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, 15 May 2012 13:12:00 -0400Cascade ServerMonday's commencement exercises began with rain and students huddled under umbrellas, but they ended with sunshine and more than 100 new Candler graduates posing with their diplomas. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/candler-awards-126-degrees.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/candler-awards-126-degrees.cfm?utm_medium=rssBring your umbrella! Emory's ceremony on the quadrangle will take place despite light rain. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/commencement-light-rain.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/commencement-light-rain.cfm?utm_medium=rssCandler will present more than 100 degrees in commencement exercises taking place on Monday, May 14.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/candler-gears-up-for-commencement.cfm?utm_medium=rssFri, 11 May 2012 17:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/candler-gears-up-for-commencement.cfm?utm_medium=rssThe Candler Singers will present "Life is Stronger than Death: Songs of Hope and Resurrection" May 12 at 5 p.m. in Cannon Chapel on Emory's campus. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/candler-singers-concert-cannon-chapel.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/candler-singers-concert-cannon-chapel.cfm?utm_medium=rssJan Love, dean of Candler School of Theology, was elected to the University Senate of The United Methodist Church at the denomination's 2012 General Conference. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/love-elected-umc-university-senate.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 01 May 2012 11:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/love-elected-umc-university-senate.cfm?utm_medium=rssSecond-year M Div student Alex Thompson is the 2012-2013 recipient of Emory's Robert T. Jones Jr. Fellowship, which provides full funding for one year of study at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/alex-thompson-awarded-bobby-jones-fellowship.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/05/alex-thompson-awarded-bobby-jones-fellowship.cfm?utm_medium=rssCandler School of Theology's annual Honors Day was held on April 19 in Cannon Chapel. This year's celebration was titled "A Celebration of Vocational and Academic Excellence."http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/honors-day-2012.cfm?utm_medium=rssFri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/honors-day-2012.cfm?utm_medium=rssLee Herring has created the Rebecca Redd Herring Endowment for Women in Pastoral Ministry in memory of his wife, who earned a Master of Divinity degree from Candler in 1995.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/herring-honors-wifes-legacy.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/herring-honors-wifes-legacy.cfm?utm_medium=rssDr. Brent A. Strawn, associate professor of Old Testament, has been appointed to the editorial board of the Old Testament Library commentary series, published by Westminster John Knox Press. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/strawn-old-testament-library-editorial-board.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/strawn-old-testament-library-editorial-board.cfm?utm_medium=rssOn April 19, Pitts Theology Library presents "Seeing the Stories," a lecture by Don Saliers on the art of John August Swanson. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/saliers-swanson-storytelling.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/saliers-swanson-storytelling.cfm?utm_medium=rssJacob L. Wright, Candler's associate professor of Hebrew Bible, will host a conference at Emory May 6 - 8 entitled "Jews, Military Service, and Collective Belonging: From Antiquity to the Present." http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/wright-conference-jewish-military-service.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/wright-conference-jewish-military-service.cfm?utm_medium=rssCandler School of Theology in Atlanta and General Theological Seminary in New York are seeking input on a new joint program in Peacebuilding, Justice and Conflict Transformation. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-general-peacebuilding-survey.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 09 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-general-peacebuilding-survey.cfm?utm_medium=rssThe Candler Singers, a select group of skilled musicians from Candler School of Theology, will present ¿Life is Stronger than Death: Songs of Hope and Resurrection¿ during a short tour of central Florida April 28 and 29 ahead of performances at the General Conference of the United Methodist Church.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-singers-florida-tour.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 09 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-singers-florida-tour.cfm?utm_medium=rssThe Candler Singers, a select group of skilled musicians from Emory University's Candler School of Theology, will present "Life is Stronger than Death: Songs of Hope and Resurrection" April 22, 4 p.m. at Duluth First United Methodist Church.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-singers-duluth-first-umc.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 09 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-singers-duluth-first-umc.cfm?utm_medium=rssFrom March 19 to March 21, participants of Candler's spring conference, titled "The Singing Church: Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Congregational Song," explored the question of how to truly welcome all songs and visions into worship.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/what-song-do-we-need-to-sing.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 03 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/what-song-do-we-need-to-sing.cfm?utm_medium=rssCandler students, alumni, faculty, and staff are attending General Conference, the quadrennial meeting of the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-presence-general-conference.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 03 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/candler-presence-general-conference.cfm?utm_medium=rssFor her Lenten discipline, MDiv student Peggy Jean Craig created "40 Days and 40 Nights," a series of videos featuring Christians talking about their faith. Craig's goal was to expand the view of what Christianity is today.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/real-dialogue-lenten-reflections-christianity.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 03 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/real-dialogue-lenten-reflections-christianity.cfm?utm_medium=rssSteven Kraftchick is helping to lead Candler School of Theology's efforts to offer more core courses online. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/kraftchick-online-courses.cfm?utm_medium=rssTue, 03 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/04/kraftchick-online-courses.cfm?utm_medium=rssTwo individuals with Candler connections were honored as "Atlanta Community Leaders of Faith" by the national religious radio program Day 1 at an event on February 28. http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/03/atlanta-community-leaders-of-faith-honorees-candler-connection.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 05 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0500http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/03/atlanta-community-leaders-of-faith-honorees-candler-connection.cfm?utm_medium=rssFor the third year in a row, Candler School of Theology students took part in the National Festival of Young Preachers, an ecumenical event sponsored by the Academy of Preachers.http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/03/candler-participates-young-preachers-festival.cfm?utm_medium=rssMon, 05 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500http://www.candler.emory.edu/news/releases/2012/03/candler-participates-young-preachers-festival.cfm?utm_medium=rss