Today we have the GTS Investment Committee meeting. On Wednesday, the VTS and GTS Community Life Committee will convene. On Tuesday, October 28, we have the VTS and GTS Buildings and Grounds Committee. Behind the calm exteriors of the Senior Staff lies the work of organizing papers, sending them to members, thinking through the decisions […]
Yesterday morning a Border Patrol car came and parked on campus near the Mail Center for around 35 minutes; the officer did not get out, nor did he speak to anyone. And to the best of our knowledge, he did not drive around the campus. We live in a season where many are deeply concerned […]
As Convocation comes to an end, I do want to pause and thank all those involved. From the beauty of the grounds (thank you Facilities) to the AV support for the streaming (thank you Duane Lomis and Reggie Gravina), every department was excellent. I want to express my gratitude in particular to those involved in […]
It has been a rich and memorable Convocation. Mr. David French offered a compelling framework for understanding our current polarization, presenting three key concepts that illuminate the roots of division in our public life. He then invited us toward an imaginative way forward—one that involves seeking genuine friendships across the divide and rediscovering shared purpose. […]
Today our Convocation continues with two remarkable presentations: the Inaugural Lecture of the Rev. Dr. Ruthanna Hooke and an address from the Bishop of Washington, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde. It is a joy and privilege to host these two distinguished voices whose scholarship and leadership enrich both the Seminary and the wider Church. […]
It is a great privilege to welcome Mr. David French to Virginia Theological Seminary as one of our Convocation speakers at 4:00 p.m. today in the Lettie Pate Evans Room and online. Mr. French is widely admired for his thoughtful engagement with questions of faith, freedom, and public life. His presence enriches our community’s ongoing […]
One of the stranger flashpoints in the so-called “culture wars” is, of all things, bathrooms. It’s remarkable how something so ordinary can become so charged. For those who identify as transgender, life is made simpler when restrooms are designed for everyone—private stalls, open to all regardless of gender. Here at the Seminary, we have done […]
The Living Church Magazine for October 19, 2025, landed in my mailbox yesterday, and it is a particularly rewarding issue for our community. As always, we provide a complimentary copy of the magazine for every seminarian—you can pick yours up at the mailroom. This issue stands out not just for its range of thoughtful articles, […]
Virginia Theological Seminary is delighted to welcome the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Brown as a Dean’s Scholar in Residence for six weeks. Dr. Brown has recently retired from his position as Director of Mission and Public Affairs for the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, where he led the Church’s engagement with public policy, ethics, […]
This week, the 2025 cohort of the Forma Certificate in Lifelong Formation gathers on campus at VTS for an in-person residency. Our group of nine learners and two facilitators is excited to experience all that campus life has to offer. The Certificate in Lifelong Christian Formation is a joint program of Forma and Virginia Theological […]