Candler School of Theology

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Candler educates faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries throughout the world. We offer master’s, doctoral and dual degrees to match your interests and your calling. Through all of these and more, Candler prepares you to serve, wherever God leads.

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Around Emory

Terrence L. Johnson named dean of Emory’s Candler School of Theology

Joining Emory from Harvard Divinity School, Johnson is a noted theological scholar, academic leader and ordained minister. He will succeed Jonathan Strom as the Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean at Candler in summer 2026.

Candler School of Theology professor Ryan Bonfiglio

Academic Innovation

Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year, charts new courses to learning at Candler

Ryan Bonfiglio, Exemplary Teacher of the Year and professor at Candler School of Theology, has a knack for expanding learning opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students.

Tara Stevens smiles in an outdoor portrait

Around Emory

Finding the inspiration to seek justice, faith and care for people on the margins

Tara Stevens didn’t plan to pursue a master of divinity degree at Candler School of Theology. Now, she’s one of Candler’s first hybrid program graduates, which allowed her to stay rooted in servant leadership in Texas.

Students, faculty, staff, and partners of Candler’s La Mesa Academy of Theological Studies in August 2025.

Student Experience

$10 million Lilly Endowment Grant to transform lay ministerial education

Candler School of Theology will use the grant for two purposes: to further develop the school’s La Mesa Academy for Theological Studies and build a strong, sustainable network of institutions dedicated to the theological education of lay ministers.