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Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary

Alexandria VA
Joined April 2009
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The New #Apologetics At the Intersection of #Secularism, #Science, and #Spirituality IAN S. MARKHAM @ianmarkham @RLPGBooks #Book #Christianity rowman.com/ISBN/978197871136…
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Commissioned by VTS to observe the Seminary’s historic bicentenary, Dust is a moving 200-year journey through the stories of those who lived that history. Dust will be performed outdoors at 7:00 p.m. in the VTS Chapel Garden, Oct 13-16. youtube.com/watch?v=GP1Cisz2…
What makes people of faith more susceptible to conspiracy theories? What is the role of the church in response? Join us for Faith & Conspiracy Theories, a four-week course facilitated by @ianmarkham, dean & president of @VTS_Seminary. Register here: bit.ly/3w4SQAf
VTS mourns on this day the passing of the Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee, who died in the early hours on Saturday, July 2. A word from our dean and president, the Very Rev. @ianmarkham vts.edu/press-release/vts-mo…
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It was an honor to gather at @VTS_Seminary to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Board of Lady Managers. Founded by Julia Johns, this group of women created the infirmary that persists as @InovaAlexandria Their support of healthcare in Alexandria continues on to this day!
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Last night, the VTS Reparations Program hosted its second annual descendant gathering — a formal gala — with dinner, dancing, and a special display of our ongoing historical research. More than 200 descendants attended. #reparations #onholyhill #episcopal #episcopalian
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As we grapple with our historical reliance on the labor of enslaved people, the Rev. Joseph Thompson, Ph.D. '18 briefly explains the Seminary's reparations initiative during Sen. @timkaine's visit to VTS. #seminarylife #kaineclip #kaineclips #ethicsandjustice #onholyhill
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A few photos from Senator Tim Kaine‘s visit to VTS this morning… View a replay of the livestream of his talk on our Facebook page! #seminarylife #onholyhill #episcopal #episcopalian @timkaine
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Please join us in welcoming U.S. Senator Tim Kaine for a conversation around faith and justice on Monday, April 4! Learn more: vts.edu/campus-calendar/fait…
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I am safely arrived at @VTS_Seminary and looking forward to reading and composing poetry here!
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VTS is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Rachelle D. Sam ’19 as associate dean for strategic implementation and priorities, effective July 1, 2022. Learn more: vts.edu/press-release/rachel…
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From @ianmarkham in the Dean's Commentary today: "This Christmas, marvel afresh at the story of the Incarnation. And take some time this Christmastide to appreciate the miracle of living and life." Read more: vts.edu/deans-commentary/the…
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Did you hear Dean @ianmarkham and descendent Gerald Wanzer on @npr’s All Things Considered, speaking to @arishapiro? Listen here: npr.org/2021/06/04/100338797…
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On June 8, Dean @ianmarkham hosts a conversation with author Tom Linthicum as part of Summer Break Baltimore, a fun, free program for all ages that encourages literacy and learning in our community. Learn more: eventbrite.com/e/writers-liv… @Eventbrite
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From @episcopal_news: VTS Celebrates 198th Commencement With Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry episcopalnewsservice.org/pre…
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Watching a fascinating lecture @AlexHistorical on the historical, sociological & #GenealogicalResearch, that underpins the @VTS_Seminary #Reparation programme spearheaded by my former Theology lecturer & VTS Dean @ianmarkham. #JimCrow #JimCrowLaws #Slavery youtube.com/watch?v=TypF6EBC…
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Did you know that you can listen to Bishop Doyle's sermons in podcast form? You can listen here on iTunes or on any podcatcher! Just search "Ninth Bishop of Texas" apple.co/3raQ4Em
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Our long awaited digital wall of recognition has been installed in the lower level of Addison! A Seminary’s Saints and Stories includes photos and stories of Seminary highlights over the last nearly 200 years, and honors those who have offered financial support in this season.
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Field Eucharist returned this week in the Chapel Garden, with Dean Ian Markham presiding on a beautiful sunny day in Alexandria. ⠀ #seminarylife #onholyhill #episcopal #episcopalian