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June 2022

Emilie M. Townes, Dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School and Distinguished Professor of Womanist Ethics and Society, wearing a black blouse in front of a gray background. Her head rests on her fist.

Excerpt from Dean Townes' Charge to the Graduates 2022:

you are remarkable people, theologically fabulous—and these are wonderful things to behold for those of us who have had the honor of being your teachers and co-learners

but this is not enough

no, i encourage you to be exceptional witnesses to the power of love, justice, and hope in a world that needs soulful faith acting in the everyday

Read the full Charge to the Graduates here>>

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Vanderbilt University celebrates Pride Month

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VDS in the News

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The New York Times: The Arrow in America’s Heart

Phillis Sheppard, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Associate Professor of Religion, Psychology and Culture, is quoted.

Esquire: The Divided Soul of Kendrick Lamar

Written by Juan M. Floyd-Thomas Ph.D., Associate Professor of African American Religious History.

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USA Today: A year after Gwen Shamblin Lara's death, her presence looms large at Remnant Fellowship

James Hudnut-Beumler, Anne Potter Wilson Distinguished Professor of American Religious History, is quoted.

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Trigger Warning // Sexual Abuse

Religion News Service: For abuse survivors like Jules Woodson, the Indiana pastor video is all too familiar

The Tennessean: Southern Baptist Convention: Tennessee pastor returned to the pulpit after assaulting woman

Ellen Armour, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Associate Professor of Feminist Theology, is quoted in both articles.

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Watch the 2022 Divinity Commencement Ceremony and see the list of 2022 Divinity Award and Certificate recipients.

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Watch Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell discuss the importance of Juneteenth with two faculty members.

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Bruce Morrill, Divinity Professor of Theological Studies joins Ben Hall, NewsChannel 5 Investigative Reporter, to discuss traditions in the church.

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