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CURRICULUM VITAEFORREST E. HARRIS, SR.Vanderbilt Divinity School 411 21st Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37240(615) 343-3981Email: forrest.e.harris@vanderbilt.eduEDUCATIONDoctor of Ministry, Vanderbilt Divinity SchoolProgram Thesis: Theology and Praxis: Social Ministry in the Black Church, 1988-90Master of Divinity, Vanderbilt Divinity SchoolProgram Thesis: Black Theology and the Black Church: A Perspective of LiberationMinistry, 1979-83Bachelor of Theology, American Baptist College, Nashville, TN. Concentration: TheBlack Church Studies, 1979- 80Bachelor of Arts, Knoxville College, Knoxville, TNDouble Major: Sociology and Psychology, 1967 -71PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAssociate Professor in the Practice of Ministry, Director, Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies, 2012to PresentPresident, American Baptist College, 1999–presentAssistant Professor in the Practice of Ministry, Director, Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies; Dean of BlackChurch Studies, Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, TN, 1996–PresentDean for Student Life, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 1988–1996Adjunct Professor, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH, 1994–19961

Pastor, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Nashville, TN, 1989–1990Pastor, Oak Valley Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, TN, 1979–1988Instructor, Black Studies, Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN, 1985–1987Minority Program Development Officer, Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN, 1985–1987Employment Consultant, Robert Shaw Controls Company, Knoxville, TN, 1977–1978Facility Compliance Officer, United States Energy Research and Development Administration, Oak Ridge,TN, 1971–1977PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAmerican Academy of ReligionSociety for the Study of Black ReligionBlack Religious Scholars GroupNational Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)Tennessee College AssociationWorld Baptist AllianceBooksMinistry for Social Crisis: Theology and Praxis in the Black Church Tradition, Macon: Mercer Press, 1993.What does it mean to be Black and Christian? Pulpit, Pew, and Academy in Dialogue, Nashville, Townsend Press, 1996Survival of a Whole People: The Meaning of the African American Church, Nashville, Townsend Press, 1998.Published Articles, EssaysTheology, Praxis, and Leadership: Paradigm for Black Churches, T&T Clark Handbook of African American Theology,Daymond, Antonia, Ware Frederick & Williams Eric, Editors, T&T Clark: London, 2019, pp. 3232

Pursuing American Racial Justice and a Politically and Theologically Informed Praxis, Post-Racialism and Conflicted Churches in theUnited States and South Africa, Editors, R. Drew Smith, William Ackah, Anthony G. Reddie, 2015“The Children Have Come to Birth: A Theological Response for Survival and Quality of Life”, Walk Together Children: Black andWomanist Theologies, Church and Theological Education, Dwight N. Hopkins and Linda E. Thomas, Editors, Cascade Books:Oregon, 2010, pp. 27-41“The Black Church and the Moral Life,” National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, Adult Study Guide, 2008/2009, pg. 12"What Does It mean to be Black and Christian?" Black Theology: A Documentary History: 1980–1992, James Cone and GayraudWilmore, Editors, Maryknoll: Orbis Press, 1992, pp. 160-174.“World Religions and the Public Face of God,” The National Baptist Voice, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., Summer Edition2003, pg. 28“The Task for Every Christian,” The National Baptist Voice, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., Spring Edition, 2002, pg.17“The African American Pastor as Theologian,” The National Baptist Voice, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.,Winter Edition, 2004, pg. 18“The Prosperity Gospel of the Mega Church,” The National Baptist Voice, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.,Winter Edition, 2007, pg. 28“Leadership and Struggle in Black Churches: Then and Now,” The National Baptist Voice, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.,Spring Edition, 2003, pg.13“Pray for Prophets,” The National Baptist Voice, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., Winter Edition, 2005, pg. 18Published Sermon/CommentarySunday School Commentary, International Lessons Series, Winter and Spring Quarters, Townsend Press, 2011“Earth Day”, African American Lectionary, 2010“Living with Deferred Hope”, Joy to the World Inspirational Christmas Messages from America’s Preachers, editor, Olivia M.Cloud, Simon & Schuster, 20063

“Economics and Racism”, Baptist Against Racism, Denton Lotz, Baptist World Alliance Press, 1999, pg.118"South Africa Beyond Apartheid,” The Journal of Intergroup Relations, The National Association of Human Rights Workers,21/3, Fall (1993): pg. 10."Facing the Future with Faith," National Baptist Union Review, February (1989): pg. 4."Why Black Theology," National Baptist Union Review, Feb (l986): pg. 16.Panel Presentations, Studio Series, VideosPursuing American Racial Justice and a Politically and Theologically Informed Black Church Praxis, Transatlantic Roundtable on Religionand Race, Contesting Post Racialism and Conflicted Churches in the United States and South Africa, 2012Black Churches and 21st Century Captives, Transatlantic Roundtable on Religion and Race, Accra, Ghana, 2013“Labor Rooms of Justice,” Reckoning with Power: Destroying Caste and Restoring Communities, Samuel DeWitt ProctorConference, Chicago, Ill, 2012Religion, Social Justice and the Post-Civil Rights Era: The 21st Century, Conference Faculty, FTE Doctoral Fellowships, VanderbiltUniversity Divinity School, June 2009.“The Black Church’s Influence on Dietrich Bonhoeffer,” Journey Films, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Broadcast of the Film Bonhoeffer, PBS,Stations Nationwide, February 2006Tying Nashville Together, Hear Every Voice TV Show, John P. Blessington, Executive Producer, Ted Holmes Producer, Publicity(CBS/New York)“Who is Jesus” and “What is the significance of Jesus for people Today,” Jesus Conference, with Professors Gail O’ Day, A. H. Shatford,Stephen Patterson, Chattanooga, Tn., Hosted by Dr. James Catanzaro, Chattanooga State College, Chattanooga, Tn.,October 2005The Young Library for Progressive Theology, Faith and Reason Studio Series, D.L. Dykes FoundationFaith and Reason Series (Marcus Borg and Dr. Forrest Harris), “Does God Use Us?” Disc 1 97:024

Faith and Reason Series (Bishop John Spong and Dr. Forrest Harris), “Is God Just?” Disc 3:97-07Faith and Reason Series (Bishop John Spong and Dr. Forrest Harris), “Does God Use Us?” Disc 3: 9703Faith and Reason Series (Dr. Walter Brueggemann and Dr. Forrest Harris), “Is it all Right with God that weSuffer?” Disc 3: 97-08Faith and Reason Series (Dr. Walter Brueggemann and Dr. Forrest Harris), “Don’t I have a Right to my PersonalRights?” Disc 3: 97- 11Faith and Reason Series (Dr. Walter Brueggemann and Dr. Forrest Harris), “Whom Did Jesus Exclude From theChurch?” Disc 3: 97: 19Ecclesial Racism: The Church's Response, Commission on Race and Religion, United Methodist Church Conference,Louisville, KY, 1990.Lectures, AddressesBlack Bodies and 21st Century Captivities, Transatlantic Roundtable on Religion and Race, Beckwith University, London,2012Between Split Altars, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse School of Religion, Atlanta, GA, 2012Honoring Legacies and Changing Lives: Celebrating 25 Years of Vanderbilt’s KMSI, 2011The Vision of Martin Luther King: A Message of Reconciliation and Justice, Trevecca Nazarene College, Nashville, TN, 2009Striving Toward Justice, Martin Luther King Celebration, Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi, 2005Acts of Hospitality, Chandler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga, 2002A Theology of Hospitality: An Alternative to Global Conflict, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, 2001A Nation with the Soul of Martin Luther King, Jr., Austin Peay University, Clarksville, TN, 2001 Economics andRacisms, President Jimmy Carter Center, Atlanta, Ga, 1999Walk to Freedom not Back to Slavery, Kentucky State University, Franklin, Kentucky, 2000Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: AIDS/HIV and the Black Church,African American AIDS Coalition of Alameda County, Oakland, CA, 1996Leadership in the Black Church, Perkins Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX, 19965

