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June 11, 2008
Candler School of Theology Students Receive Prestigious National Fellowship
Diane M. Kenaston, an entering Master of Divinity student at Candler School of Theology, has been recognized as a young leader who demonstrates exceptional gifts for ministry by The Fund for Theological Education and awarded the 2008 FTE Congregational Fellowship.
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June 11, 2008
Candler School of Theology Students Receive Prestigious National Ministry Fellowship
Mary A. Conley, Leslie J. Houseworth, and Ingrid C.A. Rasmussen, second-year Master of Divinity students at Candler School of Theology, have been recognized as young leaders who demonstrate exceptional gifts for ministry by The Fund for Theological Education and awarded the 2008 FTE Ministry Fellowship.
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February 1, 2008
Carter calls for healing among Baptists
Former President Carter, leading a meeting of thousands of Baptists across racial and theological lines, said Friday he hopes the gathering will help convince conservative Southern Baptists and other Christians to end divisions over the Bible and politics.
Read the AP report »
January 24, 2008
Nikki Giovanni Lecture, Reading, Book Signing At Emory Feb. 6
Activist, poet, author and educator Nikki Giovanni will present a lecture on issues plaguing the African American community and read her own selected poetry at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Read more about the Nikki Giovanni Lecture »
January 23, 2008
Dr. Michael J. Brown to Deliver Keynote Address at Granville Hicks Leadership Academy for Laity and Clergy
The keynote address for Claflin University's Annual Granville Hicks Lecture Series will be delivered by Dr. Michael J. Brown, Emory University associate professor of New Testament and Christian Origins.
Read more about the Granville Hicks Leadership Academy »
January 17, 2008
Emory Theology Professor Receives Templeton Award
AJacob Wright, assistant professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University's Candler School of Theology, is a winner of the 2008 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise.
Read more about the Templeton Award »
January 17, 2008
Emory's Baptist Studies Program To Hold HIV/AIDS Discussion Jan. 30
A panel of theologians and medical professionals will discuss the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its impact on the church as well as society at a special event Wednesday, Jan. 30, organized by the Baptist Studies Program at Emory University's Candler School of Theology.
Read more about the HIV/AIDS discussion »
January 17, 2008
Religion & Politics Documentary, Panel Scheduled at Emory Jan. 29
"Golden Rule Politics," a timely documentary on politics and religion, will be shown at Emory University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, followed by a panel discussion.
Read more about the documentary »
January 11, 2008
Candler School of Theology Professor Elected American Psychological Association Fellow
Dr. John Snarey, professor of human development and ethics at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, has been elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), an honor rarely given to those teaching in seminaries.
Read more about Dr. Snarey's Election »
January 7, 2008
Letter to Martin Luther King notes major shift in U.S. ethos
Each year, United Methodist Bishop Woodie W. White writes a "birthday" letter to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. about the progress of racial equality in the United States. Now retired and serving as bishop-in-residence at United Methodist-related Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, White was the first top staff executive of the denomination's racial equality monitoring agency, the Commission on Religion and Race. King's birthday is Jan. 15, and Americans honor his memory on the third Monday of the month.
Read Bishop White's letter to Martin Luther King »
December 19, 2007
Korean Students Share Culture, Tradition at Festival
Tuesday, November 6 found most of Candler’s forty-three students from South Korea striving to help other students and members of the community to better understand their culture, religious and theological backgrounds, and experiences as international students.
Read more about the Korean Student Festival »
November 19, 2007
"Caring in a Violent World" - Candler's 2007 Fall Conference
Rev. Susan Bishop, who serves as chaplain at the Metro State Women's Prison, has worked in prison ministry for most of her ministerial career. She spoke about her experiences and led a vocal ensemble from the prison at the annual Fall Conference.
Read more about the October conference »
November 19, 2007
Charles Wesley Celebrated at Pitts Theology Library
Three hundred years after his birth, and more than 200 after his death, Charles Wesley is still giving Christians around the world a reason to sing.
Read more about the exhibit »
November 11, 2007
Ministering in the Midnights of the Human Condition
If midnight has a minister, it may well be the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. Moss has seen his share of midnights - not the kind illuminated by the clock, but the kind defined by the human condition.
Read more about the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. »
November 6, 2007
WTM – Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor
Improving circumstances for the next generation of female ministers is more than just a professional concern for South Carolina Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor. After all, one member of that next generation calls her "Mom."
Read more about Bishop Taylor »
October 24, 2007
Tracy Kidder Addresses Candler's First-Year Students
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tracy Kidder spoke to first-year master's of divinity students at Emory University's Candler School of Theology on October 10, all of whom had read Mountains Beyond Mountains and discussed the book in the context of their advising groups.
Read more about the Kidder lecture »
October 12, 2007
Jacob Wright, Faculty Distinction Fund Recipient
What role does war play in shaping the identity of a people and the memories of a nation's history? Jacob L. Wright, Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible, is exploring this question for the case of ancient Israelite society.
