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Yolanda Pierce is the Dean of the Divinity School and a University Distinguished Professor at Vanderbilt University. Her academic affiliations include the Department of Religion & Literature and the Department of African American & Diaspora Studies.
Education:
- Cornell University
- Princeton University
Research Interests focus on African American religious history, womanist theology, and the intersection of race and religion. Her work explores the historical and contemporary roles of religion in marginalized communities.
Academic & Professional Honors:
- University Distinguished Professor of Religion & Literature
- University Distinguished Professor of African American & Diaspora Studies
She serves as a public theologian, community activist, and ordained minister. Previously, she held the role of Founding Director of the Center for African American Religious Life at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
