Our Story

What is striking about this story is not just what these travelers learn, but where and how. Rather than directing them to quit their jobs and enroll in rabbinical training, Jesus brings the teaching to them. The learning they experience occurs on the road and as a part of their dailylives. Later in the story, when it appears that Jesus is about to depart,they urge him to stay. As they break bread together, it’s easy to imagine thatthe lesson begun on the road continues around a table.The effects are transformative. Their eyes are opened and they come to recognize their guest as the resurrected Christ. In the midst of their journey, in the midst of shared meals and everyday tasks, theological education becomes part of the life of discipleship.

Inspired by this story, The Candler Foundry aimsto make theological education accessible to everyone – believers and seekers,Sunday School attendees and lay ministers, community organizers and non-profitleaders, regular church goers and those just curious about faith. Our offeringsare designed to be equal parts accessible and rigorous, providing wise,reliable, and relevant teaching in formats that can be integrated into youreveryday life and faith. Join us to grow spiritually and develop practices thatenable you to better serve the church, advocate for justice, have meaningfulconversations, ask difficult questions, and engage issues that matter to theworld.