Vanderbilt Divinity School
Divinity School hosts ‘Reclaiming Breath’ conversations June 17, 23
Jun. 4, 2020—Join Vanderbilt Divinity School and local and regional community members for a series of virtual conversations to process, organize and act. All who are committed to listening, learning and organizing for action are welcome to attend.
Virtual Gatherings: Vanderbilt Divinity School offers sacred gathering spaces
Apr. 13, 2020—Online guided meditations, worship services and tea time are being offered in virtual gathering spaces for the Vanderbilt Divinity School community.
‘Arts in Black History Month’ gallery at Divinity School open through March 14
Feb. 5, 2020—Vanderbilt Divinity School will display work by artist Michael McBride as part of “Arts in Black History Month.” The exhibit “Intimate Conversations: An Introduction to New Works" will be in the Art Room at the Divinity School through March 14.
‘Halfway,’ short play documenting citizens’ return to society, performed Feb. 6–7
Feb. 3, 2020—Halfway, a short play by Tom Angland adapted from true stories of citizens returning from prison to society, will be performed as part of the Vanderbilt Curb Center’s Form of Reform exhibit.
Vanderbilt to host ‘Stirring the Waters Across America’ Feb. 28
Jan. 31, 2020—“Stirring the Waters Across America,” a multimedia production highlighting the Civil Rights Movement through captivating music, spoken word and dance, is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 28 in Langford Auditorium.
Vanderbilt to screen silent film ‘The Ten Commandments’ with live organist Jan. 13
Dec. 16, 2019—Vanderbilt Divinity School will host a screening of Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 silent film "The Ten Commandments" on Jan. 13. The event will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 222 Belle Meade Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Wente, Kopstain provide capital projects update at campus meeting
Dec. 11, 2019—A recent town hall meeting gave Vanderbilt community members an update on progress being made on several of the university’s capital projects, as well as provided next steps in the planning processes surrounding academic buildings and spaces.
New faculty Lisa Thompson: ‘Love’ as an action word
Sep. 30, 2019—Lisa Thompson firmly believes that when the needs of those who are most underrepresented in society are attended to, everyone flourishes. It’s an approach she brings to her new role at Vanderbilt Divinity School.
Third Friendship House connects young adults with disabilities and Divinity School students
Sep. 9, 2019—Friendship House, a residential community that brings together Vanderbilt Divinity School students and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently celebrated the opening of its third house in Nashville's Chestnut Hill area.
Vanderbilt Divinity School expansion features water, wood and light
Sep. 6, 2019—Faculty, staff, students and friends gathered at the Vanderbilt Divinity School to witness the dedication and ribbon cutting for the school’s much-anticipated new expansion.
Five interdisciplinary programs awarded TIPs funding for 2019
Jun. 12, 2019—Five interdisciplinary projects awarded TIPs funding for 2019; a sixth (additional) year call for proposals and funding announced by the provost.
Conversations center on racism, social justice at Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative Summer Institute
May. 31, 2019—Scholars, students, community members and public servants gathered at the Vanderbilt Divinity School last week to study and wrestle with some of the nation’s most pressing issues surrounding racism as part of the second Summer Institute of the Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative.