Dr. Jan Love
United Methodist Church
Candler School of Theology
Dr. Jan Love is the dean and professor of Christianity and World Politics for the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
She came to Candler in early 2007 after serving as the head of the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church. For 22 years before that she was a member of the faculty of the University of South Carolina. For many years she has been actively involved in the World Council of Churches.
She is a graduate of Eckerd College, and earned a masters and a Ph.D. degree from Ohio State University.
Latest Content by Dr. Jan Love
Revelation 21:10,22--22:5
6th Sunday of Easter - Year C
May 09, 2010
Dr. Jan Love
(
UMC)
Revelation is one of the most difficult, even weird, books of the Bible. We don't use it as often as we do other parts of the New Testament. Despite the readings for this week and last, we don't find it listed frequently in the lectionary. We usually don't dabble in it for leisure, and we certainly don't read it to young children before bedtime! Most of this book is a ferocious mix of images, creatures, battles and symbols. We read about horsemen, dragons, beasts from the sea, beasts from the earth, lakes of burning sulfur, mouths with swords in them, and much, much more. Lord, have mercy!
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Dr. Jan Love
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UMC)
The Rev. Canon Louis "Skip" Schueddig, President and guest host of Day1, sits down with Dean and Professor Dr. Jan Love to discuss the work of Candler School of Theology and the challenges facing students, and educators, today in seminary.
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Other Recent Content by Dr. Jan Love
Dr. Jan Love
(UMC)
The Rev. Canon Louis "Skip" Schueddig, President and guest host of Day1, sits down with Dean and Professor Dr. Jan Love to discuss the work of Candler School of Theology and the challenges facing students, and educators, today in seminary.
May 02, 2010
Dr. Jan Love
(UMC)
Dr. Jan Love, dean of Candler School of Theology, explores the meaning of Peter's vision in Acts 11--and the perspective it provides in approaching interfaith relations today.
Dr. Jan Love
(UMC)
In this Day 1 Podcast Extra, Dr. Jan Love, Dean and Professor of Christianity and World Politics for the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, shares her personal insights and experiences.
August 17, 2008
Dr. Jan Love
(UMC)
Dr. Jan Love draws on the way in which Jesus listened to the persistant Canaanite woman to discuss the importance of listening deeply in the context of conflict.
August 10, 2008
Dr. Jan Love
(UMC)
Dr. Jan Love speaks about the power of faith in the love of Jesus and how we are called to share the knowledge of that love with others.