Don Saliers

Don E. Saliers (born 1937) is an American theologian specializing in homiletics and liturgics. He was the William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship at the Candler School of Theology of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Although he retired from Candler in 2007, Professor Saliers returned to Candler as Theologian-in-Residence in 2015.

Education Saliers received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, and both his Bachelor of Divinity and his Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Yale University. He also attended the University of Cambridge. and the piano

Saliers joined the Emory University faculty in 1974. he directed the master of sacred music program there. He has also taught at Notre Dame, St. John's University, Vancouver School of Theology, and Boston College. They have resided in the metro Atlanta area for over 40 years. Don Saliers currently serves as a house chaplain for the Candler Formation Community Program.

A music room at Emory University's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts was named for Don and Jane Saliers and partly funded by their daughter Emily.