Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) today celebrated its 201st Commencement. Degrees and diplomas were conferred on 53 students across the Seminary’s Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Educational Ministry, and Diploma in Anglican Studies programs. The Seminary also conferred seven honorary degrees in recognition of significant service to God in the […]
In The Good News of Church Politics, The Rev. Ross Kane, Ph.D., shows how healthy Christian politics start with loving your neighbors and being a caring congregation. ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 15, 2024 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) is excited to announce the publication of The Good News of Church Politics by The Rev. Ross Kane, […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 8, 2024 – Virginia Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Lambelet, Ph.D., and Colin Donnelly, Ph.D., to its faculty. Dr. Lambelet has been appointed Associate Professor of Ethics and Director of the St. Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice. […]
The appointment comes as Head Librarian Mitzi Budde, D.Min., announces plans to retire. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Mar 19, 2024 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) is excited to announce the appointment of the Rev. Joseph Thompson, Ph.D., as Seminary Librarian. Dr Thompson is currently Associate Dean of Multicultural Ministries at VTS. In this role, he has supported […]
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) will offer full scholarship packages to all admitted, full-time residential students beginning in the 2024/25 academic year. The scholarships cover tuition, on-campus housing, and meal plans for full-time, residential students studying VTS’ Master in Divinity, Master of Arts, Diploma in Anglican Studies, Diploma in Theology, and Pathway to Ministry programs. The […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 19, 2023 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Ellen Wofford Hawkins in recognition of her deep faith and ability to bring sunshine into the lives of others. The Dean’s Cross, which was awarded to Hawkins by The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., dean […]
The program is being expanded after receiving a $500,000 five-year sustainability grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov 13, 2023 – Applications are now open for a new cohort of 250 Episcopal priests to join Virginia Theological Seminary’s (VTS) innovative Thriving in Ministry (TiM) program. TiM promotes continuous learning for priests by combining […]
The grant will fund a five-year project to support preachers and help congregations become more involved in proclamation. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct 18, 2023 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch an initiative to support preachers and help congregations become more involved in preaching ministry. […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 26, 2023 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) will mark its Historic Bicentenary with a series of worship services, lectures, and activities as it reflects on its journey over the past 200 years. The program of events will run from Wednesday, October 11 to Saturday, October 14, culminating with a Festive Eucharist at […]