Scholar's Blog

Hello friends and welcome to the Candler Foundry Scholar’s Blog! Every two weeks, we will consider an idea or a text from the perspective of a biblical scholar. At the bottom of each blog post, you have the option of asking questions or suggesting topics or texts for us to consider in future posts. Thank you for joining in this exciting and fun work of scholarship!
“The Candler Foundry knows the importance of learning with our whole selves—not having to choose between growing our minds or deepening our faith.”

Elizabeth “Ebby” Arnold is The Candler Foundry scholar-in-residence. She has a PhD from Emory University in New Testament Studies. An ordained minister in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Ebby loves teaching Courses in the Community and preaching for local churches.

Elizabeth Arnold
Scholar in Residence
Blogger
April 22, 2025

What is a Scholar?

Scholarship isn’t just about having the right answers—it’s about being a lifelong student who asks thoughtful questions, revisits assumptions, and continues to grow. This blog invites you into that journey of curiosity and discovery, reminding us that true scholarship happens not in isolation, but in community.