An exploration of the history of Vanderbilt Divinity School. It covers the school's engagement with southern culture; the transition from a church institution to an independent school; the development of the modern research university; and the growing concern with diversity and inclusivity.
In this book, the contributors explore the Vanderbilt Divinity School's history. Conflict has played an important part in shaping this history, from struggles over initial visions to questions of financial support and institutional control, from local debates over academic freedom to national issues of social justice.
