religion

Author of Toxic Charity to speak on campus Feb. 17

Dr. Bob Lupton, author of Toxic Charity and founder of FCS Urban Ministries in Atlanta, will deliver the Peggy and Ed Good Lecture Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Furman's Hartness Pavilion. Lupton’s talk,...

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University to host Christmas Lovefeast service Dec. 7

Furman will host its annual Moravian Christmas Lovefeast service Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel. The CLP event is free and open to the public. Based on traditions originating in the...

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Ten faculty appointed to endowed professorships

Furman announced this week that 10 faculty members have been appointed to endowed professorships at the university. Four of the new professorships are lifetime appointments, while the other six are for limited terms. Gifts from donors...

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Helping start a new church

Faith is at the center of the life and career of Dr. Vaughn CroweTipton, associate vice president for spiritual life and professor of religion at Furman. Over the years, he has served as a pastor...

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Furman Board of Trustees meets Saturday

During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 14 faculty members and heard that six new members will join the board this summer. The trustees also granted emeritus status...

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Harvard Physics Professor Randall to kick off Furman Engaged!

Harvard University Physics Professor and award-winning author Lisa Randall, Ph.D., will speak on campus Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in Watkins Room of the Trone Student Center. Her talk, “Religion and Science in the Modern...

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Theologian to speak about religious diversity Feb. 27

Theologian and religion scholar John J. Thatamanil will visit Furman University Thursday, Feb. 27 to deliver the Kendrick-Poerschke lecture on “Rethinking Religious Diversity: Comparison After ‘Religion’.” The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at...

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Constructing peace in a conflicted land

Perhaps one of the most exciting parts about being a student is the unknown surrounding life after Furman. Life can take many different paths, and for Rev. Shelvis ’01 and Rev. Nancy ’02 Smith-Mather, serving...

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Theologian to speak about religious diversity Feb. 27

Theologian and religion scholar John J. Thatamanil will visit Furman Thursday, Feb. 27 to deliver the Kendrick-Poerschke lecture on “Rethinking Religious Diversity: Comparison After ‘Religion’.” The CLP lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7...

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Triune Mercy Center pastor to speak on campus Feb. 27

The Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore, pastor and director of the Triune Mercy Center in Greenville, will deliver the Peggy and Ed Good Lecture at Furman Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Hartness Pavilion. Her talk, “Our...

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Stories of Altruism

Would you risk your life to save someone you barely knew? In a Wednesday CLP titled “Altruistic Behavior during the Holocaust,” Dr. Eva Fogelman, Ph.D invited students, faculty, and community members to reflect on the...

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Pope is both popular and polarizing, speaker says

Pope Francis has proven to be both a celebrated and controversial figure. The Pontiff was named Time Magazine’s 2013 Person and Year, and his image is even featured on the current issue Rolling Stone. But...

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