Read more about Dr. Wright »
September 17, 2007
Dr. Carol Newsom Profiled in the Emory Report
"I'm very careful on plane flights not to tell the people sitting next to me what I do for a living," says Carol Newsom, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament and an expert on apocalyptic literature.
Read more about Dr. Newsom »
September 10, 2007
Service of Installation for Jan Love, Candler's 9th Dean
President Jim Wagner installed Candler School of Theology's ninth dean, Jan Love, at a September 4 service in Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church.
Read more about the service »
May 21, 2007
Is there a God? Two views
On May 16, Christopher Hitchens engaged in two debates with Timothy P. Jackson, associate professor of Christian ethics at Emory University. The two debates were moderated by AJC editorial page editor Cynthia Tucker.
Read Dr. Jackson's response to the AJC's story »
Read a response from Emory's Dr. Deborah Lipstadt »
May 14, 2007
Commencement
Emory University's Class of 2007 gathered before 14,000 family and friends on the campus' historic quad May 14 to celebrate their achievements and mark the beginning of a new era in their lives during Emory's 162nd commencement.
Read more and view a photo slideshow of events »
April 30, 2007
Dr. Robert Franklin Named President of Morehouse College
The Morehouse College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Robert Michael Franklin Jr. the 10th President of Morehouse College. Franklin will officially take office on Monday, July 2, succeeding Dr. Walter E. Massey (Morehouse class of 1958), who will retire June 30, 2007. Read the official announcement from Moorehouse »
March 19, 2007
Candler School of Theology and the Center for Ethics to break ground
The first phase of a plan to establish a "religion corridor" at the heart of the Emory campus begins this week with groundbreaking for a new building for Candler School of Theology and the Center for Ethics, the largest new structure adjacent to the Quad in many years. Read more about the ground breaking at the Emory Report »
March 10, 2007
Radio host Krista Tippett to participate in Candler's Youth Theological Initiative
Tippett, host of NPR's "Speaking of Faith," has been invited to return to Atlanta in July, this time as "public theologian" at the Youth Theological Initiative, a three-week program of Emory University's Candler School of Theology. Read more about Tippett at the AJC »
March 1, 2007
Stone casket from "Last Tomb" comes to Emory
A burial box displaying the name of Jesus that comes from the same "Lost Tomb of Jesus" trumpeted in an upcoming Discovery Channel documentary is coming to Emory University this June. The ossuary, or stone casket, inscribed "Judah son of Jesus (Yeshua)," will be part of an exhibit at Emory's Michael C. Carlos Museum called, "Cradle of Christianity: Jewish and Christian Treasures from the Holy Land." Read more from the AJC »
February 28, 2007
Ministry commission hears survey results on report
A report recommending "profound" changes to the ministerial leadership of The United Methodist Church was meant to spur conversations. It has done its job. Read more on the report »
February 26, 2007
Belafonte calls for action against social injustice in keynote speech
Legendary actor, musician and social activist Harry Belafonte challenged the Emory community to take action against the racial inequality and social injustices that are "deeply, deeply troubling" our society today. At the 25th annual Heritage Week banquet held last Thursday, February 15, in the Cox Hall Ballroom, Belafonte spoke to more than 120 students and faculty about the need for action to follow passion. Read more about the speech »
February 26, 2007
Candler's new dean settles in university that embraces religion
Dr. Jan Love, the new dean of Candler School of Theology at Emory University since Jan. 1, is glad to be back home in the South and in the throes of academia. Read more from the Wesleyan Christian Advocate article »
February 19, 2007
Theologian issues 'call to action' for black America
Robert Franklin's calendar is filling up fast following the February 1 publication of his latest book — Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities. The Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics at Emory's Candler School of Theology has been asked to speak about the issues raised in the book at high schools, universities, churches and, on Feb. 20, at a National Press Club forum in Washington. Read more about Dr. Franklin's new book »
February 9, 2007
Dr. Lewis Ayres named as Henry Luce III Fellow in Theology
The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) and The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. have named seven scholars from ATS member schools as Henry Luce III Fellows in Theology for 2007-2008. Read more about this honor »
January 11, 2007
Thomas Long to speak at McAfee's Self Preaching Lectures
Noted preacher, lecturer and author Thomas G. Long, will be the featured speaker at the 2007 William L. Self Preaching Lectures on February 19-20 at McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University, a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship partner school. Named by Baylor University in 1996 as one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching at the Candler School of Theology of Emory University. Read more about these lectures »
January 2, 2007
Roberta C. Bondi Named Professor of Church History Emeritus
Roberta C. Bondi has been named professor of church history emeritus at Candler School of Theology by Emory University. This honor is bestowed upon individuals having served ten or more continuous years as faculty of Emory University. Read more about Professor Bondi »
January 2, 2007
Rodney J. Hunter Named Professor of Pastoral Theology Emeritus
Rodney J. Hunter has been named professor of pastoral theology emeritus at Candler School of Theology by Emory University. This honor is bestowed upon individuals having served ten or more continuous years as faculty of Emory University. Read more about Professor Hunter »
January 2, 2007
