Candler School of Theology

Dean Jan Love

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Greetings from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, where for more than 100 years we have educated faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world. One of 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of five United Methodist university-based theology schools, Candler strives to be authentic in our discipleship and relevant in our work, applying heart, mind, soul, and strength to love God and neighbor.

This authenticity starts with our people. Like the people of the first-century church, we embody a wealth of diversity—our students represent 42 denominations, 16 countries, numerous ethnicities, and a wide range of ages and life experiences. What unites us is our commitment to Jesus Christ and the church.

Transforming the world in the name of Christ requires deep engagement in serious theological exploration and spiritual growth. We believe that students who are challenged while at Candler will be well prepared to navigate the differences they encounter in the real world of church and society, and we are fortunate to have a highly regarded faculty of scholar-teachers guiding our students along this journey.

We are equally fortunate to undertake our mission within Emory University, a top-tier research institution that enthusiastically supports the study of religion and invites cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration. This environment gives Candler students access to deep and broad resources that greatly enrich their education.

Our location in Atlanta provides even more resources for students, whether they are studying on campus or online. A vibrant city with an international profile, Atlanta is home to many organizations with missions that intersect with Candler’s, including The Carter Center, the Centers for Disease Control, CARE, and Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church. Opportunities for collaboration abound.

This catalog offers a glimpse of the Candler experience. It includes an introduction to our faculty, a listing of carefully constructed curricula for all our degree programs, descriptions of our international study opportunities and our student groups, an overview of resources at Emory, and much more. Even so, this is still just a glimpse. To get the full picture, explore our website, https://candler.emory.edu, schedule a campus visit, or chat with an admissions representative to see for yourself.