Virginia Theological Seminary

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.

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!

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.

08/24/2026

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

08/21/2026

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08/19/2026

Please join us for a free conference on Interfaith & Ecumenical Initiatives in Theological Education, August 26–28, 2026, here at Virginia Theological Seminary!
This special gathering will honor the Rev. Dr. Larry A. Golemon and celebrate his 15 years of leadership as Executive Director of the Washington Theological Consortium.
Over three days, speakers from Georgetown University, American University, Hartford International University, Mercer University, the Orientale Lumen Foundation, and the Byzantine Catholic Seminary will share a variety of perspectives on the importance of ecumenical learning and interfaith dialogue in theological education. Join us for all three days or attend as your schedule allows! Click the link to sign up. We look forward to welcoming you!
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08/17/2026

Our bees have been busy all summer long!
From caring for the hives to our honey extraction party, it’s been a sweet summer with our campus bees. Take a look at a few photos from the season and see what all the buzz has been about!

08/14/2026

You’re invited! Join us on September 1 at 7 p.m. for a special evening celebrating the official launch of Have Mercy!
Meet the authors, hear the inspiration behind the book, and join us for an exciting evening of conversation and celebration.
We would love to see you there! Secure your FREE ticket today. Ticket link in the comments!

Book launch of "Have Mercy: Following Jesus in Politically Perilous Times," a new collection of essays from faculty of VTS and GTS.

08/12/2026

The Rev. Canon Anita Braden, (VTS, '14), new interim Missioner for African Descent Ministries of the Episcopal Church and The Rev. Valerie Mayo, ('19), Rector of St. Titus, Durham, NC, join The Rev. Canon Dr. Perez-Bullard at the VTS table at this year's Union of Black Episcopalians Annual Meeting in Raleigh, NC. They were taking a break from good panels, workshops and worship at this year's meeting!