News & Publications

AI and Authorship Conference

03/12/2026

The Authorship and AI Conference begins today at lunchtime at Virginia Theological Seminary and will continue through tomorrow at lunchtime.

Spring Break

03/11/2026

It is Spring Break at Virginia Theological Seminary, and the campus has entered a quieter rhythm. After the steady pace…

In Lake Forest

03/10/2026

Senior Vice President Nicky Burridge and I are in Lake Forest, Illinois, where we are enjoying time with members of…

Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Joe Thompson

03/09/2026

The Virginia Theological Seminary community celebrates with great pride the election of our Seminary Librarian, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Thompson,…

Appreciating the Bow of Burning Gold

03/06/2026

It is a considerable honor for Virginia Theological Seminary to host a sculpture by Murray Dewart, an artist of international…

Fabulous Talk by Ragan Sutterfield

03/05/2026

It was a joy to welcome the Rev. Ragan Sutterfield back to Virginia Theological Seminary. Ragan is an extraordinary priest…

A sculpture marking history

03/04/2026

Today a Murray Dewart sculpture is being added to the campus. This gift from a world renowned specialist in sculpture…

A game for everyone to play

03/03/2026

As I age, one of my quiet anxieties is the prospect of becoming the sort of elderly person who finds…

Amazing alums

03/02/2026

I have just returned from Birmingham Alabama. I flew down on Saturday, preached, talked about VTS pilgrimages (well listened to…

Entering the concluding year at VTS

02/27/2026

For complex reasons, I find myself really feeling for our seniors. This is the peculiar ache of a final year:…

Three Faculty Searches

02/26/2026

On Tuesday, the faculty met and made the decision to begin three faculty searches: one in Theology, one in New…

Two Events not to Miss with the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

02/25/2026

A very special guest and longtime friend of our seminary, the Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, arrived…