Nicky Burridge

Hong Kong

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Virginia Theological Seminary launches “Have Mercy” resource for faith leaders

1 week ago | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has launched a new resource to help faith leaders navigate the current political climate. Inspired by the sermon preached by VTS graduate the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the Service of Prayer for the Nation, “Have Mercy” is a series of essays and accompanying discussion questions that examine how foundational Christian commitments take on political significance.
The General Theological Seminary Celebrates its 202nd Commencement

1 month ago | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 – The General Theological Seminary (GTS) has held its 202nd Commencement, conferring degrees on nine students across the Seminary’s Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry programs. The Seminary also conferred Doctor of Divinity degrees, honoris causa, on The Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Williamson ’06, 10th Bishop of Albany, and Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan,Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, in recognition of their service and distinction within the Church.
Virginia Theological Seminary celebrates its 202nd Commencement

1 month ago | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) today celebrated its 202nd Commencement. Degrees and diplomas were conferred on 48 students across the Seminary’s Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Educational Ministry, Diploma in Theology and Diploma in Anglican Studies programs. 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.
VTS welcomes Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to the campus

2 months ago | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) was honored to welcome the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, to campus this month. Rowe spent two days at the Seminary during which he connected with students, preached in the chapel, delivered an address, and had a meeting with the Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary, about the future of seminary education.
Virginia Theological Seminary extends admissions deadline for master’s programs

2 months ago | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has extended the admissions deadline for its master’s programs after taking steps to accommodate more students. The Seminary is in the process of converting guest housing into accommodation for single students to meet strong demand for its Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and other master’s-level programs. Following the decision to increase the number of students it can accept, VTS is extending the admissions deadline for the 2025/26 academic year to June 15.
Lifelong Learning at VTS awarded grant for a new Being With Science program

2 months ago | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

The Department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary has been awarded a $24,000 grant to create a new program to help congregations talk about science and faith. The money was awarded by the American Association for the Advancement of Science Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (AAAS DoSER) program as part of its Science Engagement for Congregational Flourishing initiative.
Center of Anglican Communion Studies at Virginia Theological Seminary holds Women Mentoring Women conference

Mar 2, 2025 | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

The Center for Anglican Communion Studies (CACS) at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) was excited to host a groundbreaking Women Mentoring Women conference this week. The four-day event, which took place at VTS, was designed to empower Anglican women leaders by connecting them, enabling them to build friendships, learn from one another, and explore issues facing women in leadership, such as poverty, conflict, gender injustice and violence.
New VTS faculty book provides a one-stop resource on the pastoral offices for clergy and lay leaders

Oct 23, 2024 | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 22, 2024 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) is excited to announce the publication of Shepherding Souls: A Handbook for the Pastoral Offices (Seabury Books, 2024) by The Rev. Shawn Strout, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Worship and Associate Dean of Chapel at VTS. The comprehensive handbook provides a complete resource for both clergy and lay liturgical leaders on the theology, liturgy, and practice of the pastoral offices.
VTS awarded $1.25 million to develop child centered practices in worship

Oct 8, 2024 | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 20, 2024 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch an initiative to research and develop child-centered practices in worship. The program is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, a national initiative designed to help Christian congregations more fully and intentionally engage children in intergenerational corporate worship and prayer practices.
The General Theological Seminary signs agreement to lease the Close to Vanderbilt University

Sep 26, 2024 | anglican.ink | Nicky Burridge

NEW YORK, September 26, 2024 – The General Theological Seminary (GTS) today announced it had signed an agreement to lease the Close to Vanderbilt University. The arrangement will secure GTS’ presence on the Close for decades to come, see building improvements carried out, and enable the Seminary to expand its highly successful Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree and potentially introduce new programming.