religion

Furman alumna, College of the Holy Cross professor wins award for book

In her book, 2001 Furman alumna Karen V. Guth explores what happens when beloved American traditions and institutions become tainted, altering their place in public memory.

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Joseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26

The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Local news covers unveiling of Land Acknowledgement plaque

The unveiling on Nov. 3 drew about 100 people including news crews from local TV stations.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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Faithful storytelling inspires Indigenous translation of New Testament

Furman students and community members learned about Terry Wildman’s attempt to give Native Americans a fresh appreciation of scripture and undo the damage of colonial “Christianization.”

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Timeline chronicles pivotal moments in LGBTQIA+ history

Jeffrey Makala of Special Collections leads effort to document significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history at Furman. The timeline spans five decades.

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Religion professor pushes back on SBC ruling

Helen Lee Turner writes an opinion piece about the Southern Baptist Convention's move to further restrict women's roles in ministry.

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Religion Professor Roger Sneed comments on church split

FOX Carolina turns to Roger Sneed, professor of religion, about the fractured United Methodist Church in South Carolina.

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Furman earns No. 12 spot for ‘making an impact’ in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

Furman is listed among the top 20 private schools "making an impact" in The Princeton Review's 2023 "Best Value Colleges" guide.

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Legacy honor societies combine ranks, elect new members

Quaternion and Senior Order merge to form QSO. Selection to the society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Furman students.

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