Traditionally, seminary students have had to make a difficult decision: they could either pack up their homes, families, and ministries in order to attend a seminary far away, or they could accept limited and dissatisfying alternatives to seminary education. At Leland, we've attempted to offer a third way to students all over the state of Virginia. Currently, Leland operates in
five locations throughout the state in order to make theological education available to everyone.
- Arlington
- Newport News
- Mineral
- Richmond
- Southwest Virginia (Roanoke)
- Charlottesville
Arlington/Northern Virginia
The Arlington campus sits in the center of the Clarendon community adjacent to the metro. This is a thriving area with new and established restaurants, shops, and culture living side by side. The median age of this gateway to Washington DC is 34. Close proximity to DC (1.5 miles) makes this the ideal location for students who wish to explore urban life, culture, museums,the nations capitol and much more as they pursue their theological education.
Arlington is the main campus for Leland and offers both Masters and Diploma level courses. It is also houses the Alma Hunt Theological Library. The Arlington campus is located inside the Church at Clarendon directly across from the Clarendon Metro station. Use entrance "D." Leland is on the 2nd floor. For more information please contact John Budde,
Contact:
John Leland Center for Theological Studies
1301 N. Hartford Street
Arlington, VA 22201
703.812.4757 p 703.812.4764 f
Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:30AM - 6:30PM/Wed. 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Click here for directions.
Hampton Roads
Known for it’s rich history, military community, and diverse population of over 1.6 million people, Hampton Roads is experiencing unprecedented growth and development. It is also home to several nationally distinguished institutions of higher education including: The College of William and Mary, Christopher Newport University, Hampton University and Old Dominion University. The Hampton Roads area boasts the nation’s largest naval base and the premier shipbuilding industry. It also is known for the world’s largest physics laboratory, Jefferson Lab in Newport News. NASA, the Navy, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard provide the area with a significant work force.
In 2003, The First Baptist Church of Newport News formed a partnership with Leland. The church houses classrooms, offices and the Hampton Roads branch of the Alma Hunt Theological Library. Masters students may take 49% of their classes at this location, the remainder must be taken at the main campus in Arlington. For more information about Leland's Hampton Roads program, please contact Susan Moore,
Contact:
The First Baptist Church of Newport News
John Leland Center for Theological Studies
12716 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606-1807
757.930.3150 p
For directions to the Hampton Roads campus, click here.
Mineral
Diploma classes are offered in the Mineral area, close to Louisa County where John Leland once lived and ministered in the 18th century. A monument stands in an historical park on Highway 20 just east of Orange to mark the possible spot that Leland and Madison met to discuss religious freedom. Today the area is a thriving recreational showplace. Many D.C. weekenders retreat there and retirees have moved there to live in the beautiful woods and on the nearby waters of Lake Anna. Located about 35 miles from Charlottesville. For information about course locations please contact Herman Williams, Program Director.
Contact:
Goshen Baptist Association
Ware's Crossroads
(503) 894-8440 p
Herman Williams, Program Director
Richmond
The history of Richmond stretches back to 1607 when King James I granted a royal charter to the Virginia Company of London to settle colonists. Recently, Greater Richmond was ranked 5th in the “Top 20 Best Places to Live and Work in America” by Employment Review magazine. It is a beautiful city set on the James River which hosts the capitol of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Almost one million people live in the region that gives home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the first state-supported art museum in the United States. Such a historical city now hosts a wide array of commercial developments, a major medical center and many trendy shops and restaurants. Leland Diploma classes are currently held in Richmond.
Contact:
N. Keith Smith
Richmond Baptist Association
3111 Moss Side Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222
(804) 740-7238 p
Southwest Virginia
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