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Alumni

Divinity Reunion collage celebrating distinguished alumni, alumni and faculty books, Voices of Praise, and student speakers at the Interfaith Service

2026 Divinity School Reunion

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Vanderbilt Divinity School Reunion! We enjoyed welcoming alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends for a weekend of celebration and connection.

Explore highlights from this year's Reunion.

inSpire Newsletter

inSpire Newsletter

inSpire is our monthly Alumni Newsletter at VDS. Read past newsletters and sign up to receive future newsletters to stay up-to-date on all that we are doing at VDS.

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Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards

Vanderbilt Divinity School and the Graduate Department of Religion recognize distinguished alumni/ae whose accomplishments and contributions have had a broad impact and positive effect in various forms of ministry and scholarship. 

Rev. Jennifer Bailey, MDiv' 14 is the 2026 recipient for the Divinity School, and Dr. Ryan LaMothe, PhD’94, MA’94, is being honored by the Graduate Department of Religion.

Dr. Ryan LaMothe and Rev. Jen Bailey are the 2026 Distinguished Alumni recipients

Graduation Awards and Certificates

See the awards and certificates presented at the VDS graduation ceremony.

Alumni/ae Resources:

As a Divinity School alumnus/a, you have access to a variety of programs and resources through the Vanderbilt Alumni Association. We encourage you to take advantage of the following services.  

  • Support the Divinity School

    Ways to Support the Divinity School

    1. Types of Gifts
    2. Ways to Give
    3. Schola Prophetarum Giving Society
  • Lifelong Learning Opportunities

    Community Courses for Continuing Education

    The VDS Lifelong Learning Program is a faith-informed continuing education and formational programming for individuals, organizations, and religious communities.  Our programs include executive education, certificates, vocational training, seminars, and parish teaching that will cultivate new skills and form deeper callings throughout all seasons of one’s vocation.

    Audit a Class

    Are you interested in continuing your education with the Divinity School? Why not audit a class or take a class as a non-degree seeking student? Click here to learn more or email us here.

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) provides adults, fifty and over, educational programs, stimulating tours, trips, and cultural activities and events in the Nashville area. 

    Commodore Classrooms

    Commodore Classrooms are Vanderbilt Chapter events that feature Vanderbilt faculty, and sometimes alumni, who lead a discussion on a variety of topics.  Find your chapter to see if a Commodore Classroom is coming to your city.

  • Benefits and Discounts

    The Vanderbilt Alumni Association offers the Alumni Benefits program to all alumni of the university. The benefits include ways to help you get fit and opportunities to continue your education after graduation. 

    The Alumni Discount Program provides members with an elite collection of local and national discounts from thousands of hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, retailers, florists, car dealers, theme parks, national attractions, concerts, and events through Abenity. 

  • Library Services

    Alumni/ae are welcome in all Vanderbilt campus libraries, including the Divinity library. Benefits include:

    • Access to a select group of specially licensed digital resources and databases
    • Borrowing privileges at all campus libraries
    • Access to the Revised Common Lectionary
    • Expert personal assistance by professional librarians

    Visit the Divinity Library alumni/ae website for more information on obtaining access and borrowing privileges. 

  • Career Resources

    Looking for a job? For a current list of positions that have been submitted to Vanderbilt Divinity School, click here.

    Join the Vanderbilt Divinity School Alumni Facebook group or LinkedIn group to connect with fellow Divinity graduates. 

    To view a list of job websites and Theological School job listing websites, visit our Prophetic Pathways page. 

  • Past Reunion Events

    See 2026 Reunion events here. 

    See 2025 Reunion events here.

    See 2024 Reunion events here.