2024 Alumni Convocation with keynoter, Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams, Ph.D.

In her inaugural presentation as the Dodge Professor of Biblical Interpretation, join Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams, Ph.D. for our keynote lecture, "Find Your Way Back: Forming an Ancestral Identity."

Additional Convocation highlights include Convocation Evensong, with sermon and the awarding of honorary degrees, followed by a festive reception.

Registration is $40.00 per person for those attending on campus, which includes the keynote address and other sessions, lunch, and the reception following Evensong.

Registration is $10.00 per person for those who are attending online only.

NOTE: The Alumni Reunion Dinner requires a separate registration by clicking here.

Monday, October 14

4:00 pm - Plenary Session: Why Christian Nationalism isn't Christian with The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright '98, '13 (H), Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta

(Register here for the Class Reunion Reception and Dinner)

8:15am Morning Worship

9:30am Registration Opens

11:00am Report and Update on Seminary Life: The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., Dean and President, Virginia Theological Seminary and President, The General Theological Seminary

12:00pm Lunch served

2:00 pm Keynote Session: “Find Your Way Back”: Forming an Ancestral Identity with Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams

3:30 pm Informal discussion time/Free time

5:15 pm Convocation Evensong with sermon by the AAEC President, The Rev. Canon Christine Faulstich ’10, and the awarding of Honorary Degrees.

6:30 pm Festive Reception

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, United States