Thanksgiving is upon us, providing a welcome pause in the busy academic semester. This holiday offers a unique opportunity to step back from the pressures of deadlines and exams, allowing us to reconnect with family and friends. The warmth of a shared meal, the aroma of turkey roasting, and the joy of togetherness create an […]
Saturday was an important but difficult occasion. Without going into details, we were hosting the funeral of a young man. The family hoped to hold the service outside in the Chapel Garden, but the weather looked unreliable. As a result, we prepared a rain plan in the north transept of the Chapel. If the service […]
The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers is an honorary canon in the Diocese of New York, and Canon in Residence at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, New York—as well as a great friend of Virginia Theological Seminary. In 2022, she gave The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Presentation and on December 2, 2025, she returns to campus […]
It is the weekend before Thanksgiving, and much of the community is already thinking ahead to the holidays. However, many of our Faculty are preparing to travel to Boston, MA, for the major academic gatherings in the study of religion. The Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion will convene there, drawing […]
One joy of VTS is that you never know who might be sitting near you. VTS is consistently good at welcoming the guest, and I want to commend you all for this. The Rev. Dr. Malcolm Brown has just finished his extended stay, during which he worked on his next book. In his farewell email, […]
The magazine is now available. You should have received an email, but you can also access it here. It is an excellent issue. The primary theme is gratitude and giving back, and there are some very moving articles, including the opening of the St. Nicholas Center and a superb summary of the Rev. Jim Wallis’s […]
Reorganization is a necessary part of navigating the ongoing work of VTS, and it reflects our commitment to stewarding our resources wisely. In this context, you may have noticed that Sharon Longley is no longer in the Welcome Center. We are delighted to share that she has moved to Pittsburgh and will begin a new […]
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells, one of today’s most influential public theologians, will be visiting Virginia Theological Seminary for the first time November 18-19, 2025. Lifelong Learning is offering two events during which VTS students and faculty can interact with and learn from Wells as he reflects on his new book, Constructing an Incarnational Theology: […]
It is cool. I have now listened to Ross Kane’s latest podcast in his Love Your Neighbor series. It is a rich and deeply thoughtful conversation with David French, the New York Times columnist. The discussion ranges widely—from the genesis of affection for MAGA among evangelicals to reflections on possible futures. You can listen to […]
Two icons have now been added to the walls of Immanuel Chapel. When the Chapel was built, we installed the Icon of the Incarnation in the corner above the flock-of-birds votive candle holder. Yesterday, we blessed a second icon—this one honoring St. Leo Malania, the extraordinary priest, liturgist, and leader in the renewal of Episcopal […]