Making theological education accessible to everyone

The Candler Foundry brings Emory's world-class theological scholarship out of the lecture hall and into your congregation, your living room, your life — through courses, TED-style talks, and resources that offer wise, reliable, and relevant teaching in formats that fit your life.

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See It In Action

Watch how we're making theology accessible

A two-minute look at what it's like to learn with The Candler Foundry — real courses, real conversations, real transformation.

Making Theological Education Accessible

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Why We Exist

Born from a story about learning on the road

Launched in 2020, The Candler Foundry exists to make in-depth theological learning accessible and engaging for the broader public, including church goers, Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, pastors, chaplains, artists, activists, and anyone who is just curious about faith.

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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

"We typically think of seminary as a home game, where people come to us. We're trying to make seminary an away game."
— Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Director, The Candler Foundry

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