The General Theological Seminary Celebrates its 201st Commencement

The General Theological Seminary Class of 2023, with The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., President, and The Very Rev. Michael DeLashmutt, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Dean of Chapel

GTS conferred degrees, diplomas and certificates on 22 students at the ceremony.

NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 – The General Theological Seminary (GTS) has held its 201st Commencement, conferring degrees, diplomas and certificates on 22 students.

The Clement Clarke Moore Medal, named after the author of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and given to a person who has had a significant impact on the Church and the world, was also presented to the Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D., and the Rev. Julie Faith Parker, Ph.D., in recognition of their scholarship and teaching.

The Commencement 2023 celebrations started with the traditional Baccalaureate Evensong and blessing of the class rings and crosses, followed by a reception and dinner in the Hoffman Refectory, on May 16. The 201st Commencement ceremony took place on May 17, in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.

The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., President of GTS, said: “The General Theological Seminary has a history of producing outstanding graduates. We are pleased to celebrate the Class of 2023. The journey has been complex, but the result is good. The Church will be stronger as these gifted graduates go out to serve the Gospel.”

GTS is embarking on an exciting season of renewal following its Affiliation Agreement with Virginia Theological Seminary. The Seminary has drawn up a five-year plan with the three core aims of providing a flagship hybrid MDiv program that responds to the changing needs of the Church, tackling previously deferred campus maintenance, and establishing a new business model to provide long-term financial stability.