Baptist Studies Program
Baptist students at Candler come from all
the major branches of the Baptist family:
Alliance of Baptists, American Baptists,
Cooperative Baptists, the National
Baptist Conventions, Progressive
Baptists, and Southern Baptists—not to
mention smaller Baptist groups. Baptists
at Candler include women and men, people
from all parts of the country, and students
from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
In addition to the core classes, the Baptist
Studies Program includes opportunities
for Baptist students to get to know one
another and work together, typically in
conjunction with a Baptist faculty member.
Camaraderie, collegiality, and shared
learning are thus important and exciting
aspects of the program. For further information,
contact David W. Key, director,
at 404.727.6350 or david.key@emory.edu.
Certificate in Baptist Studies
Through the Baptist Studies Program described above, students may earn acertificate in Baptist studies, which prepares students for ordination in Baptist
churches. Students should declare their interest upon matriculation, or as soon as
decided, to the director of Baptist Studies and the registrar. The certificate is seventeen
hours in length, and the requirements include:
Academic
• DS522. Systematic Theology in Baptist Perspective (2 hours)
• DS521. The Baptist Tradition: History and Theology (2 hours)
• DS523. Baptist Traditions and Church Praxis (2 hours)
• Two courses chosen from the approved course list available in the registrar’s office.
Placement
• a placement in a Baptist setting for Contextual Education II (4 hours)
• BAPS500. Baptist Studies Reflection Seminar during the Contextual Education II year (1 hour)
Integrative Colloquy/Formation
• a fifth semester evaluation by the director of Baptist studies
• BAPS501 Baptist Studies Colloquy in the final semester of coursework (1 hour).
For further information contact David W. Key, director, at 404.727.6350 or david.key@emory.edu.
Baptist Studies Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships covering three-quarters tuition are available to full-time
Baptist students studying in the MDiv program. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0
is required for these awards. Based on potential excellence in ministry, these awards are
made possible by donations from Baptist individuals, churches, and organizations, as well
as by matching funds from Candler. Most recipients of these scholarships are considered
to be Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Leadership scholars. Participation in this program is
an additional requirement of the scholarship. For application information, contact
the Office of Admissions at 404.727.6326.