RACC Past Events

  • Vanderbilt University

    Invictus

    Invictus: 20 works Celebrating African Americans’ Pursuit of Freedom and Will to Survive IN THE NEWS: Read ‘Invictus’ art exhibition inspired by Vanderbilt student’s African American studies FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Weekly Gallery Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Noon to 2PM – Room… Read More

    Feb. 28, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Gallery Talk with Samuel L. Dunson, Jr.: Creating “Meet The Fergusons”

    Event Date: Sep. 23, 2015 Watch the Gallery Talk here. Read the VU News Featured Article, ‘Meet the Fergusons’ spotlights work of Nashville artist… Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    The Role of the Arts in Theological Education: A Round Table Conversation

    THURSDAY, OCT. 30TH Panelists: Heather Daugherty (Trevecca Univ.) Steven Guthrie (Belmont Univ.) Rocky Horton (Lipscomb Univ.) Robin Jensen(Vanderbilt Univ.) Robert MacSwain (Univ. of the South: Sewanee) Dave Perkins (Vanderbilt Divinity School) Taylor Worley (Union Univ.)… Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Gallery Talk for “Subjects with Objects” Exhibition

    Featuring Jonathan Richter and DKM September 10, 2014… Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    “God-Talk and Memoir Writing”

    MARCH 25TH, 2014 Featuring: REV. BECCA STEVENS (SNAKE OIL) REV. IAN CRON (JESUS, MY FATHER, THE CIA, AND ME) ASHLEY CLEVELAND (LITTLE BLACK SHEEP) PHIL MADEIRA (GOD ON THE ROCKS) Dave Perkins: Moderator Becca Stevens Ian Morgan Cron Ashely Cleveland Phil Madeira… Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • Roberta Bondi

    Roberta Bondi

    March 11 & 12, 2014 March 11th: “Theology and the Most Intimate Heart: Readings in Poetry and Memoir” In conjunction with Dr. Perkins’ class “Creativity: A Theological Engagement,” Bondi will read and comment on selections from her autobiographical writings as well as a yet to be published volume of poetry. Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Amy Grant

    October 22, 2013 Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture is pleased to present an open session with acclaimed singer-songwriter Amy Grant.  Grant is an American music icon who has crossed genre boundaries and earned the respect of fans and peers with her honest and vulnerable approach to songwriting.  In… Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • The Holy of the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley & The Unlikely Ascent of “Halleljuah”

    The Holy of the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley & The Unlikely Ascent of “Halleljuah”

     Tuesday 15, 2013 “A venerated creator (Cohen).  An adored, tragic interpreter (Buckley).  An uncomplicated, memorable melody.  Ambiguous, evocative words.  Faith and uncertainty.  Pain and pleasure.” Today, “Hallelujah” is one of the most-performed rock songs in history. It has become a staple of movies and television shows as diverse as Shrek and The West Wing, of tribute videos… Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Yvonne Gilmore-Essig

    Feb. 27, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    John Guider: View From a Small Boat

    February 28th, 2011 Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture is pleased to present View from a Small Boat with award-winning photographer and adventurer John Guider. Guider built a small motor-less boat, launched it into the Cumberland River close to his home, traveled to the Mississippi, to the Gulf of… Read More

    Feb. 27, 2024