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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 »
Video: The Rev. Monica A. Coleman delivers 2013 Antoinette Brown Lecture
April 8, 2013—The Rev. Monica A. Coleman delivered the 2013 Antoinette Brown Lecture March 21. Coleman is an associate professor of constructive theology and African American religions at the Claremont School of Theology and co-director of the Center for Process Studies. READ MORE »
Huffington Post: Cutting Welfare Benefits of Tennessee's Underperforming Children Is an Injustice
April 8, 2013—Terrance Dean, a first-year master's student, writes about a proposed Tennessee bill that would cut benefits to parents if their children under perform in schools. READ MORE »
Author Rob Bell talks 'What We Talk About When We Talk About God' March 14
March 4, 2013— READ MORE »
The Tennessean: Bonnie and Mark Miller-McLemore discuss their support for solar power
March 4, 2013— READ MORE »
Chronicle of Higher Education: Yale theologian is drawn to lead divinity school with a progressive edge
February 27, 2013— READ MORE »
The Tennessean: Where food and faith meet
February 27, 2013— READ MORE »
Video: Professor Bruce Morrill discusses what issues the papal conclave will look at when choosing their next leader on Fox News
February 12, 2013— READ MORE »
OpEd: King's message of love continues to resonate today
January 23, 2013—Read Joe Pennel's Tennessean column about the resonance of MLK's message of love. READ MORE »
Video: Unlikely ascent of "Hallelujah" topic of Vanderbilt lecture
January 23, 2013—Watch video of noted music journalist Alan Light discussing the improbable journey of "Hallelujah" from rejected to one of the most performed songs in rock history Jan. 15 at Vanderbilt Divinity School. READ MORE »
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