Rodney J. Hunter Named Professor of Pastoral Theology Emeritus
Rodney J. Hunter has been named professor of pastoral theology emeritus at Candler School of Theology by Emory University. This honor is bestowed upon individuals having served ten or more continuous years as faculty of Emory University. Read more about Professor Hunter »
November 27, 2006
Board approves funds to move forward with academic and student initiatives
At its November meeting, the Board of Trustees allocated next phase funding of $34 million to move forward with new facilities at Emory University, including the required funding of $28.5 million to complete construction of Phase I of the Candler and Ethics Center project. Read more about this commitment »
November 15, 2006
Frank Scholarship offered at Emory University's Candler School of Theology
Friends and family established the Eugene M. and Wilma A. Frank Scholarship Endowment to honor the Franks' love for young people, for the work of Candler, and for the ministry of the church. Learn more about this scholarship »
November 15, 2006
The McDonald Scholarship offered at Emory University's Candler School of Theology
Candler School of Theology hopes to ease the transition for members of the Mississippi Annual Conference interested in ordained ministry. The McDonald Scholarship, established by W. I. and Emma Jean McDonald of Tylertown, Mississippi, provides assistance to full-time United Methodist students from Mississippi who demonstrate promise for ministry, academic ability, and commitment to serving local congregations. Learn more about this scholarship »
November 15, 2006
The Quenelle Scholarship offered at Emory University's Candler School of Theology
Candler School of Theology hopes to ease the transition for members of the Holston Annual Conference. Thanks to a gift from Mrs. Olive Quenelle of Johnson City, Tenn., the school is able to offer full-tuition awards to full-time United Methodist students from the Holston Annual Conference who are preparing for ordained pastoral ministry. Learn more about this scholarship »
November 15, 2006
The Sherman Scholarship Fund offered at Emory University's Candler School of Theology
Candler School of Theology hopes to ease the transition for members of the Florida Annual Conference interested in ordained ministry. The Sherman Scholarship Fund, established by Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Sherman of Jacksonville, Florida, provides full-tuition awards to United Methodist students who demonstrate academic ability and commitment to biblically-based evangelical ministry in local congregations. Learn more about this scholarship »
November 15, 2006
Dr. Thomas Long Weighs in on Plagiarism
Dr. Long, Candler's Bandy Professor of Preaching, was featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article exploring the abuse of the Internet when pastors write their weekly sermons. Read the article »
October 11, 2006
Bill Carroll Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Candler School of Theology is pleased to announce the recipient of its 2006 Distinguished Alumni Award, the Reverend Doctor J. W. "Bill" Carroll Sr. of Tupelo, Mississippi. Read more about the award »
September 18, 2006
Florida Pastor Receives Emory's Top Alumni Award
Eugene "Gene" Zimmerman, a 1954 graduate of Emory's Candler School of Theology, was selected by the Emory Alumni Board to receive the Emory Medal. Read more about the award »
August 31, 2006
Candler welcomes highly talented and diverse class
New students will come to Candler this year from all over the world. The entering class of 213 comes from 38 different states and 8 countries. Read more about the 2006 entering class »
May 31, 2006
Commencement 2006
One hundred seventy joined Candler's alumni body at graduation on Monday, May
15. Our newest graduates come from across the United States as well as Korea,
Liberia, Nigeria, Brazil, Korea, and the Caribbean. Read
more and view pictures »
May 19, 2006
Emory's Witte to Lecture in Japan on Law and Christianity
Emory University law professor John Witte Jr. will explain the impact of Jesus and Christianity on the Western legal tradition to scholars and students at Japan’s Seigakuin University on June 21-23, 2006. Witte is currently serving as Candler School of Theology's Alonzo L. McDonald Family Professor on the Life and Teachings of Jesus and their Impact on Culture. Read more »
May 10, 2006
Dean Named at Candler School of Theology
Jan Love has been named dean of Emory University's Candler School of Theology. Love will begin her tenure Jan. 1, 2007, as the first woman dean in the history of Candler. Read more about Dr. Love »
March 7, 2006
Candler Singers tour Tennessee and North Carolina
Candler Singers, one of three choral groups at Candler School of Theology, toured
in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina from February 18-20, 2006. Read
more and view pictures»
March 6, 2006
Don Saliers and his daughter Emily are interviewed in the March/April 2006 edition of The Wittenburg Door
Don Saliers, William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship, and his daughter Emily, half of the duo the Indigo Girls, are interviewed in the March/April 2006 edition of The Wittenburg Door, the world's pretty much only religious satire magazine. The focus of the interview is their recent book, A Song to Sing, A Life to Live: Reflections on Music as Spiritual Practice (Jossey-Bass, 2005). Read the article »
March 6, 2006
Candler's Connection wins Three DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards
The redesigned Connection, alumni and constituency magazine of Candler School of Theology, Emory University, won three Awards of Excellence in the 2006 DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards competition sponsored by the Religion Communicators Council. Connection is a publication of Emory's Creative Group Read more about the award winners »
March 3, 2006
Bondi honored by Candler and Emory University
Roberta C. Bondi, professor of church history at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, received a 2006 Unsung Heroine Award at a February 23 banquet sponsored by the Center for Women at Emory.
