Welcome!
At Candler, our mission is to educate creative and faithful leaders for church's ministries in the world. A gift or calling is the first small step in the journey. Along the way you will need resources to help you prepare for what lies ahead. Our degree programs are designed to equip you with what you need to be successful in ministry. Whether your interest is in Bible, church history, theology and ethics, worship and preaching, or pastoral care and counseling, Candler provides you with an excellent theological education.
Students who come to Candler have the opportunity to study with our renowned faculty who are distinguished for leadership in the church, for prolific scholarship, and for a commitment to excellence in teaching. Intellectually vital, internationally distinguished, and intentionally diverse, Candler School of Theology is committed to the pursuit of theological understanding, the deepening of spiritual life, the broadening of ethical insight, and the creation of a community that embraces the voices and gifts of many.
The university's location in Atlanta, the gateway to the South, provides outstanding opportunities to serve in social or congregational ministries through our Contextual Education Program. In an ongoing dialogue both critical and creative, you will explore Christian traditions, examining them historically and in the context of the needs of today's world. Having access to preeminent scholars throughout Emory University, and to Atlanta's cultural and social offerings, Candler School of Theology is the destination for the best and brightest.
We invite you to be our guest and discover the array of opportunities that await you at Candler. The information on these pages and in our view-book 
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The Rev. Shonda Jones
Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid