MDiv schedule

Pre-orientation Event
Monday, August 20

3^rd Floor Lobby
CST 301

Check-In with Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid, Registrar and Development

Stop by the 3rd floor lobby to pick up your Emory ID card, complete important admissions and financial aid business, sign up for Office of Development events - and for free gifts!  

Required Event for New International Students
Monday, August 20
International Student and Scholar Services Orientation 

Psychology Building Rooms 290 & 230 (for F & J Students) Note: Candler’s orientation will take place with Laney Graduate School students.

Important Note: All International Students should meet in CST 2

^nd

Floor Lobby to pickup lunch and leave promptly at 11:15 am.

Pre-orientation Event
Tuesday, August 21

Check-In with Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid, Registrar and Development

Stop by the 3rd floor lobby to pick up your Emory ID card, complete important admissions and financial aid business, sign up for Office of Development events - and for free gifts!  

Required Events for New International Students
Tuesday, August 21
New International Student Orientation

Note: All events take place in Candler School of Theology Building (CST).

Welcome, Gathering, and Opening Remarks

Post-Test De-Stress

Enjoy some tea, meet Candler student leaders and tutors from the Office of Student Programming, learn about international student organizations, Candler community life and resources for international students.

Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support
The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Henry Knowles, President of the Candler International Student Association (CISA)
Hyun Woo Kim, President of the Emory Korean Graduate Student Association (EKGSA)
Rodgers Chishiba, President of the Candler African Theological Students Association (CATSA)
ESOL Tutors  - Eric Mayle, Ashley Thomas, Wes Maston

CST Tour and Google Atlanta Presentation
Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support
Wes Maston, 3^rd Year MDiv Student

CST 501

Lunch 

Success in Academic Programs 

Dr. Ian McFarland, Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs; Professor of Systematic Theology
Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support

Required Events for All New Students
Wednesday, August 22

Note: All events take place in Cannon Chapel (CC) and Candler School of Theology building (CST).

Welcome, Gathering, and Opening Remarks
Dr. Jan Love, Dean and Professor of Christianity and World Politics
Dr. Ian McFarland, Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs; Professor of Systematic Theology                            
Mary Lou Greenwood Boice, Associate Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid
Dr. Steven J. Kraftchick, Director of General and Advanced Programs and Associate Professor in the Practice of New Testament Interpretation
The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support
Stacey Doremus, 3^rd Year MDiv Student / Orientation Coordinator

Worship

Opening Plenary: Thinking Theologically

Moderator: Dr. Ian McFarland, Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs; Professor of Systematic Theology
Dr. Carl R. Holladay, Charles Howard Candler Professor of New Testament Studies
Dr. Brent Strawn, Associate Professor of Old Testament
Dr. Arun W. Jones, Hankey Associate Professor of World Evangelism
Dr. Ellen Ott Marshall, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Conflict Transformation

Introduction to Spiritual Formation at Candler

Finding a Rhythm of Life in Seminary
The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation

Cannon Chapel: Space for Spiritual Formation through Prayer and Worship
The Reverend Barbara Day Miller, Associate Dean of Worship and Music       

Preparing for the Journey: Finding Your Spiritual Bearings
Kimberly Broerman, MDiv OOT, Spiritual Director at Deep Waters Center for Prayer and Exploration

Cannon Chapel

Areas around CC

Individual Reflection on Scripture

Kimberly Broerman, MDiv OOT, Spiritual Director at Deep Waters Center for Prayer and Exploration

Note: Staff/Volunteers will direct you to different areas around Cannon Chapel.

Keeping Faith in Seminary: Panel with Current CandlerStudents

The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Tyler Sit, 2^nd Year MDiv Student
Nicole Symmonds, 3^rd Year MDiv Student
Dora Thomas, 2^nd Year MDiv Student

Putting It Into Practice

Kimberly Broerman, Spiritual Director at Deep Waters Center for Prayer and Exploration

Student Guides: Krista Showalter Ehst (Coordinator), Darin Arntson, Lee Curtis , Meg Lacy, Jennifer Roberts, Mashaun Simon, Tyler Sit, Dora Lynn Thomas, and Megan Worthman

Journaling                     Spot on the Quad                                                           

Centering Prayer             Little Chapel                      

Centering Prayer             CC 314                                                                      

Labyrinth                      Brooks Commons 

Centering Art                 CC106
(2) Stations

Examen                        CC Formal Lounge                                                         

Contemplative Walk         Baker Woodlands

Shaping a Rhythm of Life in Seminary: Resources to Support

Kimberly Broerman, Spiritual Director at Deep Waters Center for Prayer and Exploration
The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support, Office of Student Programming

Closing Prayer

United Methodist Orientation & Dinner

All new United Methodist students are required to attend this information session on this information session on United Methodist programming, candidacy process, and relationships at Candler.

