The latest news from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/rss.xmlhttp://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/rss.xmlTue, 21 May 2013 14:23:07 -0400Cascade ServerOne of the most accessible venues for United Methodist alumni to connect to their alma mater, the Candler Clubs debut Memorial Day weekend with a supportive gathering in storm-ravaged Oklahoma. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/candler-clubs-preview.cfm?utm_medium=rssFri, 24 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/candler-clubs-preview.cfm?utm_medium=rssA new book from Candler Assistant Professor Gregory Ellison explores how too many African American young men are still being rendered mute and invisible by society (or 'cut dead'), and what can be done about it.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/ellison-new-book.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/ellison-new-book.cfm?utm_medium=rssCandler's Ted Smith, assistant professor of preaching and ethics, will a deliver a keynote address at the University of Virginia's annual Spring Institute in Lived Theology, May 22-24.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/smith-uva-conference.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/smith-uva-conference.cfm?utm_medium=rssBright blue skies shone down on Emory's 168th Commencement as the Class of 2013, their family and friends celebrated their graduation. The university awarded more than 4,100 degrees on the day, and Candler conferred 150 of them.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/commencement-ceremony-2013.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/commencement-ceremony-2013.cfm?utm_medium=rssOn Monday, May 13, the graduating class of Candler School of Theology will line up with students from all of Emory's graduate and undergraduate programs for the 168th commencement exercises of Emory University.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/candler-commencement-2013.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/candler-commencement-2013.cfm?utm_medium=rssSearching for employment opportunities can be a job in itself. Candler School of Theology wants to ease that process for its students and alumni, which is what a new online resource hopes to do.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/candler-career-services.cfm?utm_medium=rssFri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/candler-career-services.cfm?utm_medium=rssA conference honoring one of Candler's most distinguished faculty members kicks off with a public keynote address that explores the life and accomplishments of the country's foremost religious leader of the 20th century.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/conference-brooks-holifield.cfm?utm_medium=rssThu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/05/conference-brooks-holifield.cfm?utm_medium=rssL'Arche is an intentional faith community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together. A simple definition, but this article explores how these communities are having profound effects in shaping the faith of those who come into contact with them. As a new L'Arche community opens in Candler's backyard, we explore the riches of relationship with "different" neighbors.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/connection/winter2013/larche-builds-community-while-shaping-faith.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/connection/winter2013/larche-builds-community-while-shaping-faith.cfm?utm_medium=rssCandler's annual Honors Day was held on Thursday, April 25 in Cannon Chapel. Titled "A Celebration of Vocational and Academic Excellence," two dozen awards were presented to Candler students, faculty and staff.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/honors-day-2013.cfm?utm_medium=rssThu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/honors-day-2013.cfm?utm_medium=rssThe garden adjacent to Centenary United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia, isn't exactly paradise. It's more like an empty lot that has a few picnic tables and a half dozen raised beds growing bulbous purple eggplant, lush leafy lettuces, and fancy onions. But four Candler alumni are doing whatever is humanly possible to transform the space and the surrounding neighborhood into a modern-day Eden.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/connection/winter2013/return-to-eden.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/connection/winter2013/return-to-eden.cfm?utm_medium=rssFrom our alumni magazine to webinars, Candler offers several ways for alumni to connect to us. But if you want the real deal -- a class with Candler faculty -- that's also an option. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/03/auditing-candler-classes.cfm?utm_medium=rssThu, 18 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/03/auditing-candler-classes.cfm?utm_medium=rssSome evangelical pastors have begun de-emphasizing homosexuality in their sermons. David Key, director of Baptist studies, sheds some light on why in a recent story by AP writer Travis Loller.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/key-rocky-mount.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/key-rocky-mount.cfm?utm_medium=rssAnthony Briggman, assistant professor of the history of early Christianity, will present the next installment of Candler's Office Hours: Practical Ministry Webinar, Tuesday, April 16, from noon-1:00 p.m. EDT.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/briggman-office-hours.cfm?utm_medium=rssThu, 11 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/briggman-office-hours.cfm?utm_medium=rssCritically acclaimed American poet, essayist, and undertaker Thomas Lynch will deliver his second public lecture as the McDonald Family Chair on the Life and Teachings of Jesus and their Impact on Culture, Wednesday night.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/thomas-lynch-feast-of-language.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/thomas-lynch-feast-of-language.cfm?utm_medium=rssDavid Key, director of Baptist studies, lauded the late Rev. Gordon Cosby in an April 5 story in The Washington Post. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/key-washington-post.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/key-washington-post.cfm?utm_medium=rssBishops Hall was demolished in March to make way for Phase II of our building. This slideshow charts the process. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/03/real-change-bishops-hall.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 08 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/03/real-change-bishops-hall.cfm?utm_medium=rssCatholic scholar Paul Kollman will deliver the next installment of the Dean's Lecture Series on Friday, April 12, with an address entitled "Understanding the World Christian Turn in Theology and the History of Christianity."http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/kollman-deans-lecture.cfm?utm_medium=rssSun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/kollman-deans-lecture.cfm?utm_medium=rssBrent Strawn, associate professor of Old Testament, visited CNN¿s Atlanta studios on Easter Sunday to discuss Easter traditions around the world. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/strawn-easter-traditions.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/strawn-easter-traditions.cfm?utm_medium=rssJacob Wright, associate professor of Hebrew Bible, explored the ¿Myths of Moses¿ in a Holy Week column for the Huffington Post. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/wright-myths-of-moses.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/04/wright-myths-of-moses.cfm?utm_medium=rssTed Smith, assistant professor of preaching and ethics, penned a recent feature for The Christian Century titled, "Making Lent Difficult: The Case for Rigorous Disciplines."http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/03/tsmith-christian-century.cfm?utm_medium=rssThu, 28 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2013/03/tsmith-christian-century.cfm?utm_medium=rss