National Register of Historic Places

Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary

Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
Listed
November 17, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004166

About this property

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS), formally the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary in Virginia, is an Episcopal seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. It is the largest and second-oldest such accredited seminary in the United States. Established in 1823, VTS is situated on an 80-acre (320,000 m2) suburban campus in Alexandria, and adjacent to the campus of Episcopal High School. The seminary's notable alumni have taken leadership roles in the American Episcopal Church, other Christian denominations in the United States, and overseas. VTS is a member of the Washington Theological Consortium and since 1938 has been an accredited member institution of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

Location

3737 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
38.82025, -77.09203

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Sources

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When was Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary listed on the National Register?

Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1980.

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Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary is recorded as the industrial era.

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