Currents presents the news, people, and progress of the Graduate Theological Union. Published two times a year, Currents is distributed to alumni, faculty, students, staff, and friends of the GTU.

In this issue:
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and Other Life Lessons
Dr. Martha (Marty) Stortz reflects on her transformational trip with Dr. Lisa Fullam to Tanzania.

A Profound Surprise: Presenting the History of the Jews in Italy
David Rosenberg-Wohl tells the tales of Jews in Italy through the art exhibit he curated.

The Non-Pursuit of (Unsustainable) Happiness: A Buddhist View
In our pursuit of the American dream, Scott Mitchell and Eisho Nasu offer another opinion.

Called to Create Leaders
Dr. Karen Lebacqz explains why she supports the GTU.

Scholar, Author, Teacher, Administrator - Above All, Mentor
All the many reasons Dr. Terrence Tilley, '76, was voted our 2008 Alumnus of the Year.

GTU Alum Directs Human Society's Animals and Religion Program
Love animals? So does Christine Gutleben. Read about her work at the Humane Society.

New Books

A Message from President Donahue

Founded by ecumenical pioneers in 1962, the Graduate Theological Union is the largest and most diverse partnership of seminaries and graduate schools in the United States. Our interfaith approach attracts leading theologians, scholars of religion, and students from around the world who are pursuing new models for interreligious collaboration in teaching, research, ministry, and service.

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