The Evening School at Virginia Theological Seminary was established in 1971 at the request of a number of parishes in the Washington area in order to provide an opportunity for serious theological education for lay people. The program is open to all who wish to deepen their own understanding of the Christian faith and experience.
Students may take courses as auditors or may enroll for credit toward the Diploma in Theological Studies. (These credits are not transferable to the Seminary or other academic institutions.) The Diploma is awarded for the satisfactory completion for credit of six courses, including at least two courses in Bible, one course in Christian theology, and one course in either liturgy or spirituality and the arts. Registrants new to the Evening School are strongly urged to enroll in the introductory courses in each of these areas, which are offered on a regular basis, but any course designated as fulfilling these area requirements may be counted toward the diploma.
Classes are taught by members of the Virginia Seminary faculty or by other qualified persons and are held on campus on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. At least three courses are offered every semester.
Please click here for the Fall 2008 Brochure
or
Please click here for an on-line course listing
Tuition is modest, thanks to a bequest from the estate of Maxine Bishop of Alexandria, who was a frequent Evening School participant.
The Rev. Roger A. Ferlo, Ph.D., is director of the Institute for Christian Formation and Leadership and its Evening School of Theology
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