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'''Virginia Theological Seminary''' ('''VTS'''), formally called the '''Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary in Virginia''',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.episcopalchurch.org/19625_12328_ENG_HTM.htm|title=Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary in Virginia|work=An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, A User Friendly Reference for Episcopalians|publisher=Church Publishing Incorporated|accessdate=2009-08-20}}</ref> is the largest and second oldest accredited [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal]] [[seminary]] in the United States.

Established in 1823, VTS is situated on an {{convert|80|acre|m2|sing=on}} suburban campus in [[Alexandria, Virginia]], close to downtown Washington, DC and adjacent to the campus of [[Episcopal High School (Alexandria, Virginia)|Episcopal High School]]. The seminary's [[List of Virginia Theological Seminary people|notable alumni]] have taken leadership roles in the [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal Church]], other Christian denominations in the United States, and overseas.