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Learn from leading scholars and faith practitioners. Earn micro-credentials in one of five specialized areas — 100% online, at your own pace, no application required.
A clear path from sign-up to credential — at your pace, on your schedule.
Pick from 5 specialized areas. No prerequisites, no application.
Mini-lectures, readings, and reflection questions. 2–3 hours per week.
10 questions, 80% to pass. Unlimited retakes.
Certificate and CEUs emailed automatically from Candler School of Theology.
Each track is self-paced, fully online, and designed for lay leaders, clergy, educators, and anyone curious about faith.
Flexible, accessible, and rigorous — no matter your background or schedule.
Lay leaders, clergy, educators, non-profit leaders, community organizers, and anyone curious about deepening their theological understanding. No academic prerequisites.
No. Foundations is a professional certificate program. You earn CEUs and a certificate from Emory’s Candler School of Theology. It does not confer academic credit toward a degree.
Yes! Each track is independent. You can complete one, two, or all five.
The content is fully asynchronous. You have ongoing access and can complete the quiz whenever you’re ready.
Yes. Email candlerfoundry@emory.edu to inquire about financial assistance.
After passing the final quiz (80%+), your certificate and CEU documentation are emailed automatically — typically within 48 hours.
No application, no prerequisites. Pick the track that fits your ministry context and start learning at your own pace.
The Candler Foundry is an initiative of Emory University's Candler School of Theology.
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