World hunger, overpopulation, economic depression, ecological threat, and urban crises have awakened new interest in and regard for religious truth. Today men and women coming to seminary should be introduced in depth to the truths of the Holy Scriptures and the Christian tradition. Theological education at Virginia Seminary is designed to do precisely that. Further, theological education today should provide a context for each man and woman studying and teaching at the Seminary to grow in self-knowledge and in the personal knowledge and love of God. 

Laypersons and clergy from other nations who are not candidates for a degree and who satisfactorily complete one year of special study with at least 24 semester hours of credit will be awarded a Certificate of Work Accomplished. Unlike the Post-Graduate Diploma in Theology, the Certificate of Work Accomplished is not limited to students from countries other than the United States.

To view course descriptions, click on one of the departments below:

Old Testament Language and Literature

New Testament Language and Literature

Church History

Theology

Christian Ethics in Contemporary Society

Pastoral Theology

Christian Education

Homiletics

Department of Liturgics, Music, and Art

Field Education

Mission and World Religions

Special Courses for MTS students