At a late afternoon reception that day at Candler, Bondi was honored with word that Abingdon Press will publish a festschrift in her honor. Robert Radcliffe, academic editor at Abingdon and one of Bondi’s graduate students, announced that the publisher is at work on a book, tentatively titled Following the Soul's Desire that will feature articles by some of Bondi's students and her peers in early church studies. Read the presentation made at the Unsung Heroine banquet »
February 24, 2006
Robert Franklin reflects on the funeral of Coretta Scott King
Dr. Robert Franklin reflects on the funeral of Coretta Scott King in a piece for the National Baptist Voice. Read the full story »
February 8, 2006
Candler's Long quoted in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dr. Thomas Long offered his perspective for an AJC story about the funeral of Coretta Scott King.
February 7, 2006
Candler's Franklin quoted in Los Angeles Times
Dr. Robert Franklin offered his perspective for a story about the funeral of Coretta Scott King.
January 19, 2006
Candler's Franklin offers commentary on National Public Radio
Dr. Robert Franklin delivered a commentary on King Day remarks by Senator Clinton and Mayor Nagin on the NPR show All Things Considered. Listen to this commentary »
January 12, 2006
Candler faculty engage Perkins faculty Dr. Evelyn Parker in a Contextual Education diversity workshop
The Office of Contextual Education sponsors a day workshop for Candler faculty and Contextual Education teaching supervisors focusing on diversity in the classroom and the congregation. Dr. Evelyn Parker is the guest lecturer with discussion following. Learn more about this workshop »
January 11, 2006
Candler Forum to examine future of Black Church Studies
Students and scholars of the black church will gather at Emory University's Candler School of Theology Jan. 31-Feb. 2 for a first-ever National Black Church Studies Forum to examine the future of the field at seminaries, the church and society. Learn more about this forum »
November 28, 2005
Candler's Franklin offers inspirational messages through AIB Cable Network
Over the year Robert Franklin has been doing one minute messages for cable-casting over the Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasting (AIB) cable channel. Those messages have now been gathered to one web page; please visit the site and listen in.
November 27, 2005
Candler's Don Saliers joins Eucharist conversation on American Public Media's Speaking of Faith
Don Saliers, William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship, joined Fr. Ed Foley of the Chicago Theological Union and host, Krista Tippett, for a discussion of the Eucharist, its origins and meaning. An audio file of the Speaking of Faith program may be found at Speaking of Faith website.
October 17, 2005
Candler's McFarland offers help on Natural Science and the Doctrine of Creation
Ian McFarland, associate professor of systematic theology at Candler, is the chapel preacher for Reformation Day at Emory, October 19, 2005. Please read this interview he did with EmoryReport.
October 13, 2005
Giddens Receives 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award at Emory University
Jim Giddens 87T was honored with the 2005 Candler Distinguished Alumnus Award.
October 9, 2005
Thomas G. Long comments on worship and new technologies
Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching, was quoted, October 9, 2005 in
an Atlanta Journal Constitution article on congregations reaching their members
through iPod technology.
October 8, 2005
Franklin addresses church-state relations at Atlanta meeting
Robert Franklin, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics at Candler School of Theology, addressed the Downtown Connector on October 8, 2005. His topic was church-state relations. The Downtown Connector is a ministry of Atlanta's St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Established in 2004, the Connector works to foster dialogue among the city's decision makers and those with the power of influence the future of the downtown area. Invitees come from government, business, non-profit, and religious communities. Please read the full text of Franklin's remarks.
September 30, 2005
New certificate program in faith and health announced
Candler School of Theology and The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory announce a jointly granted certificate in Faith and Health.
September 28, 2005
Emory releases strategic plan, "Where Courageous Inquiry Leads."
After 18 months of work by Candler faculty staff, and students in concert with similar groups from across Emory University, a 'road map to the future' has been released.
September 27, 2005
Dan and Lillian Hankey receive Dean's Medals
Dan and Lillian Hankey, generous supporters of Candler and its work in world evangelism, receive Dean's Medals.
September 23, 2005
Six lectures on Paul by Bill Mallard now available on CD
Six lectures on Paul by Bill Mallard, professor of church history, emeritus, are now available on CD.
