The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology is unique among seminaries in the United States or Canada because no other institution of theological education brings together a faculty and students of differing denominations, races, or cultures in quite the same way. Originally founded by the American Baptist Churches, USA, we are also associated with the Richmond Theological Consortium, a cooperative union of our school and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education and Union Theological Seminary.

We are located in the historic and scenic city of Richmond, Virginia which is a beautiful, historic city located approximately two hours south of Washington, D.C. Offering traditional, full-time graduate programs in theological studies, as well as a variety of non-traditional programs and continuing education programs, our mission is to help students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for enriching their lives and the life of the communities in which they will serve. The School of Theology offers programs leading to Master of Divinity, Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Criminal Justice and the Doctor of Ministry.

The School: The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology is a graduate program of Virginia Union University. Founded in 1865, VUU is a historically black, independent Baptist institution with an enrollment of approximately 1600 students and located in a residential section of Richmond, Virginia.

The Students: The 350 School of Theology students represent several states, come from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, and come to the School with individual ideas, but a common quest—to answer their call to Christian ministry.

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