Lilly Endowment
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Divinity School will use $1 million grant to expand access for students pursuing careers in ministry
Vanderbilt University has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help Vanderbilt Divinity School establish a project focused on educating pastoral leaders who are exploring alternative pathways in ministry, today and the future. Read MoreJan 6, 2022
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Lilly Endowment funds VU Divinity program on preaching quality
A new two-year program will train preaching coaches to help ministers improve their communication skills. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Two new Vanderbilt Divinity hires will help guide students
Lillian Hallstrand and Niger Amin Woodruff have joined Vanderbilt Divinity School in new positions to provide increased guidance to current as well as prospective students. Read MoreApr 18, 2014
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Lilly Endowment funds planning resources for VU Divinity students
Vanderbilt University Divinity School will develop strategies to boost the economic well-being of its future graduates, thanks to a $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Read MoreJan 13, 2014
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Divinity student’s sermon inspires title of new book by Academy of Preachers
The Academy of Preachers has selected "Uncommon Sense," the title of a sermon written by Vanderbilt University Divinity Student Adam F. Graham, as the name of its latest book, Uncommon Sense. The publication celebrates sermons of the millennial generation. Read MoreMar 19, 2013
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$5 million Lilly Endowment grant expands Vanderbilt Divinity model program
A unique program created by Vanderbilt University Divinity School to reshape the training for professors who prepare future ministers will expand under a $5 million grant awarded by Lilly Endowment Inc. Read MoreJan 19, 2012