Foundations in Faith & Leadership
A flexible, online certificate program.
Earn micro-credentials through a 24-week online certificate program that combines self-paced learning with guidance from trained facilitators.
Available Tracks
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Foundations in Faith & Leadership is an online certificate program that offers training and micro-credentialing for lay leaders, deacons, church boards, pastors, teachers, activists, community organizers, and other individuals seeking to develop ministry skills through structured and interactive learning.
Each track consists of four 6-week courses. Weekly modules include two hours of independent learning through Coassemble, an easy-to-use learning platform. Modules include brief lectures from leading scholars, short readings, videos, and reflection questions designed to help you make connections to your life and ministry.
You will have access to a trained facilitator who can offer personalized guidance and answer questions throughout your Foundations experience.
No application is required.
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$750
This includes all four courses and 8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Limited scholarships are available. To inquire about scholarships, email: candlerfoundry@emory.edu -
Are you interested in going through a Foundations track with a group from your church or community?
Groups of six or more can register together (with group discounts available!). We will tailor your learning experience to fit your needs, including offering a customizable schedule and access to a trained facilitator who would help lead weekly synchronous discussions.
Please use this form to let us know more about your group and the tracks you are interested in.
“One way the format helped me was it being online. I work full-time right now, so being able to take in the lecture in any spots of available time really helped me. And that I could pause, rewind, and take notes on the lectures worked well with my brain.
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