One of the most meaningful experiences I have had this year in working with the Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice was attending a prayer vigil, along with a group of VTS students, outside the ICE headquarters in Washington DC. The vigil was hosted by Pax Christi USA, a Roman Catholic peace group, in collaboration with several ecumenical […]
We’ve had a significant year of activity with the Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice. In our inaugural year, we convened more than 20 public programs, trainings, lectures, and gatherings engaging nearly 2,500 individuals. The year began with our public launch in September 2025. Over 100 friends and collaborators joined us to dream together what justice in the way of […]
“The greatest improvements in the productive powers of labour, and the greater part of the skill, dexterity, and judgment, with which it is anywhere directed, or applied, seem to have been the effects of the division of labour.” – Adam Smith Administration is rarely glamorous. My days are mostly filled with emailing, calendar invites, and […]
The 203rd Commencement at Virginia Theological Seminary was everything I prayed it would be: orderly, meaningful, and only slightly chaotic in the ways that only I knew about. As someone just past their first year at VTS, I will be the first to admit that I needed reinforcements, and our student workers showed up as […]
It’s always wonderful to wish our graduating class well as they move on to futures of service to the church and to the world. Students are checking out of dorm rooms and apartments, and campus undergoes a time of renewal as our gaze shifts to the new class which will arrive on campus on August […]
Over the past 16 months, VTS has successfully executed a full-scale transformation of its Student Information System and underlying academic data infrastructure. The new Student Lifecycle Management platform establishes a unified, scalable foundation for managing the entire student journey from prospective student to graduate. This initiative represents a strategic investment in institutional effectiveness—improving data integrity, enhancing the student and faculty […]
Every spring, a great deal of energy in the office of Academic Affairs and Student Life is consumed with preparations for commencement that include ordering robes, printing degrees, and inputting grades. I’m proud of the team who works so diligently and with such good cheer to ensure that all that the details are sorted so […]
The summer is upon us, bringing with it both continuity and change in the rhythm of Seminary life. Yesterday, we closed the Seminary at 2pm in recognition of an earlier era when the academic year ran from September to May and the summer months offered a true pause. That tradition reminds us of a different […]
Today we send forth our graduates into the world to serve the God of love who seeks to transform human lives. This is a moment of deep joy and profound responsibility for both the graduates and the Seminary. It marks not an ending, but a beginning shaped by calling, courage, and grace. There is, of […]
Today has been a busy and purposeful day. The Board met to discuss the Strategic Plan for The General Theological Seminary and spent time in Executive Session with the search firm supporting the Dean and President search. These conversations reflect both careful planning and a hopeful vision for the future. Tonight, we begin the journey […]