Melaina Riley, religion senior, was accepted into Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois with a full-tuition scholarship.
UPDATED: SGA membership, final Student Senate meeting date
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Professor chosen to revise social principles of Methodist Church
Dr. Mark Davies was named a convener for the process of revising the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church for the Natural World section.
Religious solicitors on campus disturb, pressure students
Some students have expressed discomfort when people visit campus to promote their religions.
Chapel pews replaced with chairs to increase versatility
The Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel is coming up on its 50th birthday, and, leading up to the golden anniversary, it will be undergoing a series of updates.
Group forms to promote interfaith dialogue
Better Together will provide opportunities for interfaith dialogues on campus and support religious pluralism.
Two Bible studies offered
Two students recently began leading weekly Bible studies on campus. Joey Simpson and Melaina Riley, religion sophomores, are each leading student Bible studies once a week. The student led Bible study groups are new this year. Previous Wesley Center directors led Bible studies, but the Rev. Rodney Newman, director of religious life, said he hopes…