Virginia Theological Seminary

Virginia Theological Seminary Forming Leaders, Living in Community, Serving the Church and the World

Led by the Holy Spirit, Virginia Theological Seminary forms and educates leaders who proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and helps others participate in God’s mission throughout the world. We are a racially and culturally diverse residential community of The Episcopal Church, devoted to worship & prayer; teaching & learning; and research & service to the wider church. Founded in 1823, Virginia Seminary is the largest of the 10 accredited seminaries of the Episcopal Church.

09/10/2026

Join us on September 24 at Virginia Theological Seminary for the Second Annual Symposium and Commemoration of the Rt. Rev. John T. Walker, with a Holy Eucharist in honor of his life and legacy, and a symposium lifting up the ministry of lay theologian, Verna Dozier.

We are saddened to learn of the death of Wendell Berry, recipient of the VTS Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership in 2014...
09/09/2026

We are saddened to learn of the death of Wendell Berry, recipient of the VTS Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership in 2014 and acclaimed poet, author, and environmentalist.
“Wendell Berry was a giant of the poetry world; he weaved together spirituality and the environment in poems so powerful that they changed the way you looked at the world. As a recipient of the Dean's Cross from VTS, we mourn his passing and give thanks for his witness," Dean Ian S. Markham said.

We were honored to welcome alum Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde back to campus to dedicate a sculpture in her honor.It was ...
09/09/2026

We were honored to welcome alum Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde back to campus to dedicate a sculpture in her honor.
It was a special celebration of her leadership, ministry, and the impact she continues to make. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable occasion. Check out a few moments from the evening!

On Sept. 11, “Bridging Ground” will premiere at Virginia Theological Seminary, bringing a deeply personal Alexandria sto...
09/08/2026

On Sept. 11, “Bridging Ground” will premiere at Virginia Theological Seminary, bringing a deeply personal Alexandria story to the screen. The documentary follows the seminary’s effort to confront its history of enslaved and exploited Black labor—and what happened after it moved from acknowledgment to direct financial payments to descendants. The program now has a $2.8 million endowment, with more than 200 verified descendants receiving annual payments. At the film’s heart are family history, the lifelong friendship of Mark Farkas and Pastor Elwood Jones, and the work of reparations director Ebonee Davis-Hayes.

Find the full story by Lisa-Helene Lawson in comments!

Thank you to all who joined us for the launch of “Have Mercy! Following Jesus in Politically Perilous Times”. We are gra...
09/05/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for the launch of “Have Mercy! Following Jesus in Politically Perilous Times”. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this special evening a success!

09/01/2026

Join the Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice for the launch of Have Mercy, a collection of essays from faculty at Virginia Theological Seminary and General Theological Seminary exploring the Gospel’s call to mercy in our contemporary political and social landscape.

Inspired by the witness of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde and the work of the Have Mercy Initiative, this evening will feature a panel discussion with contributors reflecting on faithful leadership, spiritual formation, and the practice of mercy in a divided world. Together, panelists will consider how churches, seminaries, and communities can form leaders equipped to meet the challenges of this moment with courage, compassion, and hope.

We are so proud of two of our students, Thoma Lipartiani and Marie Duvert, who recently completed the Goodwin Living C...
08/27/2026

We are so proud of two of our students, Thoma Lipartiani and Marie Duvert, who recently completed the Goodwin Living CPE Program! Here are a few photos from their journeys as they reached this meaningful milestone in their spiritual care formation.

Congratulations, Chaplain Thoma and Chaplain Marie!

We are excited to welcome VTS alum Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde back to campus on September 1 for a very special evening! ...
08/26/2026

We are excited to welcome VTS alum Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde back to campus on September 1 for a very special evening! Join us as we dedicate a sculpture in her honor, followed by the launch of Have Mercy! Following Jesus in Politically Perilous Times, a book of essays by VTS and GTS faculty inspired by Bishop Budde’s famous sermon.
See comments for the full schedule and to register for free tickets.

Yesterday, our incoming class and their families enjoyed a special trip to Washington National Cathedral as they began t...
08/24/2026

Yesterday, our incoming class and their families enjoyed a special trip to Washington National Cathedral as they began their journey at !

We are excited to welcome our newest !
08/21/2026

We are excited to welcome our newest !

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Alexandria, VA
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