Master of Religious Leadership
Maximize your leadership potential.
Candler’s Master of Religious Leadership (MRL) provides Christian leaders with the biblical, theological, historical and practical foundation critical for their work in ministry settings, all on a two-year timeline. Choose from six areas of specialization to find the one that fits your particular gifts and calling, and build practical ministry skills through supervised internships in your chosen field.
Flexible Formats
The degree can be completed in a hybrid format for areas of specialization in Youth Ministry; Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Transformation (JPACT); and Wesleyan Leadership and Heritage.
Areas of Specialization
Focus on what fascinates you. MRL students deepen their engagement with a particular area of study by choosing from six areas of specialization.
- Wesleyan Leadership and Heritage
- Mission, Evangelism, and World Christianity
- Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Transformation
- Pastoral Care
- Ministries with Youth
- Worship and Music
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Well-balanced program of work in the liberal arts.
–Kevin MooreMRL '17
“I chose the MRL program because I felt it would afford me the opportunity to gain more focused theological insights on matters of Evangelism, Missions and World Christianity. Having served as a pastor and performing missions work, the knowledge that Candler has offered me has been invaluable, allowing me to become more equipped and relevant to serve others.”
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