Five Misconceptions of Paul
The Candler Foundry
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Dates: July 7 - July 28, 2026
Course Time: Tuesdays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET (Online)
Course Description
The Apostle Paul may be one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. In this four-week course, we will unpack these five common misconceptions about Paul:
Paul who wrote the letters and the Paul in Acts are the same
Paul is an oppressor
Paul doesn't care about good works
Paul became a Christian and stopped being a Jew
Paul is a systematic theologian
By exploring the biblical texts closely, we will gain a better understanding of who Paul was, his method, and his message. At the end of these five weeks, we will all hopefully consider Paul a better friend in the faith!
For more information, please email our Assistant Director of Community Learning and Partnerships, Donnell Williamson, at dwilliamson@emory.edu.
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Meet the Instructor
Dr. Elizabeth Arnold
Elizabeth "Ebby" Arnold is the Scholar in Residence for The Candler Foundry. She holds a PhD in New Testament from Emory University and her dissertation focuses on the wilderness in Luke-Acts. Through both The Candler Foundry and Candler’s MDiv program, Ebby teaches courses on a variety of subjects, including the Gospels, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, and Luke-Acts. Ebby is currently creating Candler Foundry's Foundations in Faith and Leadership, an online certificate program for community- and church-based theological education. Her research areas include the literary interpretation of scripture, humor and emotion in the Bible, and the intersection of the church and the academy.
If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to reach out to Ebby at elizabeth.arnold@emory.edu.
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