Community Conversations: Pastoral Imagination in Contested Times

Wed Apr 01 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:30 am UTC-05:00

Vanderbilt University Divinity School | Nashville

Vanderbilt Divinity School
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Community Conversations: Pastoral Imagination in Contested Times
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Vanderbilt Divinity School invites faith leaders to join us for a conversation on pastoral imagination in contested times.
About this Event

Vanderbilt University Divinity School announces



Community Conversations: Pastoral Imagination in Contested Times


with



Yolanda Pierce

Dean and University Distinguished Professor of Religion & Literature

University Distinguished Professor of African American & Diaspora Studies

Vanderbilt Divinity School



Jaco Hamman

Professor of Religion, Psychology, and Culture

Director of the Program in Theology and Practice

Vanderbilt Divinity School



Samar Ali

Research Professor of Political Science and Law

Co-Chair, Vanderbilt Project on Unity & American Democracy

Vanderbilt Law School



Wednesday, April 1, 2026
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.



Vanderbilt Divinity School
411 21st Ave. S., Room 124
Nashville, TN 37240


Pastoral Imagination in Contested Times

How do faith leaders cultivate creativity and generosity during seasons of conflict? And how can a sense of pastoral imagination during these times transform our faith communities? These questions are critical for the life of the church and our own pastoral identity, particularly during an age when many of our systems feel closed, stuck, or in conflict. In collaboration with faculty from Vanderbilt Law School, Vanderbilt Divinity School invites you to attend our clergy breakfast with other faith leaders from across the city for a time of discussion, connection, and imagination.


We are pleased to offer continuing education units through Lifelong Learning for this event.

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Vanderbilt University Divinity School, 411 21st Avenue South, Nashville, United States

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