Focus on Your Faith

Take the Next Step

Candler's Catholic Studies Program lets you focus on your faith as you prepare for lay ecclesial ministry, nonprofit leadership, academic study in Catholic contexts, and more. Scholarships available. Join us for a virtual info session on March 22 to explore online learning options.

Hone Your Leadership Potential

Join us on Tues., March 22 at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) for a virtual info session exploring Candler's online learning options. Register here.
Enhance your ability to serve as a parish liturgist, catechist, Catholic school teacher, campus minister, nonprofit leader, advocate, lay chaplain and more.
Build ministry skills through 2+ years of mentor-led, hands-on training in parish, school, hospital, or nonprofit settings for the Master of Divinity or Master of Religious Leadership program.
Prepare for doctoral study with world-renowned scholars with a passion for teaching and research in the Master of Theological Studies or Master of Divinity program.

Expand Your World

Receive cutting-edge formation in one of the most diverse and rapidly growing Catholic contexts in the country.
Equip yourself for 21st century ministry at a theology school that embraces ecumenical diversity and interfaith cooperation.
Study at a top-tier research university that welcomes religion and theology as key partners in critical conversations.
Take classes across Emory University for an interdisciplinary approach, or go even deeper with a dual degree in bioethics, business, international development, law, public health, or social work.

The Resources of Emory University

Ranked in the top 25 national research universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Benefit from a vibrant Catholic scholarly presence through guest lectures and events from Candler's Aquinas Center of Theology.
Generous scholarships: ALL MDiv, MRL, MTS students receive at least 50% of tuition, and qualified MDivs with a concentration in Catholic Studies are eligible for 75% of tuition.
Final application deadline for Fall 2022 is July 1. Apply early for the best scholarship opportunities.

“Because of its focus on contextualized learning, Candler's MDiv program gave me the opportunity to work with Catholic ministries across the archdiocese. After working with world-renowned scholars, I feel prepared for further PhD studies in Systematic Theology.”

-Byron Wratee, MDiv '18

“Being in the classroom with students from other Christian denominations is a rewarding experience that allows you to find commonalities in beliefs while simultaneously deepening your understanding of the Catholic tradition. In a pluralistic world, engagement with other faith traditions will be a part of any future career in the Church or the academy.”

-Sarah Kothe, MTS '18