Reunion and Homecoming
Class Representatives
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2007 Reunion and Homecoming Events
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Alumni and Friends Reception
Tillett Lounge
Get reaquainted with friends at this informal reception prior to this year's Cole Lecture.
7:00 PM
Cole Lecture: "The Bible in American Public Life: Dilemmas at the Center, Insights from the Margins"
Benton Chapel
Given by Mark Noll, Ph.D. 1975 This year’s Cole Lectures will be given by Mark Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History at Notre Dame and 1975 Vanderbilt Ph.D. in religion—one of our very own. One of the nation’s foremost scholars of American religious and cultural history, he was awarded a National Humanities Medal at the White House in November 2006. His newest book is The Civil War as Theological Crisis. Look for more information about the lectures and other social and educational opportunities. Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Divinity School.
Friday, October 12, 2007
10:00 AM
Cole Lecture: "The Bible in American Public Life: Dilemmas at the Center, Insights from the Margins"
Benton Chapel
Given by Mark Noll, Ph.D. 1975 This year’s Cole Lectures will be given by Mark Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History at Notre Dame and 1975 Vanderbilt Ph.D. in religion—one of our very own. One of the nation’s foremost scholars of American religious and cultural history, he was awarded a National Humanities Medal at the White House in November 2006. His newest book is The Civil War as Theological Crisis. Look for more information about the lectures and other social and educational opportunities. Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Divinity School.
1:00 PM
"The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus"
Sarratt Cinema
Given by Amy-Jill Levine, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies, Vanderbilt Divinity School, Graduate Department of Religion, Department of Religious Studies. Jesus of Nazareth followed the Torah of Moses, found inspiration in the Prophets of Israel, and offered a teaching that some Jews found compelling. Yet too often Christians and Jews today incorrectly regard Jesus as rejecting his Judaism, and incorrectly regard Judaism as legalistic, misogynistic, vengeful, and xenophobic. Understanding Jesus in his Jewish context brings new meaning to his parables, his politics, and his piety, and it offers as well a new path for Jewish-Christian relations. This event is sponsored by the Class of 1967.
2:15 PM
"Religion and Politics in the 2008 Election Cycle"
All Faith Chapel
Given by James Hudnut-Beumler, Dean of the Divinity School and Anne Potter Wilson Distinguished Professor of American Religious History. With two years left in George Bush’s presidency, the 2008 presidential election cycle began at an unprecedented date with a field of nearly 20 candidates from the two major parties. Nearly all candidates are working hard to portray themselves as religious. In the 2000 and 2004 federal elections there was much talk about how the Republican party owned the evangelical vote and religious observant voters more generally. In the 2006 congressional elections those trends did not seem nearly so clear. This session will take an advance look at how religion is likely to factor in the elections of 2008, both in terms of issues and candidates.
4:30 PM
1957 Reunion
Tillett Lounge
It's your 50th reunion! Please join the other members of your class for an informal reception.
7:00 PM
Fair Trade Coffee House
Vine Street Christian Church
Fair Trade Coffee House celebrating with Vanderbilt Divinity School Alumni/ae. Grammy winner, Craig Wiseman (Believe), brings his talents together with a variety of musicians in this special Fair Trade Coffee House celebrating with Vanderbilt Divinity School alumni/ae and in support of the School's fund for student scholarships. Enjoy a bottomless cup of fairly traded coffee and tasty dessert. This is a family friendly evening with infant/toddler care provided. The cost is $5.00 per person at the door, or you may prepay on-line.
