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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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Why We Exist

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.

Three people walking together along the Atlanta Beltline, an illustration of the Road to Emmaus
beyond-borders-immigrants-and-refugees-in-the-bibleBeyond Borders: Immigrants and Refugees in the Bible
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
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Roger Nam
doubt-why-it-matters-for-faithDoubt: Why It Matters for Faith
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
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Cole Arthur Riley

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Engaging the broader public in theological conversation


Accessible ways for believers and spiritual seekers alike to explore faith, meaning, and theology.

TheoEd

Short talks on the Bible, theology, and faith for spiritually curious audiences.

Candler in Conversation

Candler's flagship podcast, hosted and produced by the Foundry.

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Domestic Violence & the Church: Why Prayer Alone Isn’t Enough

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Timely reflections on faith, theology, and spirituality from Candler faculty.

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