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Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) conferred degrees and diplomas on 51 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 203rd Commencement in May. Among those receiving a Master of Arts degree was Elwood Jones, who became the first member of the Seminary’s descendant community to graduate from VTS.
The Seminary also awarded three honorary degrees in recognition of the recipients’ significant service to God in the Church and the world. The following people received a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa:
A Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa was awarded to:
VTS also conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on David H. Charlton, Ed.D., chair of the Board of Trustees of Virginia Theological Seminary and The General Theological Seminary, in recognition of his work in Episcopal education, which spans more than three decades. Dr. Charlton was the first lay chair of the Board in VTS’ history.
Student Jasina Wise shares how being a Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice Fellow is enriching her formation.
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) congratulates the Rev. Ruthanna Hooke, Ph.D., on her appointment as the 10th Dean and President of Seminary of the Southwest.
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Stephen Colbert for his work as a satirist who provokes critical thinking and inspires change, and on Evelyn McGee-Colbert for her ministry and leadership in the arts.
VTS has launched a Faith and Justice Concentration in its Master of Divinity degree. The new offering enables students to pursue a pathway that focuses on formation for transformative engagement in the public square.
