Program Overview

Women, Theology, and Ministry Program

The Women, Theology, and Ministry Program (WTM) at Candler School of Theology seeks to educate all people who desire to facilitate transformation and advocate for the well-being of persons who identify as girls and women in the church and in the world. The program offers a broad range of classes that span commitments to spirituality, scholarship, and advocacy.

Certificate in Women’s Studies in Theology and Ministry

Candler students enrolled in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree programs may earn a certificate in Women’s Studies in Theology and Ministry. The certificate program provides students with the opportunity for focused academic study of women and religion from feminist and womanist perspectives, as well as vocational discernment for women students pursuing diverse forms of ministry.

Advocacy

The Women, Theology, and Ministry program educates students about issues such as violence against women, women’s health, and economic development and other issues impacting women’s lives through courses, lectures, internships, and extracurricular activities.

• Becoming Informed: Students learn about various issues affecting women’s lives.
• Networking: Students engage in community and student groups promoting advocacy, service, and leadership on local and global issues that affect women’s well-being.

Associated Faculty

The program is supported by a diverse group of faculty members, including:

• Jennifer R. Ayres, L. Bevel Jones III Professor of Religious Education
• Sarah Bogue, Associate Professor in the Practice of the History of Christianity; Sr. Director of Digital Learning
• Elizabeth M. Bounds, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics
• Letitia Campbell, Assistant Professor in the Practice of Ethics and Society
• Elizabeth Corrie, Professor in the Practice of Youth Education and Peacebuilding
• Tara Doyle, Senior Research Fellow
• Musa Dube, William Ragsdale Cannon Distinguished Professor of New Testament
• Teresa L. Fry Brown, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; Bandy Professor of Preaching
• Alison Collis Greene, Associate Professor of American Religious History; Interim Director of the Master of Theological Studies Program
• Jill B. Hamilton, Affiliated Faculty
• Susan E. Hylen, Almar H. Shatford Professor of New Testament; Director of the WTM Program
• Helen Jin Kim, Associate Professor of American Religious History
• Jan Love, Professor of Christianity and World Politics; Immediate Past Dean
• Marie Friedmann Marquardt, Scholar-in-Residence
• Ellen Ott Marshall, Professor of Christian Ethics and Conflict Transformation; Director of the Graduate Division of Religion
• Joy Ann McDougall, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology
• Nichole R. Phillips, Associate Professor in the Practice of Sociology of Religion and Culture; Director of the Black Church Studies Program
• Susan Bigelow Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Catholic Studies
• P. Alice Rogers, Associate Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology
• Karen D. Scheib, Scholar-in-Residence
• Gabrielle Thomas, Assistant Professor of Early Christianity and Anglican Studies
• Danielle Tumminio Hansen, Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Spiritual Care
• Khalia J. Williams, Associate Dean of Worship and Music; Associate Professor in the Practice of Worship; Co-Director of the Baptist Studies Program
• Deanna F. Womack, Associate Professor in the Practice of History of Religions and Interfaith Studies

Support and Resources

The Women, Theology, and Ministry Program offers various support and resources for students, including:

• On-Campus Support: The program focuses on four areas: support for all women’s studies, equipping women for the transition to parish ministry, curriculum issues related to gender, and international and ecumenical relationships.
• The Alumnae Council: Composed of women graduates of Candler School of Theology, the council advises on the needs of women in parish and other ministries and develops resources for the program.
• The Mentoring Program: Pairs women students with women alumni and other area clergy serving in a variety of ministry settings to discuss issues of vocational and spiritual formation for ministry.
• The Laywomen’s Luncheons: Bimonthly events for laywomen leaders on the theme of women, faith, and leadership, featuring presentations by women faculty and other women leaders.
• The Emory Women’s Center: Serves the whole Emory community by providing special events, a newsletter, a resource center, and networking opportunities for women throughout the university.
• Community Dialogues: Monthly dialogues with Candler women faculty, a monthly snack lunch for students, and occasional dialogues with women in parish ministry.