Religions and Public Health Programs at Emory (RHPE)

Religious traditions and communities and health agencies are sometimes partners in their work, and sometimes in tension. Emory University has had a long tradition of building religions and health partnerships, beginning in the 1980s through The Carter Center, and then through the Religion and Public Health Collaborative and the Interfaith Health Program. Now, partnering with the Emory University Chaplaincy, we offer resources, programs, and curricular options for students to pursue undergraduate and professional degrees linking religions and health.

Religions and Health Executive Committee

Jason Ashe

John Blevins

Thomas Elliott

George H. Grant

Ellen L. Idler

Emmanuel Y. Lartey

Gregory W. McGonigle

Dual Degree Program

The Candler School of Theology and the Rollins School of Public Health offer Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Theological Studies (MTS) students at Candler the opportunity to obtain a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Rollins. Students with this interprofessional training would be well-prepared to work in a variety of institutions, including faith-based and nongovernmental organizations, in US and global contexts. Learn more about these programs here: https://candler.emory.edu/academic-programs/dual-degrees/public-health-and-theology/

Certificate Program

Students at both the Rollins School of Public Health and the Candler School of Theology can earn a certificate in religion and health. The certificate is administered at Rollins by John Blevins and at Candler by Emmanuel Lartey. Learn more about the certificate program at:

https://sph.emory.edu/degrees-programs/certificate/religion-and-health

https://candler.emory.edu/academic-programs/academic-certificates/

Related Courses

Religion and Public Health (SOC534, SR653, EPI554) - Professor Jason Ashe

Occasional Programming

  • Fall reception gathering those interested in religion and health
  • Semesterly public lecture on religion and health 
  • Recognition of graduates (dual degree and certificate) 

Student Organization

Students interested in leadership opportunities and student organizations connected to religions and health can contact religiouslife@emory.edu


Predecessor Programs Archives

Book Project

Religion as a Social Determinant of Public Health book link: https://academic.oup.com/book/7401

For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.