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The President’s Circle Gifts to the GTU President’s Circle provide unrestricted financial support for the GTU’s important work. They provide student scholarships; update equipment; acquire special collections for the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library; and fund innovative programs in Islamic studies, Jewish studies, women's studies in religion, and Asian religions, cultures, and theologies. Read more...

Give Us Five! Our alumni know better than most how important our work is — they’re bringing religion to the world every day! So we are immensely grateful for the gifts they make to the GTU. We encourage GTU graduates to Give Us Five — make a gift in denominations of five dollars — to help support unrestricted annual giving. Read More...

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library Your gift supports the GTU’s Flora Lamson Hewlett Library — one of the most comprehensive theological libraries in the country, providing service for future parish ministers, seminary educators, scholars, and community leaders. Read more...

Student Scholarships Tuition for first- and second-year doctoral students is approximately $25,000 per year. Your gifts lighten the financial burden for these talented students who have so much to offer the world. Read more...

Richard S. Dinner Center for Jewish Studies Gifts to The Richard S. Dinner Center for Jewish Studies support courses in Jewish Studies for students throughout the GTU; the University of California, Berkeley; and the wider community. Read more...

Center for Islamic Studies Gifts to The Center for Islamic Studies help scholars and students of many faiths understand Islam as a living world religion. Through its certificate program and work in the community, the center emphasizes interaction among contemporary Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. Read more...

Endowment Funds Endowment gifts support the GTU in perpetuity. You can designate gifts for scholarships or fellowships, specific programs, or faculty positions. Whatever you choose to support, you can rest assured that your gift will make it possible for the GTU to continue its important work for years to come. For more information contact the Advancement Office via email or by phone at 510/649-2531.