Virginia Theological Seminary
Mitzi Budde has extensive experience working as a librarian and professor in theological seminaries. Mitzi began their career in 1987 as a Library Director & Assistant Professor at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. In 1991, they joined Virginia Theological Seminary and progressed through various roles, starting as a Head Librarian & Assistant Professor, then becoming a Head Librarian & Associate Professor, and eventually becoming the Head Librarian & Professor. Their tenure at Virginia Theological Seminary lasted from 1991 to the present, indicating that they are still in this role.
Mitzi Budde completed their education as follows:
- From 2000 to 2004, they attended Wesley Theological Seminary, where they earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in the field of Ecumenism & Reconciliation.
- Mitzi also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University. The specific field of study for this degree is not provided.
- Mitzi further pursued their education at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, where they obtained a Master of Arts in Religion degree with a focus on Church History.
- Additionally, Budde obtained a Master of Librarianship degree from the University of South Carolina, specializing in Library Science and Academic Libraries.
In terms of certifications, Budde has obtained the following:
- Mitzi holds The Arthur Carl Lichtenberger Chair in Theological Research certification from Virginia Theological Seminary, which they received in May 2020.
- Mitzi is also certified as a Deacon by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, although the specific date of obtaining this certification is not provided.
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Virginia Theological Seminary
Virginia Theological Seminary is the flagship seminary of the Episcopal Church. Founded in 1823, VTS prepares women and men from around the world for both ordained and lay service in the Church. Students from every Episcopal province in the United States and from many other countries have found their way to VTS to be shaped by the discipline of worship in an environment committed to learning so that they can serve Christ effectively. Virginia Theological Seminary has led the way in forming leaders of the Episcopal Church, including: the Most Rev. John E. Hines (VTS 1933, D.D. 1946), former presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church; the Rt. Rev. John T. Walker (VTS 1954, D.D. 1978), the first African-American bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington; and theologian, author and lay preacher Ms. Verna J. Dozier (VTS D.D. 1978). Serving the worldwide Anglican Communion, Virginia Theological Seminary educates approximately 25% of those being ordained who received residential theological education. VTS celebrates the richness of the orthodox Christian tradition. We affirm the centrality of the Scriptures, the historic creeds, and our Prayer Book in our learning and living together. We recognize that Christians disagree about much and encourage the conversation as we seek to discern God’s will for our age. Christians across the spectrum are welcome at VTS.