‘Imagination Grant’
Reconciling Peace
Aug. 3, 2016—A Metadiscourse on Remembering Religion and the Troubles in Belfast By: Stephanie Downing, MTS2 “Ireland, the continual past.”[1] This stage direction sets the stage for Northern Irish playwright Stewart Parker’s masterpiece Northern Star. There is perhaps no better setting for a play written in 1984 about the failed 1798 rebellion, led by the United Irishmen,...
Imagination Grant – the Appalachian region
Oct. 14, 2015—The Imagination Grant seek to advance global learning, theological reflection, and leadership skills and support creative, non-credit bearing projects proposed by students. The funds can be used to cover travel and expenses for global immersion experiences, and are typically utilized during summers. As 2015 eased its way into being, I began pondering which pursuits would...
Imagination Grant: Community Engagement and Religion in Yaxhachen, Yucatán, Mexico
Oct. 7, 2015—The Imagination Grant seek to advance global learning, theological reflection, and leadership skills and support creative, non-credit bearing projects proposed by students. The funds can be used to cover travel and expenses for global immersion experiences, and are typically utilized during summers. by Chelsey Overstreet Hedglin, 2nd Year MDiv This summer, I was given the opportunity...
Feature: Marriah Vinson MDiv3
Oct. 23, 2013—In 2009, Vanderbilt Divinity School received a commitment of $5,000 per year for five years to provide opportunities for students to engage in learning and experiences to enhance global understanding. Small focused awards are made on an annual basis to students who, through proposals submitted to the Academic Programs Committee, outline a course of study,...
VDS Events: Monday Forum
Oct. 6, 2013—by Amy E. Steele, Assistant Dean for Student Life In the common life of the Vanderbilt Divinity School community, there are three standing events that occur each week: the Monday Forum, the Wednesday Community Worship Service, and the Friday Coffee Hour. Each event begins at 10:10 a.m. and provides opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and friends...