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Summer Reads, vol. 3: Kwok Pui Lan

By sbogue | June 11, 2018

This week, we spoke to Distinguished Visiting Professor of Theology Dr. Kwok Pui Lan! Dr. Kwok received the “Faculty Person of the Year” award, bestowed by Candler students on the professor who has most impacted them in the past year. She specializes in feminist and post-colonial theology, but her suggestions for your summer reading demonstrate […]

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Summer Reading, vol. 2: Myron McGhee

By sbogue | June 4, 2018

This week, we spoke with Circulation Specialist Myron McGhee (’95T)! Myron was this year’s recipient of the Candler Black Student Caucus Award for Excellence for a staff member, and has been a vital part of the Pitts staff for many years. As a Candler MDiv graduate himself, Myron has been a source of inspiration and […]

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Summer Reading, vol. 1: Tony Alonso

By sbogue | May 21, 2018

Despite what the calendar may say, it is most definitely summer here in Atlanta—this means curling up at the pool (or in the A/C) with some summer reading! Over the course of the next few weeks, this blog will introduce you to a diverse array of recommendations for your bookshelf and iPhone from staff members […]

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Library Summer Break Hours

By Richard Manly Adams | May 7, 2018

Beginning on Wednesday, May 9th, Pitts will be on summer break hours. The library will be open Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm, and we will be closed all weekends. For a full listing of hours, including summer holidays, visit http://pitts.emory.edu/hours.

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Pitts is in Finals-Mode

By sbogue | April 23, 2018

As we approach the end of the Spring Semester, the staff of Pitts Theology Library wishes you well on your upcoming work and invites you to rely on the spaces and the resources of the library to help you do your best. As we move into the Finals period, there are a few changes to […]

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Schedule a Research Consultation

By rsbedar | April 16, 2018

Do you have a research paper due this term? Do you want to find the best sources for your topic? Schedule a research consultation! Our reference librarians will work with you to help you find the best strategies and sources for your research project. To book an appointment, stop by the reference desk, call us […]

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African Christianity Exhibition Reception

By rsbedar | April 2, 2018

On Thursday, April 12, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, all are invited to an evening reception in the Pitts lecture hall (CST 360) celebrating the exhibition “Expressions and Encounters: Experiencing the Histories of African Christianity through the Archives of Pitts Theology Library.” From 7:00 – 8:00 pm, curator Jennifer Aycock and Candler professors Dr. Jehu […]

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Easter Break Hours

By sbogue | March 29, 2018

Pitts Theology Library will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (3/30-4/1) in observance of the Easter holiday. If you’re in search of online exegetical resources during that time, check out this handy guide that we’ve designed!

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Easter Resources in the DIA

By sbogue | March 26, 2018

As Holy Week approaches, the to-do lists get longer and the time gets shorter! Even though it isn’t, strictly speaking, the “good news” of this liturgical season, Pitts does have some good news! You can cross at least one item off your list by finding bulletin and program images in the Pitts Digital Image Archive. In addition to the regular character search features, […]

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Exhibition on African Christianity

By rsbedar | March 19, 2018

March 23 marks the opening of the Pitts exhibition “Expressions and Encounters: Experiencing the Histories of African Christianity through the Archives of Pitts Theology Library.” Curated by GDR student Jennifer Aycock, the exhibition will provide students and researchers glimpses into the diverse collections held by Pitts Theology Library that may be used in telling the […]

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