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2026 Vanderbilt Divinity School Reunion

Register Now Vanderbilt University Divinity School October 16 to 17 2026. Three people stand smiling while holding wine glasses.

Vanderbilt Divinity School Alumni/ae and friends are invited to celebrate with us on October 16-17, 2026. Join with us for a time of fellowship, service, and community engagement with Divinity School faculty, staff, and your fellow alumni/ae.

Event List

  • Lifelong Learning Sessions

    Friday, October 16

    9:30–11:30 a.m.  · Vanderbilt Divinity School · Reading Room

    Join us for Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Lifelong Learning Sessions and experience a sample of our Lifelong Learning Program. These sessions highlight the kind of faith-informed continuing education we offer for individuals, congregations, and organizations. These sessions are designed to invite formation in new ways, offering space to bring your own lived experience into conversation with others while deepening connections across the Divinity School community. Participants are eligible to receive 0.2 continuing education credits.

    Check back for more details soon!

    Learn more about Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Lifelong Learning program here.

  • Community Service Project

    Friday, October 16

    11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.  · Vanderbilt Divinity School · The Space

    Take part in service and solidarity alongside the Vanderbilt Divinity School community. This year's hands-on service project will invite participants to put faith into action by supporting neighbors in need and responding to real challenges in our broader community. Together, we will contribute to efforts that provide care, connection, and essential resources to our community.

  • Commodore Classroom #2 with Dean Yolanda Pierce

    Friday, October 16

    2:00–2:45 p.m. · Sarratt Cinema · Sarratt Student Center (2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240)

    The rise of AI has sparked growing interest in both its everyday applications and the ethical challenges it presents. Join Yolanda Pierce, dean of the Vanderbilt Divinity School and additional guests for an engaging discussion.

  • Distinguished Alumni/ae Celebration

    Friday, October 16

    5:00–7:00 p.m.  ·  Vanderbilt Divinity School · Reading Room

    Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition as Vanderbilt Divinity School and the Graduate Department of Religion honor distinguished alumni/ae whose work has made a significant impact in ministry and scholarship. The evening includes dinner with an address from Dean Yolanda Pierce and the presentation of awards to this year’s honorees.

  • Interfaith Service & Blessing

    Saturday, October 17

    9:00–10:00 a.m. · Vanderbilt Divinity School · Benton Chapel

    One Vanderbilt: A Student-Led Interfaith Service & Blessing

    All Reunion attendees are invited to begin Saturday morning with a Campus Blessing, a student-led worship service that brings together multiple faith traditions in shared reflection.

    Held in the historic Benton Chapel, this service will bring together student leaders from diverse faith traditions represented on campus. Through brief reflections, readings, and moments of collective pause, the Campus Blessing offers a space to ground the Reunion experience in connection, meaning, and Vanderbilt’s enduring commitment to spiritual and ethical life.

    All are welcome to attend and share in this time of reflection.

Discounted Hotel and Travel Rates

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Make a Gift

When you give in honor of Reunion, you support the next generation of Vanderbilt Divinity School students—preparing them to lead with compassion, justice, and divine imagination. Every gift helps sustain the values and theological education that shaped your own experience.

VDS Reunion Book Showcase: Submit Your Book

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026

Vanderbilt Divinity School alumni and faculty are invited to submit their books published in the last ten years to be displayed at the VDS Book Showcase during Reunion on October 16–17. Please submit a separate form for each book (up to two per person).

Reunion 2025 Highlights

Relive the memories!
Take a look back at last year’s gathering.

  • Professor Ellen Armour and Tamika Robertson posing together and smiling
  • Dean Pierce and Professor Forrest Harris pose and smile, both holding the Harris' Distinguished Alumni award
  • Gene Derryberry and Virginia Derryberry pose and smile in front of a lit up sign and black and gold balloons

If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to the Development and Alumni Relations team.