Scotland's John Bell to Lead Evening of Song at Candler School of Theology

The term “church musicians” conjures images of performers: organists and guitarists playing on Sunday morning or sopranos and tenors trading solos on ambitious anthems. But the idea that every person in attendance for worship is also a church musician is a key theme of Candler School of Theology’s spring conference, “The Singing Church: Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Congregational Song.” As part of the conference, John Bell, renowned for his ability to get an entire church singing, will lead an evening of music on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Cannon Chapel.

February 7, 2012

REAL Commitment: Nine Candler Grads Perform 'Dream Worship' Wedding

When couples are planning their wedding, there’s usually a conversation about how many bridesmaids and groomsmen will be involved. For Kate Floyd 07T and Kyle Tau 10T, the issue was how many officiants would participate in the ceremony.

The final number? Nine – all Candler alumni, like the bride and groom.

January 31, 2012

Diverse Slate of Scholars on Tap for Dean's Lecture Series

In Fall 2011, Candler School of Theology introduced the Dean’s Lecture Series, featuring free, monthly conversations with influential figures in history, culture, academics, and ministry. Candler students and other members of the Emory community had the opportunity to hear from scholars as varied as a civil rights legend and an up-and-coming scholar in early Christianity. That diversity is maintained in the spring semester’s slate of speakers.

Jennifer Graber, assistant professor of religious studies at The College of Wooster, delivers her lecture, “The Search for the Christian Prison in the Early American Republic” on February 15.