Laney was dean at the Emory's Candler School from 1969 to 1977.
He then earned the B.D. degree in 1936 from Candler School of Theology.
Emory's Candler School of Theology is named in honor of him.
Currently more than 500 students from over 50 denominations attend Candler School of Theology.
The law college and the Candler School of Theology moved into the first two academic buildings completed on the Druid Hills campus.
Nine people have held the deanship at the Candler School of Theology:
He was a member of the first class of the Candler School of Theology, Emory University in 1914.
Candler School of Theology opened for classes on September 23, 1914.
He is currently the bishop-in-residence at Candler School of Theology.
"John Swanson at Candler School of Theology"
