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USA Today: Ex-rock singer gives up stage for pulpit
May 1, 2013—Vanderbilt University Divinity School alumna and former member of the rock band the Evinrudes, the Rev. Sherry Cothran Woolsey is profiled. Along with her preaching, she has written and recorded a CD called "Sunland," with songs about the wild women of the Bible. READ MORE »
The Tennessean: Vanderbilt professor teams up with Nashville Symphony
April 30, 2013—Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, will give a lecture on the life of the prophet Elijah at 5 p.m. Monday at Schermerhorn Symphony Center to promote the Nashville Symphony's upcoming performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah. READ MORE »
Associated Press: Leftist priests: Francis can fix church 'in ruins'
April 29, 2013—A new pope from Latin America known for ministering to the poor in his country's slums is raising the hopes of advocates of liberation theology, whose leftist social activism had alarmed previous pontiffs. Stacey Floyd-Thomas, associate professor of ethics and society, is quoted. READ MORE »
Salt Lake Tribune: Split emerges among Mormon scholars
April 19, 2013—Kathleen Flake was mentioned in the context of a prominent group of Mormon scholars who serve on the new board of advisers for the revamped Mormon Studies Review. READ MORE »
Washington Times: Pioneering Bible scholar "retires"
April 10, 2013—A senior symposium was organized to honor Daniel Patte's 42 years of teaching and service at Vanderbilt. READ MORE »
Divinity student's sermon inspires title of new book by Academy of Preachers
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Associated Press: Vanderbilt Divinity Dean Sees Church Changes
April 9, 2013—James Hudnut-Beumler spoke on "Religious Identity in the New Century" at an April Divinity School breakfast. READ MORE »
CBS Sunday Morning Video: Robin Jensen interviewed about Mary on Easter morning
April 8, 2013—Images of Jesus' mother, Mary, have been plentiful throughout most of the history of Christianity. However, anyone seeking to put together a fully rounded portrait of Mary actually has very few clues to go on. Robin Jensen, the Luce Chancellor's Professor of the History of Christian Art and Worship, was featured in the report. READ MORE »
Journal and Courier: Bruce Morrill discusses lowered interest in the priesthood
April 8, 2013—The number of priests in the United States has declined steadily since 1975. Some attribute the trend to retirement or aging of current priests. But others believe the vocation has increasingly become less attractive to men, even those who are devout, given the divide between cultural values and tenets of the Catholic faith. Bruce Morrill, the Edward A. Malloy Professor of Catholic studies, is quoted. READ MORE »
The Tennessean: Robin Jensen interviewed for story about local Easter egg hunt uniting community
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The Tennessean: Robin Jensen interviewed about appeal of Easter Saturday services
April 8, 2013—The Tennessean: Easter services on Saturday appeal to many A combination of practicality and theology is prompting local churches to offer Easter services on Saturday and even as early as Friday to accommodate crowds and worshipers' schedules. Robin Jensen, the Luce Chancellor's Professor of the History of Christian Art and Worship, is quoted. Jensen is also quoted on the history of the Easter egg in a related story: Easter egg hunt unites diverse Antioch. READ MORE »
CNN Video: Alumna Kelly Carpenter interviewed about gay marriage in his church
April 8, 2013—Kelly Carpenter, MDiv' 94, was interviewed regarding his church in North Carolina that will no longer perform marriages for straight couples until gay couples can be married there as well. READ MORE »
The Tennessean: Bruce Morrill discusses his reaction as a Jesuit priest to selection of new pope
April 8, 2013—Bruce Morrill, the Edward A. Malloy Professor of Catholic Studies and member of the Society of Jesus, was interviewed about his reaction to Jorge Bergoglioa, also a Jesuit priest, being selected as the new pope. READ MORE »
Video: James Cone discusses ""The Cross and the Lynching Tree"
April 8, 2013—Prominent theologian James Cohen delivered the keynote address April 3 at The Black Church's 11th Hour: The Promise of Our Ideals and the Realities of Our Time conference. READ MORE »
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