ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 2, 2024 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has welcomed 45 new students for the 2025-26 academic year. The entering class includes students from 26 dioceses across the United States, as well as from Burundi and South Korea. It is made up of 21 Master of Divinity students, seven Master of Arts students, […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16, 2025 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has launched a new resource to help faith leaders navigate the current political climate. Inspired by the sermon preached by VTS graduate the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the Service of Prayer for the Nation, “Have Mercy” is a series of essays and accompanying […]
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) today celebrated its 202nd Commencement. Degrees and diplomas were conferred on 48 students across the Seminary’s Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Educational Ministry, Diploma in Theology and Diploma in Anglican Studies programs. The Seminary also conferred four honorary degrees in recognition of significant service to […]
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has extended the admissions deadline for its master’s programs after taking steps to accommodate more students. The Seminary is in the process of converting guest housing into accommodation for single students to meet strong demand for its Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and other master’s-level programs. Following the decision to increase the […]
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) was honored to welcome the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, to campus this month. Rowe spent two days at the Seminary during which he connected with students, preached in the chapel, delivered an address, and had a meeting with the Very Rev. Ian S. […]
A statement from the Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary and President of The General Theological Seminary: The world feels a little emptier today following the death of Pope Francis. A true witness to the Gospel, he was a powerful voice for migrants escaping persecution and a strong […]
The Department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary has been awarded a $24,000 grant to create a new program to help congregations talk about science and faith. The money was awarded by the American Association for the Advancement of Science Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (AAAS DoSER) program as part of its Science […]
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Richard Fennell for being an accomplished artist who has helped the Seminary tell its story. The Dean’s Cross is the highest honor the Seminary confers. It was awarded to Fennell by The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., dean and president of […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 28, 2025 – The Center for Anglican Communion Studies (CACS) at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) was excited to host a groundbreaking Women Mentoring Women conference this week. The four-day event, which took place at VTS, was designed to empower Anglican women leaders by connecting them, enabling them to build friendships, learn from […]
The African American Episcopal Historical Collection (AAEHC) is pleased to announce that the time period to submit applications for its 2025-2026 research travel grants is now open. Faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, independent researchers, clergy and laypersons who would like to use the AAEHC for research are encouraged to apply for one of the grants. Funds […]