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Reformation Day at Emory 2015

The twenty-eighth annual Reformation Day at Emory focused on Scripture and Reform: The Ten Commandments as Jewish Law, Christian Gospel, and Civic Code. After docent-led tours of Dr. Armin Siedlecki’s exhibit ‘That We a Godly Life May Live’: Martin Luther and the Ten Commandments, Dr. M. Patrick Graham presented highlights from the year’s acquisitions to…

Summer Exhibition: Windows on the World

Have you ever wanted to see autographed first editions of To Kill a Mockingbird or Gone with the Wind? Would you like to see Sherman’s map of Atlanta or Aaron Burr’s pocket watch? This summer, we invite you to view these items, and many other rare books, maps, photographs, and manuscripts, in the third floor…

Research Guides

Did you know that Pitts Theology Library creates guides to save you time and help you with your research? The most popular research guides include Biblical Greek and Theological Research for Beginners. You can search for guides on topics of interest by clicking on the Research Guides link on the left hand side of the…

Memorial Day

Pitts Theology Library will be closed this Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. The library will re-open at 7:30 am on Tuesday, May 26. Full library hours are available here. Have a great weekend!

Summer Hours

The Pitts Theology Library’s summer hours begin on Wednesday, May 6 and are as follows: May 6 – July 12: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm; July 13 – August 7: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm; August 10 – 25: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. The library will be closed on weekends, and on…

Research Consultations

Do you have research papers due at the end of term? Do you want to find the best sources for your topic? Schedule a research consultation! Our reference librarians will work with you individually or in a small group to help you find the best strategies and sources for your research project. To book an…

Reference Assistance

Would you like to save time, learn about helpful tools and resources, or find the best sources for your assignments? Contact a reference librarian! We are available by phone (404.727.0645), chat (http://pitts.emory.libanswers.com), and email, and are available at the reference desk from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday. We look forward to speaking…

Easter Hours

Pitts Theology Library will be closed from Friday, April 3 until Sunday, April 5, for Good Friday and the Easter weekend. The library will re-open at 7:30 AM on Monday, April 6.

Journeys of Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton (1915-1968), a Trappist monk and influential Catholic writer, was born 100 years ago, on January 31, 1915. Pitts Theology Library is marking the occasion by opening an exhibit celebrating the life and literary achievement of Merton. The exhibit, entitled “Journeys of Thomas Merton,” will both tell the story of Merton’s life and demonstrate…

Book Sale

The Pitts Theology Library Book Sale is coming up next Tuesday, March 24 from 9 AM – 3 PM. We are selling thousands of great books for as little as $1, in the Theology Plaza. You will find excellent titles in biblical studies, theology, church history, arts of ministry, ethics, literature, and more. We look forward to seeing you…