Weekly Webinars Available on Demand!

Every semester, Pitts Theology Library hosts a series of workshops to augment, support, and enhance student learning at Candler School of Theology. Pitts Weekly Workshops will help learners become efficient researchers, prolific writers, and well-prepared students. Weekly workshops cover everything from starting graduate research to worship planning.

On-demand access to the first two Fall 2020 weekly webinars is now available (see below)! In addition, check out and register for live upcoming sessions at pitts.emory.edu/ww


UPCOMING WEBINAR
Exegesis:  What is it and how do I do it?
In this webinar, we’ll explore what exegesis is, and just as importantly what it isn’t, before turning to the techniques and tools you need to engage in exegesis. 
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Fall 2020 Weekly Webinars

Wondering how to get started on your midterm papers? In this week’s Research 101 webinar, Pitts reference librarians will walk you through the research process, give you tips for optimizing the Emory catalog and databases, and teach you the habits of mind you’ll need to be an effective researcher. This webinar is open to all Emory affiliates and will be especially relevant to Candler students, research assistants, and doctoral candidates in the Laney Graduate Division of Religion. In addition, we welcome non-Emory community members with our new, accessible virtual format! Register at https://www.bigmarker.com/pitts-theology-libra…/Research-101.

Check out other upcoming webinars at pitts.emory.edu/fall2020workshops, or find details below.

Research 101 | Wednesday September 16 | 12pm EST
In this webinar, Pitts reference librarians will walk you through the research process, give you tips for optimizing the Emory catalog and databases, and teach you the habits of mind you’ll need to be an effective researcher. This webinar is open to all Emory students and will be especially relevant to Candler students, research assistants, and doctoral students in the Graduate Division of Religion.
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Reading for Writing | Wednesday September 23 | 12pm EST
In this webinar, Pitts librarians will introduce you to the tools of academic reading. By using the tips and tricks in this webinar, you’ll be soaring through your readings in no time!
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Information Overload: Deciphering, Analyzing, and Synthesizing Information | Wednesday October 7 | 12pm EST
This webinar will introduce you to key components of information literacy and help you develop skills to identify, process, and organize all of the information you pick up at Candler and elsewhere. Learn how to develop habits for information consumption that will go with you beyond your time at Candler.
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Exegesis: What is it and how do I do it?| Wednesday October 14| 12pm EST
In this webinar, we’ll explore what exegesis is, and just as importantly what it isn’t, before turning to the techniques and tools you need to engage in exegesis.
Register Now

Upcoming Workshop: Exegesis

Exegesis can be a daunting task, no matter your level of seminary experience. But you aren’t in it alone! Please join members of Pitts reference team to discuss tips and tools for exegesis next Tuesday and Wednesday from 12-1pm in RARB 250. This discussion will help you understand the exegesis process and take some of the anxiety out of your future paper writing as final due dates approach!

Register by this Friday (2/28) and enjoy a free lunch while you learn! As always, this workshop is open to the public, and drop-ins are welcome.

Can’t make the workshop? Check out the Exegesis Research Guide online!