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It's the first Easter afternoon. Two travelers make their way toward Emmaus. Jesus approaches — and rather than directing them to quit their jobs and enroll in rabbinical training, he brings the teaching to them. The learning happens on the road, continues around a table, and the effects are transformative.
Inspired by this story, The Candler Foundry exists to make theological education part of discipleship — not a destination you travel to, but a practice woven into everyday faith. Backed by the faculty of Emory University's Candler School of Theology, our courses are designed for believers and seekers, lay ministers and community organizers, pastors and the simply curious.
Our offerings are equal parts accessible and rigorous — wise, reliable, and relevant teaching in formats that fit your life. Join us to grow spiritually, ask difficult questions, and engage issues that matter to the world.
In the midst of their journey, in the midst of shared meals and everyday tasks, theological education becomes part of the life of discipleship.
The Emmaus Road — Luke 24:13-35
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