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Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) conferred degrees and diplomas on 48 students across our Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Educational Ministry, Diploma in Theology and Diploma in Anglican Studies programs at our 202nd Commencement in May this year.
The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., Dean and President of VTS, said: “Commencement is always a vitally important moment: Virginia Theological Seminary is sending out future leaders of congregations who will witness to Christ, build up the Church, and connect with society. This year the occasion was blessed by four honorary degree recipients who are models of such leadership of witness, building, and connection. Congratulations to our graduates. Go ye into the world and preach the Gospel.”
The Seminary also conferred four honorary degrees in recognition of significant service to God in the Church and the world, one of which was conferred on an alumnus. The following people received a Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa:
A Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa was conferred on:
Mitzi Budde, D.Min, Head Librarian and the Arthur Carl Lichtenberger Chair for Theological Research, retires after 33 years. The Rev. A. Katherine Grieb, Ph.D., ’83, reflects on the profound impact she has had on VTS.
The Thomas Dix Bowers Preaching Fellowship Fund was established at Virginia Theological Seminary on May 6, 2008, by family and friends of the Rev. Dr. Thomas Dix Bowers, VTS ’56.
The Rev, Rode Molla, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, and the first Berryman Family Chair for Children’s Spirituality and Nurture at Virginia Theological Seminary, reflects on the legacy of the Rev. Jerome Berryman, D.Min.
Virginia Theological Seminary was honored to confer the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Ellen Wofford Hawkins in recognition of her deep faith and ability to bring sunshine into the lives of others.
