“You don’t have to know your exact call when you come to Candler. I didn’t come to Candler with any idea of what I wanted to do. Candler gives us space to figure out who we are, why we are here, and what we want to do.”
Alex Revelle
MDiv '21
Degree Programs
Designed for individuals preparing for many forms of ministry, Candler’s MDiv integrates challenging academics and in-depth contextual learning. On campus or online/hybrid.
Candler’s MARL is a two-year program that prepares individuals for leadership roles in settings beyond traditional ministry contexts, including emerging opportunities for spiritual entrepreneurship. On campus or online/hybrid.
The MRPL is a 12- to 18-month degree program designed for professionals in law, healthcare, social work, education and other fields whose work requires them to navigate issues of faith on a regular basis. On campus, hybrid, or fully online.
Candler’s MTS is a two-year degree designed for those who wish to explore theology and religion from an academic perspective. On campus.
A one-year program of study beyond the first theological master’s degree, the ThM is for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in a particular area of study in order to enhance their vocation or ministry. On campus.
The three-year Doctor of Ministry—with a 90 percent online curriculum—allows experienced practitioners to explore the latest in theological education within the real world of everyday ministry. Online/hybrid.
Affording Seminary
Candler offers one of the strongest financial aid programs in theological education because we want to see you fulfill your call. In 2024-2025, 96% of all students and 100% of MDiv students received assistance. And for 2025-2026, we’re on track to award over $8 million in scholarships!
Candler Firsthand
Who better to talk about the Candler experience than students who have been there, done that and are now proud alumni living into their calls?
“You don’t have to know your exact call when you come to Candler. I didn’t come to Candler with any idea of what I wanted to do. Candler gives us space to figure out who we are, why we are here, and what we want to do.”
Alex Revelle
MDiv '21
“Candler is the place where I can explore my faith, scholarly interests, and life journey with a great deal of joy. I have learned how to embrace my life journey positively and incorporate my reflections into the next steps forward with delight!”
Jaeun Koo
MDiv '25
“Candler has been a place of real engagement with real issues, helping me to discover that there is more within me than I could imagine. I have been challenged by the robust spiritual and academic engagement that includes excellent yet approachable faculty, resourceful staff, a diverse community of learners. It is hard to seriously engage a program of study at Candler and remain the same.”
Taniecia McFarlane
MTS '23
“Our cohort started during the height of the pandemic and only got to meet in person twice during our time in the program. Candler faculty and staff were amazing in ensuring that we became such a tight-knit community using solely online resources. My time at Candler has left me with a community that exists throughout the country and I know that we will always be there for each other.”
Jonathan Trapp
DMin '23