Dr. Anne Burkholder, Associate Dean of Methodist Studies and Professor in the Practice of Ecclesiology and Church Leadership

Required Event for All New Students
Thursday, August 23

Sign-in and Light Breakfast 

Welcome and Announcements

The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Mashaun Simon, President of the Candler Coordinating Council
Stacey Doremus, 3^rd Year MDiv Student / Orientation Coordinator

Worship

The Reverend Barbara Day Miller, Associate Dean of Worship and Music
Office of Worship Staff

Introduction to the MDiv Curriculum and First-Year Courses

Dr. Ian McFarland,Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs; Professor of Systematic Theology
Shelly Hart,Director of Academic Administration and Registrar

First-Year Courses Faculty Panel

Dr. David Jenkins, Associate Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology, Director of International Initiatives, Director of Contextual Education
Dr. Joel M. LeMon, Assistant Professor of Old Testament
Dr. Philip L. Reynolds, Aquinas Professor of Historical Theology
Dr. Karen Scheib, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology; Director of Women, Theology, and Ministry Program

MTS/MDiv Students: The Candler Writing Program

Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support
Ryan Woods, PhD Student in the Graduate Division of Religion and Candler Writing and Academic Skills Instructor

Lunch

MDiv Students: Resources for Your Study

Tracy Powell Iwaskow, Head of Public Services and Periodicals Librarian
Matthew Collins, Reference Librarian

MDiv Students: Campus Tours

Practices of a Good Student: What Do Candler Professors Expect

Dr. Rex Matthews, Associate Professor in the Practice of Historical Theology
Dr. Luther Smith, Professor of Church and Community
Lawrence Waters, 2^nd Year MDiv Student
Nicolette Paso, 2^nd Year MDiv Student 

Pack Your Suitcase: Opportunities for International Study

The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Haley Mills (Brazil – Skype), 2^nd Year MDiv
Marissa Mahoney (METS), 3^rd Year MDiv
Emmy Corey (Candler Advantage), 3^rd Year MDiv
Won Chul Shin (Candler Advantage), 3^rd Year MDiv
Matthew Hotho (Bahamas Methodist Internship), 2^nd Year MDiv
Jennifer Wyant (WMEI), 3^rd Year MDiv

What is a Certificate Program? Seven Ways to Deepen Your Theological Education

Shelly Hart, Director of Academic Administration and Registrar
Baptist Studies, The Reverend David W. Key, Program Director
Black Church Studies, Brenda Bennefield representing Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown, Professor of Homiletics, Program Director
Episcopal Studies
Faith in Health, Dr. Emmanuel Lartey, Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care and Counseling; Program Director
Human Rights, Dr. Dabney Evans, Executive Director of the Emory University Institute of Human Rights
Religious Education, Dr. Jennifer R. Ayres, Assistant Professor of Religious Education, Program Director
Women, Theology, and Ministry, Dr. Karen Scheib, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology, Program Director

Required Events for All New Students
Friday, August 24

Campus 5k Run / Walk

Sign-in and Light Breakfast

Welcome and Announcements

The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Stacey Doremus, 3^rd Year MDiv Student / Orientation Coordinator

Worship

The Reverend Barbara Day Miller, Associate Dean of Worship and Music
Office of Worship Staff

Practices of a Good Student: What Do Candler Professors Expect

Dr. L. Edward Phillips, Associate Professor of Worship and Liturgical Theology            
Dr. Alice Rogers, Associate Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology; Director of Contextual Education II; Director of the Teaching Parish Program            
Jasmine Terry, 2^nd Year MDiv Student
Wes Maston, 3^rd Year MDiv Student

The Smoking Gold Ball: Unveiling the Mystery of Candler Worship

The Reverend Barbara Day Miller, Associate Dean of Worship and Music              
Office of Worship Staff

Pack Your Suitcase: Opportunities for International Study

Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support
Haley Mills (Brazil – Skype), 2^nd Year MDiv
Emmy Corey (Candler Advantage), 3^rd Year MDiv
Won Chul Shin (Candler Advantage), 3^rd Year MDiv
Matthew Hotho (Bahamas Methodist Internship), 2^nd Year MDiv
Jennifer Wyant (WMEI), 3^rd Year MDiv

Workshop Session (Select One):

Practices of a Good Student: What Do Candler Professors Expect

Dr. L. Edward Phillips, Associate Professor of Worship and Liturgical Theology            
Dr. Alice Rogers, Associate Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology; Director of Contextual Education II; Director of the Teaching Parish Program            
Jasmine Terry, 2^nd Year MDiv Student
Wes Maston, 3^rd Year MDiv Student