What does it mean to be Black and Christian? Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA., 1996A Theology of Struggle, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA, 1996The Crisis of Black Youth, National Congress of Christian Educators, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. St. LouisMissouri, June 1996.Leadership in the Black Church, Garnett Nabrit Lectures, American Baptist College, Nashville, TN., April 1996.Theology and Ministry in the Black Church, Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, TN, 1995Black Power and White Supremacy, Martin Methodist College, Pulaski, TN., 1993Blacks and Jews: Cultural Conflict and Unity, Jewish Women and Hadassah Joint Study Commission, Nashville, TN., 1993Social Justice and Evangelism, Memphis Conference Council on Ministries, The United Methodist Church,Jackson, TN., 1990The Legacy of Civil Rights Leadership in Nashville, Metropolitan Historical Commission, Nashville, TN., 1990The Healing Gifts of the Black Church, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Oakland CA, 1990Diversity in Community, Maryville College, Maryville, TN., 1989The Challenge of Martin Luther King, Jr. to the University: Justice Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1988Affirmative Action: The American Experiment: Implications for South Africa, World Baptist Alliance, Durbin, South Africa, 1998.“Why Black Theology”, National Baptist Union Review, February 1986GRANTS PROJECTS DIRECTEDThriving Congregations, Lilly Endowment, Inc, 1,000,000, 2019Called to Lives of Meaning and Purpose, Lilly Endowment, Inc., 1,500,000, 20176

Sustaining Pastoral Excellence, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Renewal Grant: 1,000,000, 2009–2013African American Lectionary, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Grant Renewal: 200,000, 2011–2012African American Lectionary, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Grant Amount: 1,000,000, 2007–2010Sustaining Pastoral Excellence, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Grant Amount: 2,000,000, 2005–2009Clergy and Laity: Theological Education in Black Churches, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Grant Amount: 841,000, 2001–2003Theology and Ministry in Black Churches, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Grant Amount: 408,000, 1993–1996Theology and Ministry in Black Churches, Pew Charitable Grant Amount: 150,000, 1993–1996Theology and Ministry in Black Churches, The Lilly Endowment, Inc., 375 000, 1990–1993Theology and Ministry in Black Churches, Pew Charitable Trusts, Grant Amount: 190,000, 1990 – 93Theology and Ministry in Black Churches, Funding Agency: Booth Ferris Foundation, Grant Amount: 200,000, 1990–1992University Committees, Professional Appointments/Boards:Vanderbilt University, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Committee, 2019-National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Board of Directors, 2012–presentSamuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc., Board of Directors, Chicago, Ill, 2011–presentPastoral Center for Healing, Board of Directors, Nashville, TN, 2010–2020Chicago Theological Seminary, Board of Trustees, Chicago, IL, 2010–presentWorld Baptist Alliance, Co-Chair, Human Rights Commission, 1996–20197

National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, Congress Faculty, 1999- 2019American Red Cross, Board of Directors, Blood Donor Division, Nashville, TN, 2010–2013Nashville Sports Authority, 1999–2011Center for Non-Profit Management, Board of Directors, Nashville, TN, 2006- 2008Nashville Center for Black Family Life, Board of Directors, 1993–2000National Advisory Board, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH, 1995 -97National Advisory Board, Center for the Development of Ethical Leadership, 1996-1998Black Church Studies Program, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, NY, 1996–1998Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians, 1994–1996Citizens Round Table Commission, TennCare Health Commission, 1995–1998Executive Board Member, United Way of Middle Tennessee, Executive Board Member, Nashville, TN, 1994–1996Tying Nashville Together, Founding Chair, Nashville, TN, 1991–1998Opportunities Industrialization Center, Board of Directors, Nashville, TN, 1993–1996Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship, President, Nash, TN, 1991–1995Nashville Conference of Christians and Jews, Advisory Board, 1991–1994Knoxville District Baptist Association, Christian Education Congress, President Knox, TN, 1983–1987Oak Valley Development Council, Inc., President, 1979–1988NAACP, Life Member, Oak Ridge Branch, President, 1987–19898

ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY, AWARDS AND HONORSThe Kente Cloth Award, Campbellsville University, 2015Human Relations Award, Community/Nashville, 2014The Distinguish Faculty Award, Organization of Black Graduate and Professional Students, Vanderbilt University,2013The Distinguish Faculty Award, Athletic Department, Vanderbilt University, 2012OIC Community Achievement Award, 2007Shelby County Schools, Alumni Hall of Fame, 2005 Inductee, Memphis, TennesseeJournalism Prize, Cash Award, Journal of Intergroup Relations, National Association of Human Rights Workers,Tampa, FL, 1995Special Achievement Certificate Cash Award, United States Energy Research and Development Administration,Oak Ridge, TN, 1976Benjamin E. Mays Fellow, The Fund for Theological Education, Inc., 1979-81Florence Conwell Prize in Preaching, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 1981Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society, American Baptist College, 1979Patton Brother Award for Highest Scholastic Average, American Baptist College, 1979Luke/Act Prize, American Baptist College, 1979Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Knoxville College, 1970; American Baptist College, 1979.9

