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.

"TheoEd talks offers one of the best resources available for people wrestling with spiritual questions. The diversity of topics and presenters is unparalelled!"
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— Jeff Myers, Senior Pastor of Roswell Presbyterian Church

"I am grateful for Candler Foundry teachers and their commitment to scholarship and pastoral sensitivities that made each person who attended feel like a valued member of the course."
— 2024 Courses in the Community Participant

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PUBLICations at the Beach

Join us this summer for an exciting line up of summer webinars as our host Dr. Elizabeth Arnold, Scholar in Residence, engages in fun conversations around a new lineup of books.

We will be discussing Frankenstein on Tuesday, August 5th at Noon!

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Upcoming Courses

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Black Theology and Faith

What does faith look like when shaped by struggle, hope, and justice? In this four-week course, Dr. Noel Erskine introduces key themes of Black theology (e.g., liberation, reconciliation, and baptism) and explores how faith flourishes across cultures. Open to all, this course invites honest reflection on how theology is lived, shared, and continually reimagined.

Dr. Noel Erskine

Black Theology and Faith

What does faith look like when shaped by struggle, hope, and justice? In this four-week course, Dr. Noel Erskine introduces key themes of Black theology (e.g., liberation, reconciliation, and baptism) and explores how faith flourishes across cultures. Open to all, this course invites honest reflection on how theology is lived, shared, and continually reimagined.

Dr. Noel Erskine

Tuesdays at 6:30 - 7:45pm EST, from February 3 - 24, 2026

Lies My Pastor Told Me

In this course, Brent Strawn—author of "Lies My Preacher Told Me"—challenges common misconceptions about the Old Testament. If you’ve ever questioned its relevance, wrestled with its laws or violence, or struggled with its portrayal of God, this class offers fresh insight into why the Old Testament still matters today.

Dr. Brent Strawn

Lies My Pastor Told Me

In this course, Brent Strawn—author of "Lies My Preacher Told Me"—challenges common misconceptions about the Old Testament. If you’ve ever questioned its relevance, wrestled with its laws or violence, or struggled with its portrayal of God, this class offers fresh insight into why the Old Testament still matters today.

Dr. Brent Strawn

Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:45pm EST, from March 19 - April 16, 2026

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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