September 14, 2005
Robert Franklin issues statement on behalf of Katrina victims
Robert Franklin, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and President of the Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, issued a call for unity, justice, and worship at a press conference held at the city's Ebenezer Baptist Church.
September 11, 2005
Saliers and Young Collaborate on New Anthem
Don Saliers, William R, Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship and Carlton R "Sam" Young, professor of church music emeritus, collaborated on a new anthem, "The Light of Christ," premiered on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Augusta, GA. Also premiered at this special service in honor of the congregation's musician, Jamie Council Garvey, was Salier's new hymn "Who Shall Sound the Glory."
September 6, 2005
Kysar serving in Jackson, MS
Robert Kysar, Bandy Professor of Preaching and New Testament Emeritus at Candler, has answered the call to do something in response to hurricane Katrina. For the month of September he will serve in Jackson, MS as coordinator of Lutheran-Episcopal volunteers.
September 2, 2005
Three Candler students honored with FTE fellowships
The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) has announced its fellowship recipients for the 2005-06 academic year. Three Candler students are among those honored. Erin Hall of Dallas, TX, a graduate of Samford University and Josh Houston of Sunnyvale, TX, a Texas A & M graduate are Congregational Fellows. Nominated for these fellowships by their congregations, they receive support from both FTE and their home churches. Erika Lewis of Marietta, GA, a graduate of Hampton University and Duke University, is a Ministry Fellow. Her award encourages initiative and independent study in the summer following the first year of seminary study.
July 14, 2005
Candler provides leadership at the FUMMWA conference
Candler people were active leaders at the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of The Fellowship of United Methodist Musicians and the Worship Arts (FUMMWA) in San Francisco in July. On Thursday, July 14, Don Saliers, Carlton Young and Barbara Day Miller provided the leadership for the concluding festival liturgy, celebrated in Grace Cathedral. Saliers
preached and was celebrant at Holy Communion, with Barbara Day Miller as cantor. A newly commissioned Eucharistic prayer was written for the occasion by Saliers, with a new through-composed musical setting by Young. Plans are for this this musical setting to be published later this year. The conference, "Preaching from the Center," drew nearly 600 United
Methodists from around the United States. In addition to their worship leadership, Young and Saliers also taught seminar classes in musical composition for worship, and the role of music in worship, respectively.
June 17, 2005
Candler's David Key Questions Southern Baptist Evangelism Methodologies
David Key, Director of the Baptist Studies Program at Candler School of Theology comments on Southern Baptist evangelism concerns.
June 17, 2005
Daughter Follows in her Mother's Candler Footsteps
Precious Lundy '05T is prepared followed her mother to Candler and now into parish ministry.
June 15, 2005
Korean Congregation Searches for English-Speaking Intern
Naeri Methodist Church in luncheon, Korea is looking for an English-speaking
pastor-intern.
June 15, 2005
Three Candler Women among 2005-06 Georgia Harkness Scholarship Winners
Candler students Linda G. Birchall, Beverly W. Casstevens, and Sheila L. Elliott are among the ten United Methodist seminarians receiving 2005-06 Harkness Scholarships.
June 14, 2005
Bishop White Chairs African-American Songbook Committee
Candler Bishop-in-Residence Woodie W. White introduces new United Methodist songbook.
June 10, 2005
Chronicle Features Erskine's Latest Book
The June 10, 2005 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education featured the latest book by Noel Leo Erskine, From Garvey to Marley; Rastafari Theology (University Press of Florida, 2005). Erskine is associate professor of theology and ethics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University.
June 6, 2005
Candler Associate Dean Advocates for Young Seminarians
Young seminarians struggle with stereotypes, build network.
June 06, 2005
YTI staffer speaks out on violent video games
David White, former director of research and youth ministry education at Candler School of Theology, warns against the effects of violent video games.
May 23, 2005
Emory's Religion Center to merge with Law and Religion Program
A merger of two Emory programs will enhance exploration of religious traditions and their influence on the development of law.
May 11, 2005
Four Candler professors honored with grants, awards
Professors Nancy L. Eiesland, Michael Joseph Brown, E. Brooks Holifield, and
Don E. Saliers were honored this spring with prestigious grants and awards.
May 01, 2005
Don E. Saliers elected to American Theological Society
Candler professor Don E. Saliers, one of the world's most respected leaders in the fields of worship, liturgics, and music, is a newly elected member of the American Theological Society.
April 14, 2005
Newsom honored by Birmingham-Southern College.
Carol Newsom, professor of Old Testament, receives alumni award from her alma mater, Birmingham-Southern College.
March 08, 2005
Tsunami report.
Warren L. Harbert 63T, a retired UC missionary to Indonesia, provides context for the 12.26.04 tsunami disaster and, with friends on-site, reports on relief and recovery efforts.
March 04, 2005
MTS student at Candler plays key role in tsunami relief.
