Welcome to Candler
At a Glance
You won’t get the full picture of Candler without visiting us in person, but these facts and figures can help you outline a first quick sketch. You can fill in the colors and details as you get to know us better. For now, here’s Candler by the numbers.
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Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission statement describes what we do, our values tell how we do it, and our vision statement depicts the change we want to see in the world. These and other key statements outline our guiding principles and the ethos of our learning community.
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From Dean Love
Like the people of the first century church, people at Candler come in every stripe. We reflect our unique selves and share our stories, honoring our differences. What unites us is our commitment to Jesus Christ, the church, and creating positive change.
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From Inclusion to Belonging
The Candler community is diverse in myriad ways. We come from different backgrounds, ethnicities, nations, cultures, faith traditions and ideological beliefs, to name a few. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as essential to excellence and to our lived faith, and we work to go beyond inclusion to cultivate a community of belonging.
Candler History
Since its founding in 1914, Candler has reflected the trials and aspirations of the past century, while also helping to imagine and build a world more in tune with good news of the gospel. See the events that shaped who and what Candler is today.
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Institutes, Initiatives, and Affiliates
Candler works in partnership with groups and organizations across Emory and beyond that are focused on promoting education related to religion, theology, ethics, ministry, and interdisciplinary efforts.
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