Bexley Hall moved to Rochester, New York, in 1968 to become part of an envisioned consortium of theological schools in a city long known for its social progressivism and its vibrant Christianity. Bexley Hall is also in the process of developing a lively partnership with Trinity Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbus, Ohio, as well as closer working ties with dioceses and parishes in New York, Ohio, and elsewhere. Yet Christian tradition, if we take the doctrine of the Holy Spirit seriously, is expansive , always drawing out new implications latent in that tradition. So the frontier for Bexley Hall today is the healthy conversation, and even the stretching clash, between our bedrock in the tradition and the cries of the contemporary world for fuller humanity and justice. The modern vision of Bexley Hall is to train clergy and laity for the various ministries within the Episcopal Church in a way that underscores the connection between doctrinal orthodoxy and radical social engagement.
Christian formation takes place within the committed and disciplined Christian community.
Thus, our vision also intends to maintain the connection between learning and prayer. Our program is designed to meet the realities of contemporary theological education, in which students must learn to coordinate the demands of studies and formation with work, family, and church, and often must travel to do so. Our curriculum and formation programs are concentrated into a brief but highly intentional period both to respond to this reality and model how it may effectively be addressed. I share excitement of the Board of Trustees and the Faculty as we approach today's frontiers. We invite you to join us in this venture into the future to which God calls us.