religion

High Noon: “The Weight of Mercy”

The Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore, pastor of the Triune Mercy Center, will speak about ministering to the homeless in Greenville and how she came to write about a book about those experiences when she delivers the...

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Summer commencement Aug. 10

Furman professor John Shelley, who retired this summer after teaching religion at the university for 33 years, will serve as speaker when Furman holds its summer commencement exercises Saturday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. in...

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World Religions Symposium begins Oct. 22

Furman University will hold its second annual World Religions Symposium beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center.  The symposium is free and open to the public, and includes...

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Kabbalah scholar Daniel C. Matt to speak

Daniel C. Matt, one of the world’s leading authorities on Kabbalah, will deliver the Charles H. Townes Lecture on Faith and Reason Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of the Younts Conference...

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Furman to host Christmas Lovefeast service Dec. 8

Furman will host its annual Moravian Christmas Lovefeast service Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, and reservations are not necessary. Based on traditions originating...

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Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus perform “Messiah”

The Furman Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus will present Handel’s “Messiah” Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Conducted by Hugh Floyd, the concert is part of the Sound Quality Series and is...

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Clergy Beyond Borders Comes to Campus Sept. 14

As part of Furman University’s “From the Ground Up” program commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Clergy Beyond Borders will give a presentation on September 14 at 7 p.m. in Daniel Chapel.

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Riding for a cause

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 by Rose Patrick '14, Contributing Writer Furman student and rugby player Mark Jacobs wrapped up his junior year with a fitting summer activity given that the year was deemed "The Year of...

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Religion journalist, Furman alum David Gibson to speak on “What Really Matters”

OCTOBER 18, 2011 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Assistant Award-winning religion journalist, author and filmmaker David Gibson will speak about “What Really Matters?” at Furman Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in Daniel Chapel on...

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Furman to host 2012 Engaging Faith conference Feb. 24-25 at Daniel Chapel

JANUARY 11, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Media Relations Furman will hold its Engaging Faith 2012 conference on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. through 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at Daniel Memorial Chapel. The conference,...

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Furman offers new major in anthropology and interdisciplinary minor in film studies

MAY 2, 2012 by Tina Underwood, Contributing Writer Furman University will begin offering a new major in anthropology and a new minor in film studies. Both offerings will be available beginning with the 2012-2013 academic...

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Secretary Riley delivers commencement address as Furman awards 677 degrees

MAY 5, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman awarded 677 undergraduate and master’s degrees and presented a number of its top academic honors during graduation exercises Saturday, May 5. Former...

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