Emilie M. Townes

I am so grateful to have joined in celebrating Dean Corey D.B. Walker and the very bright future ahead for @WakeDiv. I have seen Dean Walker’s commitment to creativity, innovation and academic integrity. His leadership will ensure the Divinity School continues to grow and thrive as we enter its next quarter century.

Welcome to the newest member of the United States Senate!

In this epic new anthem, @lisasharper, Andre Henry and @commonhymnal's @PhillipJoubert / @VincentCharlow issue clarion call to truth-telling and repair in an age when state governments are legislating suppression of truth. Listen to “Fly” now! #FlySong youtu.be/jYE0__BubVc?si…

cut my dreds. time had come. feeling free. ready for next.

Outgoing Vanderbilt Divinity School Dean Emilie Townes reflects on her legacy wpln.org/post/episodes/…

Early giving has started! Consider giving to VDS TODAY. vu.edu/givingday #VU4LIFE #daretogrow

I will miss her spirit, and I pray that we cherish and carry forward her pioneering legacy with the courageousness she demonstrated throughout her life. Rest in peace Delores Williams.

Delores Williams was a pioneer of womanist thought who shifted the paradigm of how we think about the cross. With boldness and courageousness, she claimed her voice even as many in the church rejected her claim that there is no "power in the blood."

Cheers to Renita Weems, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible! This session was life-giving. #weemswomanist

First day of school! We are excited to welcome all students, especially our incoming ones (pictured here) back to the halls of the Divinity School. Here is to a fabulous 2022-2023 academic year! #ScholaProphetarum

I'm delighted to share that both volumes of "Obeah, Orisa, and Religious Identity in Trinidad" are available for preorder! Special offer: Use coupon code E22OBEAH to save 30% off both books when you order from @DukePress.

Dropping in October

@lmcheifetz @VUDivinity Best staff ever!

Come celebrate with me that Stanley McKenzie lived and lived a good life. He didn’t just die last year but lived for nearly 77 years with a brilliant legacy, children and grandchildren! Love him still. Miss him so. To God be the glory, he lived!

FROM THE PRESIDENT: I am pleased to announce the hiring of the Rev. Barbara Breland to the position of Vice President for Finance and Administration. Rev. Breland will begin her new position at CRCDS on July 11th. Please join me in welcoming Rev. Breland! Blessings, Dr. Sims

I’m excited to share the news that my book The Trayvon Generation is being released today! You can check out recent publicity & media at #linkinbio. Please help spread the word, and find a copy at your local, indie bookstore. [Carrie Mae Weems, Blue Black Boy (detail), 1997.]