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 …
View course details “Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Ecumenical Studies”
One semester: 30 ECTS credits Intended for students having completed a university Bachelor’s degree certificate in Christian theology, or in a closely related discipline. The programme is accredited by the University of Geneva with 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and accumulation System) credits to be achieved during one semester (mid-September – end of January) according …
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The guidelines and application form for this course can be downloaded via the links below: Application guidelines Application form Intended to contribute to the issues of religious pluralism and intercultural acceptance in a society based on migration and globalization, the CAS in Interreligious studies aims at an international audience of young people (age between 20 …
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One academic year: 60 ECTS credits Intended for students having completed a university Master’s degree, preferably in Christian theology or in a closely related discipline. The programme is accredited by the University of Geneva with 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits to be achieved during two semesters (mid-September-end of June) according to the study …
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Admissions for September 2020 entry are now open for the following programs! The application deadline is May 31, 2020. Who’s It For? The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is for anyone looking to train for ministry. The master’s degree provides students with theological, personal and vocational formation to serve as leaders in churches, parachurch organizations, the …
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