Doctoral Student Professional Development

Doctoral study at the Graduate Theological Union is a complex, enriching and challenging experience that has produced some of the most accomplished religious studies scholars in the world. The GTU’s consortial model and its relationship to the University of California, Berkeley give GTU students unparalleled access to religious studies and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Offered through GTU Student Affairs, the Professional Development Program helps doctoral students to maximize the opportunities presented in this rich environment so that they can assume positions of academic and theological leadership.

Program Streams—Professional Development offerings fall into four program categories:

• Academic Skills

Workshops and other programs which support the enhancement of doctoral-level research, writing, and presentation skills.

• Teaching Skills

Workshops and other programs which support the development of teaching experience and expertise among doctoral students.

                Preparing Future Faculty Project

                Newhall Teaching and Research Fellowships

• Career Development

Workshops and other programs which help doctoral students to successfully enter the religious studies and theology professions.

• Intercultural Learning

Workshops and other programs which promote diversity and inclusivity in the context of learning and teaching.

The schedule for Professional Development Program workshops is updated each semester. GTU Student Affairs sends e-mails to all doctoral students announcing workshops and other events one month in advance. Information on Program offerings, schedule information, and other resources is available on the Professional Development Program Blackboard site at http://blackboard.gtu.edu. To log in to Blackboard, use your webadvisor username and password.

Workshops are open to all GTU doctoral students, students of GTU member schools and alumni. