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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at Vanderbilt Divinity School

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Vanderbilt Divinity School is proud to support an active community of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) students. 

The denomination consists of more than 3,000 congregations in the United States and Canada, with more than 30 congregations in the Nashville area. If you are a Disciples of Christ student, or are interested in learning more during your time at Vanderbilt Divinity School, learn more about a few of the resources below.

Academic Opportunities

Ordination Requirements

If you are considering ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), whether commissioned or ordained, you should first contact your regional minister. 

Learn about ordination requirements

Courses

The Divinity Schools regularly offers a course that reviews Disciple origins and development, with attention to polity and to current issues facing the church.

History and Theology of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Meet Affiliated Faculty

Yara González-Justiniano

Rev. Dr. Yara González-Justiniano is an assistant professor of religion, psychology and culture with emphasis on Latinx Studies and affiliated faculty of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies at Vanderbilt University. She is a practical theologian and minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Scholarships

The Higher Education and Leadership Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) offers scholarships to students pursuing a Ph.D. or D.Min.

Learn more about available scholarships