It is almost a week later, but I want to take a moment to revisit last Tuesday—a day when the past, present, and future came together. We began by remembering the life and witness of Bishop John Thomas Walker (1925–1989), the first African American student admitted to Virginia Theological Seminary, who went on to become […]
Virginia Theological Seminary and its Center for Anglican Communion Studies are delighted to join our sisters and brothers throughout the world in welcoming the Right Rev’d and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullallay who was announced today as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. The Archbishop of Canterbury is both the Primate of all England and also […]
The Rev. D’ana Downing (She/They/Queen) joins the staff of Virginia Theological Seminary as Program Coordinator for the Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice. Rev. Downing comes most recently from Evanston, IL where she served as Associate Director and Associate Chaplain for Religious & Spiritual Life at Northwestern University. Rev. Downing brings a wealth of […]
The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. new book (which you can pre-order here), Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, reveals what many prominent actors, artists, and public figures rarely discuss publicly: their Christian faith and the central role it plays in their lives. Witness to Belief invites readers to learn about twelve high-profile individuals […]
Virginia Theological Seminary invites you to a special commemoration of the Right Reverend John Thomas Walker on Tuesday, September 30. Hosted by the African American Episcopal Historical Collection, this day of worship, conversation, and reflection celebrates Bishop Walker’s extraordinary legacy of faith, leadership, and service. The program opens at 8:15 am with a moving Commemorative […]
Today we celebrate a truly remarkable achievement. Senior Vice President Michael DeLashmutt, dean of chapel at The General Theological Seminary, has gifted us with a thoughtful and delightful new book: A Lived Theology of Everyday Life: Encountering God in Work, Play, and Culture. This elegant work shines on several levels. Theologically, it offers real depth—his […]
I returned from New York to find, waiting in my office, a freshly printed copy of The Varieties of Episcopal Theological Education: A Study of Episcopal Diocesan Schools and Formation Programs by Robert D. Flanagan, a dean’s advisor here at Virginia Theological Seminary. This remarkable book represents several years of dedicated, painstaking work. Since The […]
As you prepare for the ministry God is calling you into, it can be a true gift to explore the resources that will sustain and support you along the way. One such opportunity is coming soon for middlers, seniors, and Anglican Studies students who are in the ordination process preparing to be a priest in […]
Few people changed the course of this institution quite like the Right Reverend John Thomas Walker. The first African American student enrolled at Virginia Theological Seminary, and later the first Black Bishop of Washington, Bishop Walker broke barriers with courage and grace. He was a trailblazer for justice and reconciliation in the Episcopal Church and […]
Last night, the Seminary hosted a special dinner in the Welcome Center to honor Dr. Hoben Thomas for his generous gift establishing The Pat Thomas Welcome Center Floor, named in honor of his wife, The Rev. Dr. Patricia M. Thomas ’79, ’88. It was a gracious and joyful occasion, made even more meaningful by the […]