St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Crestwood, New York)

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St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Crestwood, New York) is one of three institutions of professional theological education in the Orthodox Church in America. The other two schools are St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary (South Canaan, Pennsylvania) and St. Herman's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Kodiak, Alaska).

Contents 1 Degree programs 2 History and influence 3 Criticism 4 Library and publishing 5 Current Events 6 External links

Degree programs

Along with priestly vocation, St. Vladimir's also provides education for other church leaders, such as choir directors and religious educators. Along with the Master of Divinity program (M.Div.), the seminary also offers the Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.), the Master of Theology (M.Th.), and the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).

History and influence

Protopresbyter Georges Florovsky was instrumental in its founding after his departure from Orthodox Theological Institute of St. Sergius (Paris, France). It has counted among its deans Protopresbyters Alexander Schmemann, John Meyendorff, and Thomas Hopko—nearly a who's who list of twentieth century theology. St. Vladimir's counts as alumni bishops and priests of many jurisdictions, professors of numerous colleges, universities and seminaries, and noteworthy lay leaders in worldwide Orthodoxy. It would be difficult to overestimate the impact of the seminary on Orthodox theology in the last fifty years.

Criticism

Especially in recent years, St. Vladimir's has been the subject of criticism regarding its approach to teaching Orthodox theology and praxis. Critics usually cite adherence by faculty to modern Protestant historical-critical methods of Biblical exegesis and study of history rather than traditional patristic interpretive methods.

Library and publishing

St. Vladimir's library is one of the largest Eastern Christian resources in North America. The seminary also houses a large publishing house, SVS Press. It publishes a quarterly theological journal, St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly.

Current Events

News from SVOTS.Edu

Mother Churches?

Registration applications are coming in for the upcoming conference of the Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius (June 4-June...

Holy Week and Pascha at St Vladimir's Seminary: The Greatest Learning

The students and faculty of St Vladimir's Seminary enjoy a peaceful Bright Week vacation, after celebrating the joyful Feast of Feasts...

Archbishop Gregory falls asleep in the Lord

His Eminence, Archbishop Gregory (Afonsky), Retired Archbishop of Sitka and Alaska, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, April 15,...

Hope and parish growth at St Vladimir’s Seminary Lenten Retreat

On Saturday, April 12, 2008, St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary welcomed Orthodox faithful who came from parishes all around New...

Statement of the Faculty supported by emeritus faculty and administrators

The undersigned emeritus and retired deans, faculty members, and administrators of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary indicate their support of...

External links

• St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary website
• SVS Press website
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