Designed for individuals preparing for many forms of ministry, Candler’s MDiv integrates challenging academics and in-depth contextual learning. On campus or online/hybrid.
Candler’s MARL is a two-year program that prepares individuals for leadership roles in settings beyond traditional ministry contexts, including emerging opportunities for spiritual entrepreneurship. On campus or online/hybrid.
The MRPL is a 12- to 18-month degree program designed for professionals in law, healthcare, social work, education and other fields whose work requires them to navigate issues of faith on a regular basis. On campus, hybrid, or fully online.
Candler’s MTS is a two-year degree designed for those who wish to explore theology and religion from an academic perspective. On campus.
A one-year program of study beyond the first theological master’s degree, the ThM is for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in a particular area of study in order to enhance their vocation or ministry. On campus.
The three-year Doctor of Ministry—with a 90 percent online curriculum—allows experienced practitioners to explore the latest in theological education within the real world of everyday ministry. Online/hybrid.
Candler offers one of the strongest financial aid programs in theological education because we want to see you fulfill your call. In 2023-2024, 92% of all students and 100% of MDiv students received assistance. And that just keeps on growing: we have $8 million in scholarships for 2025-2026!
Who better to talk about the Candler experience than students who have been there, done that and are now proud alumni living into their calls?
Jaeun Koo
MDiv '25
Alex Revelle
MDiv '21
Jaeun Koo
MDiv '25
Taniecia McFarlane
MTS '23
Jonathan Trapp
DMin '23
