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Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322

Release date: February 15, 1999
Contact: Elaine Justice, Assistant Director

EMORY'S CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY OFFERS SHORT-TERM COURSES FOR LAITY

Two short-term courses promoting a deeper understanding of faith issues are being offered by faculty at Emory University's Candler School of Theology. The courses, held on evenings or weekends, are conducted through the school's Lay Theology Institute (LTI) and provide an ecumenical setting to stimulate learning about faith. No special background is needed. Current courses include:

The Gospel of Luke, Walter T. Wilson, assistant professor of New Testament. The course explores Luke as a spiritual resource. Topics include the Holy Spirit, prayer, worship, forgiveness, humility, suffering, stewardship and Luke's portrayal of Jesus. 7:30-9:30 p.m., six consecutive Tuesdays, Feb. 23-March 30, Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta.

Images of Christ in World Christianity, M. Thomas Thangaraj, D.W. and Ruth Brooks Associate Professor of World Christianity. The course uses paintings, sculptures, film, poems, hymns and theological writings to examine the plurality of images of Christ in the world. 7-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 23-24, Druid Hills United Methodist Church, 1200 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta.

Cost is $45 per course with registration at least a week in advance ($50 at the door); members of partner congregations pay only $35 ($40 at the door). Each course carries the option of one continuing education unit (CEU).

LTI is a program of Candler's Office of Church Ministries Education, directed by Beth Luton Cook. For more information, call 404-727-6347; e-mail ocme@emory.edu; or check the web site at www.emory.edu/CANDLER/OCME.