Joseph J. Iarocci, a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) candidate at Candler is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Office for CARE USA. His role in tsunami relief is key.
February 12, 2005
Brent Strawn comments on Dead Seas Scrolls Exhibit.
Brent Strawn, assistant professor of Old Testament at Candler School of Theology, was one of the experts quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article on the Dead Seas Scrolls exhibit in Alabama./p>
February 03, 2005
Pastoral care expert joins Candler faculty.
Emmanuel Y. Lartey, one of the world's most respected authorities on pastoral theology, counseling, and care, has joined the Candler faculty.
February 02, 2005
Franklin responds to Cosby.
Robert M. Franklin, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics at Candler and Emory University responded to Bill Cosby's recent campaign to revive a culture of personal and parental responsibility during a major speech at the Emory Law School on February 2, 2005.
January 28, 2005
Pitts Library receives grant to continue digital woodcut project.
The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) awarded Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology, Emory University $8,000 to continue the work of digitizing woodcuts and metal engravings from its holdings of 16th-19th century publications.
January 26, 2005
Candler grad honored by the National Association of United Methodist Evangelists.
Dr. Reyonlds W. Greene Jr., '430X, '45C, '45T, is a recipient of the 2005 Philip Award.
January 25, 2005
Church would be healthier if bishops elected nationally, Dean says.
Russell E. Richey, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA addressed the first meeting of the United Methodist Church's Connectional Table in San Diego, CA. In two presentations, Richey detailed the variety of ways the Methodist and United Methodist Churches have organized for ministry and called the denomination to flexibility and creativity in the face of present realities.
January 03, 2005
Candler authors announce new books.
Along with essays and chapters in other books, two Candler School of Theology faculty members announced the publishing of new books: The Lord's Prayer Through North African Eyes: A Window Into Early Christianity by Michael Joseph Brown (T. & T. Clark Publishers, Ltd., 2005) and Teaching As A Sacramental Act by Mary Elizabeth Mullino Moore (Pilgrim Press, 2004). Books may be ordered from the Candler Cokesbury Bookstore, 404.727.6336 or from the Cokesbury retail web site.
January 01, 2005
Robert Franklin reflects on his winter trip to Asia.
Robert Franklin, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics at Emory University, traveled in Asia from December 26, 2004 to January 23, 2005. His trip was supported by the Southern Education Foundation of Atlanta. He reports, "My purpose was to observe and inquire about the public roles of religion in Asia, particularly around the issues of poverty alleviation, violence prevention, and promoting human rights." Using an extended 'postcard' format, he sent two dispatches home to Candler School of Theology.
January 01, 2005
Candler School of Theology Strengthens Korean Connection.
Funded by a $270,000 grant from The Henry Luce Foundation, Candler will further develop its already strong program for Koreans and Korea-Americans.
August 07, 2004
Superstar preachers help their peers
Superstar preachers Thomas G. Long, Barbara Brown Taylor and Fred Craddock help their peers hone their sermon skills at Candler workshop.
July 14, 2004
Three Candler graduates elected Bishop in the United Methodist Church.
United Methodists in the Southeast elected three Candler graduates to the office of Bishop during the regional jurisdictional meeting, July 14-17, 2004.
April 04, 2004
Rachel Cochran honored with Dean`s Medal
Rachel Cochran, a member of the Church Street United Methodist Church (UMC), Knoxville, TN received the Dean`s medal for exceptional service in support of Candler School of Theology and its educational mission at worship on Sunday, April 4, 2004. Candler Dean Russell E. Richey made the presentation. Mrs. Cochran has established 8 endowments at Candler, 7 for scholarships and 1 to support our music program. The endowments are named for family members and former pastors at Church Street UMC, including Bishop Richard Looney who was elected to the episcopacy from the church and Bishop Clay Lee who, before his retirement, served the Holston Conference UMC in eastern Tennessee. Mrs. Cochran has served for 40 years on the Committee of 100, a select group of lay leaders who support Candler and act as its ambassadors. The Dean`s Medal represents singular commitment and contribution to Candler School of Theology. Candler awards it infrequently, reserving it for persons whose efforts on behalf of the school have had transformative effect.
March 17, 2004
Bishop Woodie W. White named Bishop in Residence
Bishop Woodie W. White of the Indiana Conference, United Methodist Church, has been named Bishop in Residence, beginning in September 2004. White, who has served in Indiana since 1992, will retire next summer. A native of New York City, White attended Paine College in Augusta, GA and the Boston University School of Theology. He served congregations in Massachusetts and Michigan. From 1969 to 1984 he was General Secretary of the General Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church. Elected a Bishop in 1984, he served the Illinois Great Rivers Area prior to coming to Indiana. He was president of the General Board of Discipleship from 1988-92 and president of the Council of Bishops in 1996-97. In making this appointment, Dean Russell E. Richey noted, "Candler has enjoyed wonderful tutelage from and has a great tradition of Bishops in residence. We are pleased that Bishop White will sustain that heritage, be available to students for counsel, join the United Methodist Studies faculty, and teach also in one of the several areas in which his witness has been so powerful, the church and race relations."
