Mt. Zion has built up a “robust missional presence” in the city, which Good Shepherd steps into to “come alongside” with humility and excitement. They share that, while they are unsure how long they will take up residence in this space, their experience stepping into this rich, interwoven history has been formative and will frame the life of their church.  Read More

James K. A. Smith describes the religious importance of time for the Christian who has yet to come to terms with the nature of its movement. Read More

The Project on Lived Theology at the University of Virginia is a research initiative, whose mission is to study the social consequences of theological ideas for the sake of a more just and compassionate world. We are seeking a work-study student for a variety of tasks, including general office organization, website postings, video and audio content processing, social media, and other tasks as they arise. Hours are flexible. Read More

McGrath integrates the work of ancient and modern theologians, scholars, and artists to paint a comprehensive picture of heaven and the Christian afterlife. Read More

Cries for liberation and shouts of pain and suffering ring out. This unified community bands together in strength through the concrete and eschatological promise of Jesus as the “eternal event of Liberation in the divine person who makes freedom a constituent of human existence.” Read More

Mt. Zion traces its history back to 1863, when, in the wake of the Emancipation Proclamation, Black congregants of Charlottesville Baptist Church successfully petitioned for their own worship space and purchased the Delevan Hotel on Main Street. Read More

Samantha Power describes the inner workings of American foreign policy as someone with deeply personal and ethics-driven experience. Read More

PLT summer intern Lillian West will research the history of Charlottesville’s Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church through the lens of its 1884 beginnings on Ridge Street.  Read More

Mallory McDuff brings together fifty stories from passionate women across the country leading the way in climate advocacy. Read More

Learn about pastor, theologian, and UVA student Diana’s amazing journey and her exciting plans for the future. Read More