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Emory University has nearly two decades of collaboration between degree programs in public health and theology, in addition to its even longer history of research and service activities at this intersection of disciplines. Students at the Rollins School of Public Health have opportunities to take cross-listed courses in religion and public health, to earn a certificate in religion and health, to choose faith-based field placements in the US and abroad, and to participate in extra-curricular conferences, guest lectures, workshops, and discussion roundtables. In addition, students at the Candler School of Theology may earn a dual degree in public health along with their degree in divinity or theological studies. The objective of these interdisciplinary professional degree programs is to prepare students for work in local and global settings where knowledge and understanding of religious communities can deepen the public health professional’s engagement and ability to promote the health of the whole community.
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The authors would like to thank the Interfaith Health Program staff for their thoughtful comments on the manuscript and the use of their archives. We are deeply indebted to the visionaries at The Carter Center and Emory University who launched and have supported these efforts: President Jimmy Carter, William Foege, Tom Droege, James Curran, Gary Gunderson, James Cochrane, Carol Hogue, Richard Levinson, Karen Scheib, John Blevins, Emmanuel Lartey, Laurie Gaydos, George Grant, and Susan Landskroener.
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Idler, E., Kiser, M. (2018). Religion and Public Health at Emory University. In: Oman, D. (eds) Why Religion and Spirituality Matter for Public Health. Religion, Spirituality and Health: A Social Scientific Approach, vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73966-3_20
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