March 10, 2004
Candler featured in United Methodist Reporter
The United Methodist Reporter (UMR), in its edition for the week of March 10, featured a story about Candler School of Theology written by Alice Smith, editor of the Georgia Wesleyan Christian Advocate.
February 03, 2004
Dr. Rex Matthews Returns to Candler as Visiting Professor
Rex D. Matthews has been appointed visiting assistant professor of historical theology at Candler School of Theology.
January 13, 2004
Dean Richey Calls for a Reconsideration of the Role of the DS
Candler Dean Russell E. Richey told District Superintendents (DS) from across the Southeast Jurisdiction(SEJ) of the United Methodist Church that their office is key to the future of the denomination, "The district superintendencey...ought to be the chief missional, evangelistic, and strategic office of United Methodism." The DSs gathered at Epworth-by-the-Sea, January 13-16, 2004 for the SEJ cabinet consultation.
December 04, 2003
Former President Jimmy Carter visits Candler
November 14, 2003
New Basic Graduate Theological Studies Program at Candler
Candler School of Theology will offer short-term intensive courses in a Basic Graduate Theological Studies (BGTS) program in January and the summer semester. The program is primarily designed to provide graduate hours in theological studies for both interested laity and those pursuing an alternate route to ordination in the United Methodist Church.
May 12, 2003
Commencement 2003 Speech given by Dr. Steve Kraftchick.
At the 2003 Candler Commencement Ceremony held at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church on May 12, Dr. Steven J. Kraftchick, outgoing Associate Dean of Academic Affairs addresses the graduates to reflect "If this isn't nice, what is?"
February 20, 2003
Lilly Gives Grant to YTI.
Emory University's Candler School of Theology has been awarded a four-year, $2,182,200 grant by the Lilly Endowment Inc. for its Youth Theological Initiative, a 10-year-old center for research and theological education of youth that became a model for such programs across the nation.
November 25, 2002
Candler prof elected VP of international scholarly society.
David Petersen, professor of Old Testament at Emory University's Candler School of Theology, was elected vice-president of the Society of Biblical Literature at the society's annual meeting in Toronto. Petersen has served the SBL as a member of its executive committee and chaired the research and publication committee. Petersen's scholarly interests include the first chapters of Genesis. He is the associate editor of "HarperCollins Bible Commentary, Revised Edition." Candler School of Theology has produced two SBL officers in the last decade. In addition to Petersen, Gene Tucker, professor of Old Testament emeritus, served as president in 1996.
October 08, 2002
Robert Franklin Honored at Candler.
Robert M. Franklin, former president of Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), has been named by Emory University President William M. Chace as Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics at Emory's Candler School of Theology.
September 21, 2002
Candler conference looks at youth ministry.
Mary Elizabeth Moore, professor of religion and education at Emory University's Candler School of Theology, used her keynote address Thursday evening to counter criticisms of youth culture by listing the yearnings and hopes she finds in the current high school generation. According to her research, today's young people are yearning for religious experience, community, an understanding of the world, ethical guidance, and the opportunity to make a difference in the world. Emory graduate, Kathy Turpin, reported, Friday morning, on preliminary results of a research project undertaken with YTI 'scholars' from the 10 year life of the Summer Academy -- a four week residential program for selected high school students. After recognizing that the people coming to the summer academy are exceptional in a variety of ways, she stated that research points toward 7 important learnings that have implications for all youth ministry. Those seven learnings are: youth are formed in the community they create, open discussion of theological questions is crucial, specific content from the courses offered shapes life values, community service during the academy moves commitments to action, quiet time allows and encourages careful thought, critical thinking is encouraged, and relationships with adult mentors are important. Thomas Thangaraj, Candler professor and adult mentor during the summer academy told the conference that he has learned about his own teaching from his time with the 'scholars.' He also learned to take more seriously the journey of formation traveled by young people and that he could related effectively without having to sacrifice his adult behaviors and views. Kenda Creasy Dean, assistant professor of youth, church and culture at Princeton Theological Seminary reviewed suicide bombers and high school shootings and observed that "Teenagers are dying for God -- in every way we can imagine." She called for congregations to become sites of theological education and observed that such a program must be passionate, public, personal, in the world and must take seriously that youth are natural theologians. Roger Nishioka, associate professor of Christian education at Columbia Theological Seminary took note of YTI's 10 years of service and observed that its learnings must now be integrated into the larger story that is the Church's story.
September 03, 2002
Holladay addresses fall convocation.
