Throughout the ages, Christian art served the twofold objective of paying homage to God whilst serving as a didactic illustration for the population. These illuminating sessions will introduce participants to how different artistic traditions from countries such as Spain, Italy and Flanders have depicted the most significant events in the Bible. Formidable traditions governed the …
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ALEXANDRIA, VA – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) announces two exciting opportunities for pilgrimage in 2021: “Holy Land 2021: An Epiphany Pilgrimage” and “VTS in Gothic France.” Holy Land 2021: An Epiphany Pilgrimage Consider a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2021 with the Rt. Rev. Frank T. Griswold III, XXV Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal …
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The Six-Week program includes all of the elements mentioned in “The Tantur Experience.” This program is designed to allow for its participants to have an extended period of time in the Holy Land during a quieter period with cooler climate, and yet still have all the excitement and activity of our One-Month Continuing Education Programs …
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Easter Encounter: Three-Week Program April 2nd – April 22nd, 2020 March 25th – April 14th, 2021 The Three-Week Easter program includes many of the core elements mentioned in “The Tantur Experience” but differs in that its lectures and excursions are centered around the Paschal Mystery, Holy Week, Easter Liturgies. Additionally, it is a unique opportunity to …
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Alexandria – As part of the Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) Bicentennial Campaign celebration, the Seminary is offering an extraordinary pilgrimage through Gothic France in the summer of 2021. Led by the Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D. and the Rev. J. Barney Hawkins IV, Ph.D., this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage will will include visits to: the church of St Pierre de Montmartre, …
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Are you called or want to test a call to lead spiritual groups and retreats? Are you being drawn to deepen your spiritual practice? Do you long for an authentic spiritual community to companion your journey of deepening prayer and preparation for contemplative leadership? If your answers are yes, perhaps the Spirit is calling you …
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June & July Summer Programs June 1st – June 27th, 2020 & July 1st – July 27th, 2020 June 2nd – June 29th, 2021 & July 2nd – July 28th, 2021 Our June and July programs include all the elements listed in “The Tantur Experience”. Reading Days (no scheduled lectures or field trips) enable participants to visit sites not included in …
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June & July Summer Programs June 1st – June 27th, 2020 & July 1st – July 27th, 2020 June 2nd – June 29th, 2021 & July 2nd – July 28th, 2021 Our June and July programs include all the elements listed in “The Tantur Experience”. Reading Days (no scheduled lectures or field trips) enable participants to visit sites not included in …
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September 2nd – November 27th, 2020 September 2nd – November 27th, 2021 The Three-Month program enables the participants the time needed for a more in-depth study of the various topics mentioned in “The Tantur Experience” as more classroom time is given to each topic. Various other relevant topics are included both in a classroom setting …
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One semester: 25 ECTS credits Meant for students having completed a Bachelor’s degree certificate in Christian theology, or in a closely related discipline or demonstrating a suitable level of theological literacy. Suitable for academics, professionals and practitioners in the church related context, and beyond, who are interested in how the ecumenical movement relates to sensitive …
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