SVS offers the MDiv, MA, and ThM degrees and has been an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) since 1973.
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Fr. Chad Hatfield & Fr. John BehrChancellor and Dean of St. Vladimir's
Welcome! Discover St. Vladimir's Seminary
As the Chancellor and Dean of St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary we want to welcome all of you who are exploring our seminary through this website.
This is a special place: here, both faculty and students – male and female, single and married – live on campus to worship and study together, providing the best environment for the study of theology and the formation of future priests, theologians and other co-workers of God.
St Vladimir’s has taken on the challenge of serving the Church and the needs of Orthodox Christians in the 21st Century. Time brings change but the Truth of the Gospel is eternally unchanging. This seminary understands that changes must be made to engage a rapidly changing world without sacrificing that which is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Our Mission, Vision, & Values
Our Patron Saint
Great Prince Vladimir, Enlightener of All Russia
Troparion - Tone 4
Holy Prince Vladimir, you were like a merchant in search of fine pearls. By sending servants to Constantinople for the Orthodox Faith, you found Christ, the priceless pearl. He appointed you to be another Paul, washing away in baptism your physical and spiritual blindness. We celebrate your memory, asking you to pray for all Orthodox Christians and for us, your spiritual children
Kontakion - Tone 8
Most glorious Vladimir, in your old age you imitated the great apostle Paul: he abandoned childish things, while you forsook the idolatry of your youth. Together with him you reached the fullness of divine wisdom: You were adorned with the purity of holy baptism. Now as you stand before Christ our Savior, pray that all Orthodox Christians may be saved.
Writes oca.org, "Few names in the annals of history can compare in significance with the name of St Vladimir, the Baptizer of Rus, who stands at the beginning of the spiritual destiny of the Russian Church and the Russian Orthodox people."
