Making theological education accessible to everyone

The Candler Foundry brings Emory's world-class theological education out of the lecture hall and into your congregation, your living room, your life — through courses, TED-style talks, and resources that offer wise, reliable, and relevant teaching in formats that fit your life.

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Born from a story about learning on the road

Launched in 2020, The Candler Foundry exists to make in-depth theological learning accessible and engaging for the broader public, including church goers, Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, pastors, chaplains, artists, activists, and anyone who is just curious about faith.

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Beyond Borders: Immigrants and Refugees in the Bible

Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:15pm EST, January 21 - February 11, 2027

In this four-week course, we'll explore how Scripture portrays immigrants, refugees, and sojourners, from the Old Testament's laws and stories of displacement to the New Testament's call to hospitality.

$50.00

Roger Nam

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Doubt: Why It Matters for Faith

Tuesdays from 12:00 - 1:15pm EST, February 16 - March 2, 2027

What is the cost of belief when it feels like the world is burning? How do we sustain a spiritual practice that is riddled with uncertainty and suspicion?

$50.00

Cole Arthur Riley

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