Mission: Candler School of Theology is grounded in the Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition of evangelical piety, ecumenical openness, and social concern. The school’s mission is to educate faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world.

Candler School of Theology prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world. The mission is to educate faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world. One of 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church, the school is grounded in the Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition of evangelical piety, ecumenical openness and social concern.

Candler is part of Emory University, a premier research institution consistently ranked among the top 25 national universities by U.S. News and World Report. An intellectually vital, internationally distinguished, and intentionally diverse university-based school of theology, Candler remains at the heart of Emory’s commitments and campus.

Many of the greatest minds in theological education are on Candler’s faculty. They could work anywhere in the world but they choose Candler because the school makes room for teaching, scholarship and serving the church—a rare opportunity in a research university. They are passionate about engaging students; challenging and reframing theological and social thought; serving parishes, denominational bodies, and communities locally and around the world; and driving positive transformation in the church and society.

Candler seeks creative and curious students who are called to join the Christian community to discern, learn, pray, minister, and serve God and the church. At Candler they will experience rigorous academics, extensive fieldwork and intentional reflection—a combination offered by no other seminary.

In short, Candler prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world.

WEBSITE: www.candler.emory.edu
ADDRESS: 1531 Dickey Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
PHONE: 404.727.6322

DEAN OF SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY:
Jan Love

ADMISSIONS:
Email:candleradmissions@emory.edu
Phone: 404.727.6326

FINANCIAL AID:
Email: candleradmissions@emory.edu
Phone: 404.727.6326

CHAPLAIN:
Rev. Maddie Henderson
Email: mhend25@emory.edu
Phone: 404.727.6226