Paul Lim
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The Front Lines of Forgiveness: Death row classroom experience challenges assumptions about mercy, justice
In two unique courses offered by the Divinity School, students explore issues around incarceration and punishment alongside 14 death row inmates at Tennessee’s Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Watch: ‘Reconcilable Differences: A Conversation About Religion and Science’
Scientists will join faith leaders in conversation about finding common ground between religion and science on Thursday, June 30, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 22, 2022
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Divinity School to host conversation on realities of Asian diaspora
On Thursday, April 8, the Vanderbilt Divinity School will host the first of three panel discussions focused on exploring the experience of Asian and Asian American people. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Lim to discuss impact of Reformation on social justice struggles
Associate Professor of the History of Christianity Paul Lim will discuss the significance of the Reformation on struggles over human rights and equality in 2018 when he delivers the Bogitsh Lecture at Vanderbilt Divinity School Feb. 22. Read MoreFeb 16, 2018
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VU Divinity School named a Seminary that Changes the World
Vanderbilt Divinity School is among a select group of seminaries and divinity schools named a Seminary that Changes the World for 2017-18 by The Center for Faith and Service. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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The Limits of Free Speech
Watch video of a panel discussion about the limits of free speech, especially on college campuses. Moderated by John M. Seigenthaler, former news anchor for NBC, MSNBC and Al Jazeera America. Panelists include: Shaka Mitchell, Executive Director of Rocketship Nashville; Norman Tolk, Vanderbilt Professor of Physics and liaison for the… Read MoreOct 10, 2016
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Vanderbilt panel: ‘The Limits of Free Speech?’
John M. Seigenthaler will moderate a panel discussion titled "The Limits of Free Speech?" Oct. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Central Library's Community Room. Read MoreOct 5, 2016
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Divinity School makes list of ‘Seminaries that Change the World’
Vanderbilt Divinity School is included on a short list of "Seminaries that Change the World" for its programs and opportunities for students to engage in social justice and service work. Read MoreSep 16, 2016
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Gender awareness and inclusion forum scheduled for April 12
The second of two forums discussing gender awareness and inclusion at Vanderbilt sponsored by the Faculty Senate and Vanderbilt Student Government will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in Moore College, Room A117. All faculty, students and staff are invited to attend. Read MoreApr 7, 2016
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Lim’s research on evangelical activism awarded Louisville Institute grant
A Vanderbilt Divinity School professor has been awarded a grant from the Louisville Institute for his transnational study of the evangelical community's fight against human trafficking. Read MoreMar 9, 2016
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Global efforts against human trafficking topic of Vanderbilt Divinity breakfast
Historian Paul Lim will speak at the Oct. 30 Divinity School community breakfast about his current research on the role of evangelical nonprofit organizations in Nashville and around the world to combat human trafficking. Read MoreOct 23, 2015
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Grad students welcome at Oct. 14 forum discussing graduate education at VU
The purpose of the event is to capture feedback on the proposals of the Graduate Education Study Group’s executive summary from current graduate students. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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Next graduate education forum is Oct. 5
The third in a series of forums discussing graduate education at Vanderbilt is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Faculty Senate introduces leaders; newsletter to launch in October
The Faculty Senate, the representative and deliberative body of the Vanderbilt faculties, introduces its leadership for 2015-16. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for April 2015 available online
Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s April 2 meeting are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. Read MoreJun 8, 2015
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Faculty study group releases vision, priorities for graduate education
Recruiting and retaining exceptional and diverse graduate students who will go on to become leaders in their fields is the top priority for graduate education at Vanderbilt, a report from a faculty study group says. Read MoreMay 4, 2015
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for March 2015 available online
Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s March 12 meeting are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. Read MoreMay 1, 2015
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Chancellor asks for faculty input during Spring Faculty Assembly address
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos thanked faculty March 31 for their valued contributions to the university and exhorted all faculty members to add their voices as the university moves forward with its Academic Strategic Plan and other high-priority endeavors. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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Stassun wins Branscomb Award at Spring Faculty Assembly
Five faculty awards were handed out March 31 during Spring Faculty Assembly, including the Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Faculty Senate launches sexual misconduct awareness campaign
Raising awareness about sexual misconduct and preventing sexual assault are the aims of a new awareness campaign launched this spring by the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate. Read MoreMar 19, 2015