest and […]
Today begins one of the most exciting academic weeks during our school year: the week of the Costan lectures, which are given this year by the theologian David Ford, Ph.D., OBE, on the Gospel of John. Dr. Ford’s presence on campus this year has presented us with a very happy coincidence. In addition to his […]
Last night was a memorable evening. On so many levels, the evening was just a delight. Whenever musicians perform in the Chapel, one cannot help but note how impoverish and inadequate other spaces are for music. The chapel does music really well. Then we had this amazing music for the Eucharist. The Rev. Dr. Bill […]
Wellness is a priority at VTS. We offer spiritual wellness through chapel eucharists and prayer services. Mental wellness via seminary courses, trainings and offerings with Lifelong Learning. Emotional wellness through community and sharing meals and stories in the Refectory. Physical wellness with opportunities like the Capital Bikeshare program (VTS now offers annual discounts to students). Holistic […]
Yesterday two committees of the Board of Trustees met. It was the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee. Our practice now is to gather on zoom. This has been one learning from our pandemic season: certain things are good on zoom. We try hard to keep committee meetings to the hour: attendance is excellent (zoom […]
OK I freely admit it. I am using the commentary to highlight the number of events that we are holding in the Deanery. The Deanery is spectacular; it is beautiful. And I want to make sure that the space is used. So since it formally opened, we have held events and dinners galore in the […]
Our TryTank Experimental Lab has produced a short documentary about the future. They have used strategic foresight to determine three plausible scenarios for what the church might be like in 10 years. It is fascinating and sobering. When I first saw the film, I wondered what it would mean for our alumni in ministry and […]
One joy of Virginia Theological Seminary is that some of the most remarkable scholars make their way to the campus to progress a project and learn about the Episcopal Church. These guests really enhance our shared community life. I am delighted today to welcome the Rev. Dr. Emma Percy to the campus. Emma served as […]
It was perhaps inevitable. After all, COVID reduced the number of events to virtually zero – or to be more literal ‘events became virtual which had virtually zero cost’. And as vaccinations became more widely available, in person events became the norm, and travel resumed. Add in the inflationary pressures (especially in respect to travel), […]