Vanderbilt Divinity School
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Join conversation with Bill Ivey on religion and the arts
Bill Ivey will discuss the role of cultural heritage and creative practice in sustaining a high quality of life during a Religion in the Arts conversation Feb. 25 at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreFeb 18, 2016
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How are big health issues being handled in the U.S. South? Leaders to discuss Affordable Care Act, gun control, income differences, more
The complex and often under-addressed political issues facing health and health care in the United States will be tackled March 17-18 during a major interdisciplinary conference at Vanderbilt University, "The Politics of Health in the U.S. South." The conference is free and open to the public. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Pope’s call for ecological action focus of cross-disciplinary talks
Environmental experts from a variety of fields will come together at Vanderbilt Divinity School for three public events this spring to discuss and respond to Pope Francis' letter on climate change. Read MoreJan 12, 2016
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New Testament scholar hosts Twitter Q&A on ‘first Christmas’ Dec. 15
Learn more about the first Christmas described in the Bible when New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine answers questions with the hashtag #AskVU on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Read MoreDec 9, 2015
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Tichi’s new play on Jack London to be unveiled at Neely Auditorium
English professor Cecelia Tichi's passionate interest and research about Jack London has led to not only a book, but also a new play that actors will present in a Nov. 20 reading at Neely Auditorium. Read MoreNov 18, 2015
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The Rev. Jeremiah Wright featured at Vanderbilt Divinity social justice forum
The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Jr. will address "Prophetic Faith for Social Justice" when he speaks at Benton Chapel Monday, Nov. 16, as part of a forum hosted by Vanderbilt's Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies. Read MoreNov 16, 2015
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Bartley Scholarship to support future Methodist seminarians
A new Divinity School scholarship pays tribute to a father and son who became noted Methodist ministers in the Missouri Conference after earning master of divinity degrees at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 11, 2015
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Relevant Religion class looks at connection between faith and social justice
How to sustain movements for social change is the focus of a Nov. 14 Relevant Religion class open to the community at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreNov 10, 2015
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Vandy Cooks: ‘The Joy of Sharing Meals’
Vanderbilt Divinity School Dean Emilie M. Townes joins the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus to present "Vandy Cooks: The Joy of Sharing Meals" on Friday, Nov. 13. Read MoreOct 29, 2015
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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