The Candler School of Theology at Emory University will observe its centennial celebration during this week as part of year-long commemoration called “The Candler Centennial in Story and Prophecy.”
The anniversary is designed to highlight the school’s contributions to theological education, the church and to engage students in conversation about the future of theological education. The commemoration features a series of events, performances and exhibits during the fall and spring semesters.
Candler has graduated more than 10,000 students since the spring of 1915. About 70 percent serve as pastors in congregations. Others found positions in education, law social justice and the arts. Candler is one of 13 official seminaries of the United Methodist Church.
On Thursday, there will be an 11 a.m. worship service at Cannon Chapel, that includes a sermon by Brent Strawn, professor of Old Testament and the debut of the centennial video.
At 6 p.m. at Cannon, there will be a program about Candler and will include presentations and performances.
On Friday at 10:30 a.m., Luther E. Smith Jr. , professor emeritus of church and community, will give a talk on “Since We are Surrounded.”
There will also a be a new arrangement of the hymn “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart,” composed for the occasion by Carlton R. Young, professor emeritus of church music; and recognition of Candler’s 56 Centennial Medalists. A Centennial Convocation lunch will follow.
For a schedule of events go to: www.candler.emory.edu/about/centennial/events/index.html
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