Date: September 3, 2024
A big welcome to our largest incoming class for many years. We welcome 57 students, of which the majority are MDiv – 35. We remain overwhelmingly Episcopalian – 47. We have students from six countries – Canada, Republic of Georgia, India, Nigeria, Tanzania, and of course the United States. We have 22 students of color (39%); 31 women, 25 male, and one non-binary student; and the median age is 39.
Today, we have our opening of the semester service. I have invited some guests to the service – Dr. Nasiri and his family. They are living for a time in Oakwood. You will learn more about their journey at today’s service.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D.
Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary and the President of The General Theological Seminary