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 […]
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 […]