The Smoking Gold Ball: Unveiling the Mystery of Candler Worship

Pack Your Suitcase: Opportunities for International Study

Audrey Hindes, Program Associate for Academic & Int’l Support Haley Mills (Brazil – Skype), 2^nd Year MDiv
Emmy Corey (Candler Advantage), 3^rd Year MDiv
Won Chul Shin (Candler Advantage), 3^rd Year MDiv
Matthew Hotho (Bahamas Methodist Internship), 2^nd Year MDiv
Jennifer Wyant (WMEI), 3^rd Year MDiv

What is a Certificate Program? Seven Ways to Deepen Your Theological Education

Shelly Hart, Director of Academic Administration and Registrar
Baptist Studies, The Reverend David W. Key, Program Director
Black Church Studies, Brenda Bennefield representing Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown, Professor of Homiletics, Program Director
Episcopal Studies
Faith in Health, Dr. Emmanuel Lartey, Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care and Counseling; Program Director
Human Rights, Dr. Dabney Evans, Executive Director of the Emory University Institute of Human Rights
Religious Education, Dr. Jennifer R. Ayres, Assistant Professor of Religious Education, Program Director
Women, Theology, and Ministry, Dr. Karen Scheib, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology, Program Director

Orientation Celebration Lunch

Enjoy a cookout with representatives of the Candler Coordinating Council and Candler Faculty and Staff. Families welcome, registration required.

Monday, August 27

Locker Rental

Campus Business

Required Events for All New MDiv Students
Tuesday, August 28

Sign-in and Light Breakfast

Welcome and Announcements

The Reverend Ellen Echols Purdum, Assistant Dean of Student Life and Spiritual Formation
Stacey Doremus, 3^rd Year MDiv Student / Orientation Coordinator

First Year MDiv Advising Groups

Dr. Ian McFarland, Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs; Professor of Systematic Theology
Shelly Hart, Director of Academic Administration and Registrar 

MDiv Advising Group Meetings
Shelly Hart, Director of Academic Administration and Registrar

CST 250         Wesley deSouza
CST 322         Noel Erskine
CST 401         Teresa Fry Brown
CST 411         Emmanuel Lartey
CST 421         Tom Long
CST 447         Ellen Marshall
CST 501         Ed Phillips
CST 549         Philip Reynolds
CC 312           Karen Scheib
CC 314           Luther Smith
CST 102         Brent Strawn
CST 102         Jacob Wright
CC 106           Bob Winstead  /  Alice Rogers
                      Teaching Parish Students
CST 517         Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore                                                                                    Episcopal Studies Students

Contextual Education I Plenary

Dr. David Jenkins, Associate Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology, Director of International Initiatives, Director of Contextual Education I
Rachelle Brown, 2^nd Year MDiv, C3 Secretary
Eric Rucker, 2^nd Year MDiv
Katie (Katherine) Alicia Sack, 2^nd Year MDiv

Teaching Parish Plenary

Episcopal Studies Certificate Program Plenary

Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, Interim Director of Episcopal Studies Program

Lunch

Please pick up your lunch from CST 102 and take it to the appropriate location indicated below.

Teaching Parish Lunch

Episcopal Studies Certificate Program Lunch

Contextual Education Lunch with Site Supervisor                                 
CST 102        Action Ministries
CST 501        Campbell-Stone Apt.                    
CST 447        Congregational Ministries with Refugees
CST 102        Emory Hospital               
CST 401        Frazer Center
CC 314          Genesis House
CST 411        Gwinnett Medical Center
CST 549        Holy Comforter
CST 421        Metro Transitional Center / Helms Facility / Lee Arrendale State Prison
CST 250        Refugee Social Service Agencies
CST 322        Wesley Woods   

Contextual Education Site Visits

If your site is listed below, you will have dinner with your contextual education group and return to campus later than 5:30 pm.

Action Ministries
Campbell Stone
Congregational Ministries with Refugees
Emory Hospital
Frazer Center
Genesis House
Gwinnett Medical Center
Metro Transitional Center / Helms Facility / Lee Arrendale State Prison (Note: dinner will not be provided)

Episcopal Studies Introduction to Services and Resources

Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, Interim Director of Episcopal Studies Program

Teaching Parish Plenary (continued)

Teaching Parish Breakout Sessions

CST 411   Dr. Don Harp, Pastor in Residence of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church
CST 447   Rev. Ricky Varnell, Pastor of Gray United Methodist Church
CST 501   Dr. Royeese Stowe, Pastor of Chamblee First United Methodist Church

Orientation Evaluation – All Students