Sponsored Conferences/KMSI/Vanderbilt Divinity SchoolJesus, Jobs, And Justice, The Black Church and The Economy”, November 11, 2017The Ethics of Mega-Ministries, KMSI Social Justice Forum, Jonathan L. Walton, Plumber Professor ofChristian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church and Professor of Religion and Society, HarvardDivinity School, 2014Implicit Bias and the Inevitability of Michael Brown, KMSI Social Justice Forum, Attorney Blache Cook, FormerAssistant United States Attorney, Assistant Professor, Wayne State University, 2014The Politics of Jesus: Liberation and Spirituality, KMSI Social Justice Forum, Professor Obery Hendricks, New YorkTheological Seminary, 2013Reading the Signs of the Times: Stereotypes, Stigmas, and the Sacred in the Age of Obama, KMSI, Social JusticeForum, Dr. Anthony Pinn, Rice University, 2013The Black Church’s 11th Hour: The Promise of our Ideals and the Realities of our Times, 2013Womanist Discourse and Congregational Praxis, New York, 2012African American Lectionary Conference, “We Who Believe”, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 2010African American Lectionary Symposium, “Strengthening Black Families: An Agenda for Sound Homiletics, 2008The Black Church and Public Policy, Vanderbilt Divinity School, KMSI, 2006The Black Church and Human Sexuality, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 2000Symposium: Human Sexuality, Theological Response of the Black Church, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 1999What does it mean to be Black and Christian? Evaluating, Reviving and Revisioning the Meaning of the AfricanAmerican Church? Vanderbilt Divinity School, 1996What does it mean to be Black and Christian? Spiritual Renewal and Economic Empowerment, VanderbiltDivinity School, 199410

Consultation of Deans of Black Church Studies Programs: Theological Education and the Training of Leaders for theBlack Church, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 1993What does it mean to be Black and Christian? A Summons to National Dialogue, Vanderbilt Divinity School, 1992The African American Family and Church: Agenda for Sound Health, Education, and Economics, Baptist worldCenter, Nashville, TN 1991The Mission and Ministry of the Church to the Family, Black Church Study Forum, East Chicago, IN, 1990The Mission of the Black Church for the 21st Century, A Black Church Study Forum, Nashville, TN, April 1989America in Search of a Soul, A Convocation Commemorating the Fortieth Anniversary of Jesus and The Disinherited,Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, TN, October 1989Spirituality and Social Transformation: The Black Churches Response to Social Crisis, East TennesseeBlack Church Study Forum, Knoxville, TN, November 1989The Religious Thought of Howard Thurman, Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, TN, 1989The Religious Thought of Kelly Miller Smith, Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, TN, October 1988Church Seminars/Conferences/Conventions and Sermons at Academic InstitutionsSocial Madness Meets Mystery, July Summer Preaching Series, Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, Nashville, TN, July 2011Labors Rooms for Justice, Third Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA, November 2011The A Confrontation with Hope, The 13th Episcopal District, AME Church, July 2011National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, “Black Theology and the Black Church”, Indianapolis, IN, June 2010National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., Black Churches: Morality and Mission, Kansas City, MO, 2009A Grand Vision for Great Leadership, Installation Sermon, President of the National Baptist Convention, USA,Inc., January 200911

Thinking Theologically, New Prospect Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, 2008A Nation with the Soul of Martin Luther King, Jr., The University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO, January 2008Transformation of a Nightmare, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, September 2001The Children Have Come to Birth, Covenant Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., October 2008A Wilderness Conversation about Freedom, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., Birmingham, AL, January 2007Strives Towards the Dream, Scarritt Bennett Center, January 2007Acts of Hospitality, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, October 2006Living Justly and Faithfully, The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Belmont University, Nashville, TN, January 1999The Risk of Faith, Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, 1998African Americans and Civil Rights: A Reappraisal, Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN, 199612

Vanderbilt Divinity School 411 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37240 (615) 343-3981 Email: forrest.e.harris@vanderbilt.edu EDUCATION Doctor of Ministry, Vanderbilt Divinity School Program Thesis: Theology and Praxis: Social Ministry in the Black Church, 1988-90 Master of Divinity, Vanderbilt Divinity School .

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