News & Publications

An important article by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Thompson

12/08/2023

Perhaps one of my significant initiatives that the Seminary embarked upon in preparation for the Historic Bicentenary was the program…

The Program for December 17th

12/07/2023

We are all keeping Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in our prayers. He is such a gift to the Church and…

Faculty contributing to the Bible

12/06/2023

When I prepare a sermon, more often than not, I will pick up The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, which was…

Virginia Theological Seminary launches new Christian Formation track for Doctoral programs

12/05/2023

The new track is aimed at Christian educators working in judicatory roles, congregations, camp and conference centers, and resource development…

Congratulations to Dr. Marty Wheeler Burnett

12/05/2023

Today we celebrate the achievement of our very own Dr. Marty Wheeler Burnett, Associate Professor of Church Music and Director…

Happy New Year

12/04/2023

The Church calendar is back at the beginning. Advent one has arrived. The marking of time is important. Time is…

Looking ahead to Lent – Mark your calendars now

12/01/2023

It is a delight to have the Rev. Dr. Sarah Coakley in Alexandria. She can often be seen on the…

Do ask about AAR and SBL

11/30/2023

So, a Faculty member decides to join your table at lunch. After your initial sense of surprise, you have to…

Visiting with Bishop Ann Ritonia

11/29/2023

Yesterday I had a delightful meeting with the new bishop suffragan for armed forces and federal ministries. Her journey has…

Working on a search committee

11/28/2023

Yesterday, I had two search committee meeting interviews for the Ethics professor; and on Thursday, there will be another one.

Can VTS learn about formation from GTS?

11/27/2023

A key word at Virginia Theological Seminary is residential. By residential, we do not just mean “in person” classes; we…

A commentary for Thanksgiving Week

11/20/2023

Normally, there is a commentary for every weekday when the Seminary is open. However, this week we are migrating part…