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Religion and Ethics
Emory College was founded by Methodists, and the university maintains a formal affiliation with the United Methodist Church. The Candler School of Theology is one of 13 United Methodist seminaries.
The Emory Center for Ethics develops academic and public programs to explore how ethical issues underlie decisions that shape our society.
Emory’s Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) is a university-wide resource that supports the diverse spiritual lives of all students, faculty and staff.
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- Theologian, civil rights icon Howard Thurman to be focus of national conferenceFeb. 15, 2022
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- New Emory Interfaith Center to provide much-needed gathering spaceDec. 14, 2021
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- ‘Let the record show’: Rothschild Memorial Lecture will probe Ginsburg legacyNov. 3, 2021
- Joanne Solis-Walker to join Emory's Candler School of TheologyOct. 21, 2021
- Luke Timothy Johnson returns to Candler School of Theology as McDonald ChairSept. 8, 2021
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- Candler embarks on final phase of theological education project funded by Lilly EndowmentDec. 17, 2020
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