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).
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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
- Cristos ha nacido! SVS Chancellor celebrates Nativity in Guatemala
- SVS Chancellor Archpriest Chad Hatfield (left foreground) celebrated the services of the Nativity at Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage in Guatemala...
- SVS Alumnus Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) [85 M.Div. and '88 M.Th.] was enthroned as the primate of the Orthodox Church in... SVS international liturgical symposium will feature Robert F. Taft, S.J. as keynote (Jan 29-31)
- Protopresbyter Alexander SchmemannRenowned liturgist The Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Robert F. Taft, S.J. will present the keynote address at an international... Employment opportunities
- Updated December 1, 2008 St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary has several job postings available: a tenure-track position in the field of... SVS Church School highlights charity during Nativity season
- Children of the SVS church school received gifts from St. Nicholas as part of the seminary's...
Representatives from St. Vladimir's Seminary attend enthronement of alumnus
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