Viki B. Matson
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Ministry Director of Field Education
B.S., M.Div., Phillips (1977, 1982)
Email: viki.b.matson@vanderbilt.edu
Prof. Viki Matson is the Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor of the Practice of Ministry at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Prior to coming to Vanderbilt, she served as Chaplain at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Prof. Matson hold as BS in Religion from Phillips University in Enid, OK (1977) a Master of Divinity (with distinction) from Phillips Theological Seminary in Enid, OK (1982). Additionally, she has completed a residency year in Clinical Pastoral Education and has done graduate study in Ethics.
Prof. Matson's professional interests and expertise include theological reflection on practice, the global dimensions of theological education, and the capacities needed for religious leaders in our times.
Prof. Matson is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
She is currently a Member-at-Large on the Steering Comittee for the Association of Theological Field Education.