Candler School of Theology officially opened fall semester with the traditional Convocation in Cannon Chapel on Tuesday, September 3. Professor Carl R. Holladay was installed as the Charles Howard Candler Professor of New Testament and delivered the Convocation address, "A Reason for the Hope Within Us." The worship service included music and liturgy led by Candler faculty and students.
August 01, 2002
3 Candler professors take to the airwaves.
Candler professors, Bondi, Mahan, and Winstanley, used their expertise and professional interests to speak to significant public issues on radio programs produced recently by National Public Radio (NPR) and Minnesota Public Radio (MPR).
April 11, 2002
Candler prof to direct music at 2004 United Methodist General Conference.
Barbara Day Miller, assistant dean of worship and lecturer in liturgical practices at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, has been named music director for the 2004 General Conference of the United Methodist Church meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. As music director, Day Miller will plan for all the music during the meeting. She will lead the hymn singing, choose choirs for various events, and assist the leaders of the meeting in creating an environment of worship that will foster contemplation and faithful action. The General Conference brings together United Methodists from around the world for 12 days of legislative and business action that set the direction for the denomination for the following 4 years.
April 10, 2002
William Lawrence appointed Dean at Perkins School of Theology, SMU.
William B. Lawrence, Candler associate dean for Development and Church Relations has been appointed Dean at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. In announcing Lawrence's appointment, Candler Dean, Russell E. Richey said, "We will miss Bill greatly. Under his leadership our relationship with the church and with this school's various friends has been strengthened." Lawrence joined the Candler senior staff in 2001 after serving the United Methodist Church as a pastor, professor, and district superintendent. Perkins School of Theology is one of 13 schools of theology related to the United Methodist Church.
March 20, 2002
Don Saliers to give Distinguished Faculty Lecture, 4 p.m. in the Winship Ballroom.
Don Saliers, William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship will give the seventh annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thursday, March 21, 2002, 4 p.m. in the Winship Ballroom on the Emory Campus. Saliers lecture, "Where Beauty and Terror Lie: The Poetics of Everyday Life," will attempt to shed light on a world of contrasts. Distinguished Faculty lecturers are chosen by Emory's Faculty Council from a submitted list of nominees.
January 31, 2002
P. Alice Rogers to join Candler faculty.
Alice Rogers, one of the most popular and highly respected pastors in the North Georgia Conference, United Methodist Church, will join the Candler faculty for the Fall 2002 semester. She will teach practical theology and direct the Teaching Parish Program. The Teaching Parish Program is a cooperative venture between Candler and various conferences in the Southeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. It strengthens the Candler student's ministry in local parishes and relates that experience to the students' theological education.
January 14, 2002
Petersen to join Candler faculty.
Russell E. Richey, Dean, Candler School of Theology, announced on January 14, 2002 that Dr. David Petersen, a distinguished Old Testament scholar and teacher, currently on the faculty of Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO will join the Candler faculty for the fall 2002 semester. Dr. Petersen has published numerous books and articles, most recently, "The Prophetic Literature: An Introduction". He was worked as Senior Old Testament Editor for "The New Interpreter's Bible".
December 07, 2001
Candler receives grant from Lilly Endowment.
The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment has awarded $172,453 to Candler School of Theology to conduct studies on improving and expanding graduate education in religious practices. The need for this study was underscored when the Auburn Center for the Study of Theological Education concluded that faculty vacancies in the practical subjects are difficult to fill and that more than half the faculty in practical fields are within five years of retiring. Under the grant Candler will consult with groups and individuals about needs and will plan with Emory's Graduate Division of Religion for improved and expanded programs in graduate education for practical theology.
November 30, 2001
Pitts Theology Library awarded grant for its ongoing digitization projects.
Pitts Theology Library was one of nine libraries chosen to receive grants that will establish a freely available, web-searchable, central repository of digital resources. This Cooperative Digital Resources Initiative will serve as a model for future digitizing projects.
November 09, 2001
British rare book dealer honored for his work with and for Pitts Theology Library.
The Pitts Theology Library, with over 500,000 books in the general collection, is the second largest theological library in the United States. It is also, however, the repository for over 100,000 rare books. These include the Kessler Reformation collection, significant hymnbook holdings, and a collection of works dealing with religion in Great Britain since 1660. Brian Carter, a British rare book agent, has served the Pitts Theology Library for over 25 years as the library has pursued British materials. At a November 9, 2001 event to mark the addition of the 100,000 and 100,001 books, Mr. Carter was honored with the presentation of the Dean's medallion.
November 08, 2001
Candler School of Theology and friends honor Dr. J. Maxwell Miller.
17 colleagues and former students organized and presented to Dr. Miller a book reflecting and honoring his teaching and research career. Included are scholarly articles that reflect Dr. Miller's interests in archaeology, biblical studies, history, and philology. The book was presented to Dr. Miller during the fall banquet for Candler School of Theology's Committee of 100. The Committee of 100 is a gathering of Candler's strongest supporters for a time of fellowship, education, and planning.