Senior Vice President Nicky Burridge is in the middle of a whirlwind set of presentations. There is an acute debate amongst specialists in faith-based higher education about how best to communicate the achievements and witness of their programming. Nicky Burridge has just returned from a conference in London, where she gave the keynote address. And […]
If you track down a copy of the Washington Post for today, then you will see a very interesting advert. It is an advert placed by Virginia Theological Seminary to recognize the extraordinary achievement of our graduates. Each year, we send out a new group of congregational leaders who will bring an energy and passion […]
Yesterday afternoon we had a good plenary. The first half was focused on “the state of the seminaries”. The second half was focused on “research at VTS”. Our practice in these plenaries is that from time to time we will focus on a particular school. We will be reflecting on research at GTS in the […]
It is amazing. These gifted men and women make the journey to the campus to ensure that VTS and GTS are run appropriately and effectively. They do so as volunteers. In fact, the expectation is that they will all make a gift to two seminaries. But they do so because they believe in theological education […]
As we run into the week of Board meetings and Commencement, I am very grateful to everyone who is working hard to make this a special occasion. Facilities are ensuring that the campus look stunning. Sixty new trees were planted last week. Our contract staff in grounds and cleaning have done a fabulous job in […]
The purpose of the Episcopal Preaching Foundation is to “raise the standard of preaching in the Episcopal Church.” To this end, the EPF offers various programs for ordained and lay preachers at all stages of their preaching ministry. One of their most popular and long-standing programs is the Preaching Excellence Program, a 5-day conference for […]
On Thursday 1 May at 7.30pm, we look forward with joy to celebrating the work of our Masters students who have written a Thesis or Summative Capstone Project this academic year. After many months in conversation with Advisors, Readers, Librarians, Writing Coaches, family and friends the students will now have an opportunity to share their […]
As we build up to the May Board meeting, we are working through the sub-committees of the Board of Trustees. We need to have meetings for both institutions – VTS and GTS. Like Community Life on Monday, this means that we start with one institution (GTS in this case) and then move to the other […]
OK, I admit it. I was impressed. There was my portrait with every senior having replaced my head. It was clever and funny. I walked around the Refectory admiring the AI skills and the humor. Well done everyone. This was on top of “flat seniors” occupying chapel. I marveled at just how much effort had […]
This is a deeply self-indulgent commentary. I am sharing the news that the English soccer team that I follow has just won the premier league. So, perhaps a little background is in order. Before leaving the UK for Hartford Seminary in 2001, I was the Liverpool Professor of Theology and Public Life. Luke (my son) […]