Religious & Spiritual Life
Founded on Faith
Emory was founded by Methodists in 1836. Nearly two hundred years later, we've grown into a place where people of all different faiths and degrees of devotion come together.
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Candler School of Theology
One of 13 seminaries of the United Methodist Church, and offering 16 degrees, Candler School of Theology shapes open-hearted learners into creative leaders for ministries worldwide.
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Office of Spiritual and Religious Life
The Emory Office of Spiritual and Religious Life is a university-wide office charged with supporting Emory’s religious and philosophical diversity.
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Spirituality, Service, and Justice in Atlanta
Emory collaborates with interfaith, service, and social justice organizations in Atlanta and beyond. These opportunities allow students to explore a spiritually diverse and active city that is a historic and ongoing center for social change.
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