Listen to podcasts of the Poverty Conference in the Voices from St. Vladimir’s section of Ancient Faith Radio In keeping with its mission to serve Christ through theological research and its vision to be a premier center for Orthodox Christian scholarship, St. Vladimir’s Seminary brought together a diverse group of...

St. Vladimir's Chancellor/CEO The Very Rev. Dr. Chad Hatfield recently participated in an interfaith conference in Washington, D.C., which addressed common concerns related to religious freedom. "Many Faiths – One America" was the theme, and prior to his own presentation, Fr. Chad was asked to speak to several media outlets...

In the first week of June, St. Vladimir's Seminary hosted the 84th North American Orthodox–Catholic Theological Consultation , the oldest official dialogue between the two Churches in the modern era. The bi-annual dialogue is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox...

Pastoral Theology, and seminary alumnus The Rev. Dr. Nicholas J. Solak ('02), rector of Holy Trinity Church, Stroudsburg, PA. Featuring interactive conversation, the workshop focused on interpersonal (rather than group) conflict resolution skills. "We had a lively discussion about a variety of issues our attendees are dealing with at work...

View the photo gallery On June 14, the Rector of the Kyiv Theological Academy and Seminary, Metropolitan Antony (Borispolsky), and the Chancellor/CEO of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Archpriest Chad Hatfield, reached a cooperative agreement between their two theological schools. The agreement offers opportunities for student and teacher exchanges; sharing educational models...

Deacons and diaconal candidates gathered from states like Colorado and Kentucky for four concentrated days of training during the 7th Annual Diaconal Practicum at St. Vladimir's Seminary. Led by Archdeacon Kirill Sokolov , director of the Diaconal Vocations Program for the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), the workshop offered instruction...

Listen to Fr. John's presentation, "Orthodox Theological Education in the Twenty-First Century." Seminary Dean The Very Rev. Dr. John Behr recently traveled to Vree University (VU) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to participate in the colloquium "Orthodox Diaspora: a Place in–between—a Place of Encounter—a Place for Theology." Hosted by the Amsterdam Centre...

Dr. Daniel Hinshaw, visiting professor of Palliative Care at St. Vladimir's Seminary, wrapped up his two week summer course titled "Suffering and the Nature of Healing," with a discussion of the Orthodox Christian understanding and teaching regarding sin, suffering, and death. "Feebleness, sickness and pain bring out the character of...

Dean and Professor of Patristics The Very Rev. Dr. John Behr recently journeyed to Egypt as the guest of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria. The SVOTS dean was accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions. Bishop Suriel is familiar...

St. Vladimir's Seminary Assistant Professor of Canon Law and Byzantine Studies and The John and Paraskeva Skvir Lecturer in Practical Theology Fr. Alexander Rentel, has recorded his "Travelogue and Final Reflections" featuring the recent SVOTS trip to Turkey, Greece, and Mt. Athos. Accompanied by the Orthodox Church in America's Diocese...