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Friday Photo 6.13.14

Jun. 13, 2014—This March four students took part in the first ever International Interfaith Delegation to El Salvador in support of LGBTQI activist and people of faith, and attended the inaugural Festival de Fe in San Salvador (this trip/event coincided with the annual recognition of the martyrdom of Monsignor Oscar Romero.  The work happening in El Salvador...

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VDS Feature: International Interfaith Delegation to El Salvador Part 1

Jun. 4, 2014—This March four students took part in the first ever International Interfaith Delegation to El Salvador in support of LGBTQI activist and people of faith, and attended the inaugural Festival de Fe in San Salvador (this trip/event coincided with the annual recognition of the martyrdom of Monsignor Oscar Romero.  The work happening in El Salvador...

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Friday Photo 5.30.14

May. 30, 2014—This week, Julia Nusbaum shares landscapes from the Vanderbilt Divinity School Border Trip. Our students spent a week of learning and reflection along the US/Mexico Border in mid May.

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Feature: Creating Change Part 3

May. 21, 2014—This week, we continue to share share stories from the students who attended the 26th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change that was held on January 29 through February 2, 2014. Our third reflection is by VDS alumnua Alex Salfer-Hobbs. (Read the first blog post here and second here.) This past January, I was the fortunate...

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VDS Friday Photo 5.16.14

May. 16, 2014—Congratulations to all of our 2014 Vanderbilt Divinity School Graduates!

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Feature: Creating Change Part 2

May. 14, 2014—This week, we continue to share share stories from the students who attended the 26th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change that was held on January 29 through February 2, 2014. Our second reflection is by Asher Kolieboi, MDiv3. (Read the first blog post here.) During the 2014 spring semester, I had the privilege...

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VDS Friday Photos 5.2.14

May. 2, 2014—Long-time VDS supporter, Cal Turner, was at VDS on Tuesday, April 15, for a lunch and reception with the current Turner Scholars and former Scholars who continue to live and work in the Nashville area.  Twelve pastor-mentors also attended to express their thanks to Mr. Turner for his generous gifts.  

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VDS Friday Photo 4.25.14

Apr. 25, 2014—Help us welcome The Rev. Lillian Hallstrand and the Rev. Niger Amin Woodruff to Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Office of Admissions, Vocation and Stewardship. Their new positions will provide increased guidance to current as well as prospective students. Read the full article from Vanderbilt News here.

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Feature: A Year in Photos part 1 (Fall 2013)

Apr. 23, 2014—The 2013-2014 school year is almost at an end and in true Vanderbilt University Divinity School fashion we want to reflect back on what a great year it was. This week we share highlights from the Fall semester. Next week, we share memorable moments from Spring semester.

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VDS Friday Photo 4.18.14

Apr. 18, 2014—What is your vision for Vanderbilt Divinity School? What do you think a Vanderbilt theological education has to offer the world?  Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Ethics and Society, Melissa Snarr, recently shared her #VDSVision. “VDS vision is about enabling all of us to envision God’s desires for the healing of the...

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