Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), formally called the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Virginia,[1] is the largest accredited Episcopalseminary in the United States. Founded in 1823, VTS is situated on an 80 acre campus in Alexandria, Virginia, just a few miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Image File history File links ECUSA_arms. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 à 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 à 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 à 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 à 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... This article is about the Episcopal Church in the United States. ... For the Ecuadorian artist, see Manuel Rendón Seminario. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Location in Virginia Coordinates: , Country State Founded 1718 Government - Mayor William D. Euille Area - City 15. ...
VTS offers residential and non-residential degree programs:
The Master in Divinity program is a three-year residential program designed for those in the ordination process in the Episcopal Church or the equivalent in other denominations. It provides a foundation in all theological areas: Biblical Studies, Historical Studies, Ministerial Studies, Studies in Christian Worship, Studies in Faith and Society, and Theological Studies.
The Master in Theological Studies is designed for lay people who wish to seek theological education resources and preparation for lay ministry / vocations in the church and the world. MTS students have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. The multi-track program seeks to meet these divergent needs. Students may complete this degree in two-years as a full time student or up to seven years part-time.
The Master of Arts in Christian Education and
the Master of Arts in Christian Education and Youth Ministry programs support the ministry of Christian Education by providing professional formation and education for lay people or clergy who provide that ministry in parish and schools. These are summer programs that may be completed in three to seven years.
Doctor of Ministry in Ministry Development,
Doctor of Ministry in Educational Leadership and
Non-degree studies are also offered.
Demographics in 2006
VTS Immanuel Chapel
Total enrollment in the fall of 2006 was 261.[2] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 Ã 600 pixelsFull resolution (1536 Ã 2048 pixel, file size: 165 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Virginia Theological Seminary Chapel Alexandria, VA photographed by John W. Cross for use in Wikipedia File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 Ã 600 pixelsFull resolution (1536 Ã 2048 pixel, file size: 165 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Virginia Theological Seminary Chapel Alexandria, VA photographed by John W. Cross for use in Wikipedia File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete...
VirginiaTheologicalSeminary (VTS) is the largest accredited Episcopalseminary in the United States.
It provides a foundation in all theological areas: Biblical Studies, Historical Studies, Ministerial Studies, Studies in Christian Worship, Studies in Faith and Society, and Theological Studies.
The Master in Theological Studies is designed for lay people who wish to seek theological education resources and preparation for lay ministry /vocations in the church and the world.
VirginiaTheologicalSeminary is a seminary of the Episcopal Church accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
The Seminarys primary mission is to form men and women for lay or ordained leadership and service in the ministry of the church.
This seminary believes that theological education leading to ordination normally requires full time study and full participation in its common life and worship.