The Candler Foundry - Making theological education accessible to everyone.

The Foundry's Impact

100+ congregations

Have participated in the Coures in the Community program, representing 5,000 individuals from 18 countries and over 15 denominations.

250k+ reached

Through our TheoEd speaker series and its over 50 TED-style talks, discussion guides, playlists, and short animated films.

"We couldn’t fully prepare our congregation to be the public theologians they are without all of the help from The Candler Foundry."
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— Jenn Stiles Williams, Lead Pastor at St. Luke's UMC, Orlando.

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TheoEd Nashville

Join us for TheoEd Nashville on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET at the Woolworth Theatre in Nashville, TN!

Featuring: Sam Wells, Julian Davis Reid,
Suzanne Stabile, and Lanecia Rouse.

Upcoming Courses

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Sabbath as Rest & Resistance

This course explores the biblical theology of Sabbath, its role in Christian spirituality and pastoral leadership, and its invitation to restorative rest, social justice, and resilient faith beyond managing busyness or taking time off.

Sabbath as Rest & Resistance

This course explores the biblical theology of Sabbath, its role in Christian spirituality and pastoral leadership, and its invitation to restorative rest, social justice, and resilient faith beyond managing busyness or taking time off.

May 27 -30 and June 2-5, from 4:00 PM ET - 6:00 PM ET.

How to Teach the Bible

Together, we will explore some best practices from pedagogy and accessible resources from biblical scholarship so that students feel better equipped as teachers for their own contexts.

Jennifer Quigley

How to Teach the Bible

Together, we will explore some best practices from pedagogy and accessible resources from biblical scholarship so that students feel better equipped as teachers for their own contexts.

Jennifer Quigley

Mondays, from 12:00 PM ET - 1:15 PM ET from June 9 until June 30, 2025.

Unstuck - Coming Soon

A Virtual Discernment Studio
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Sorting out life can be hard. This is your creative space to explore big questions about work, relationships, faith, and your future.

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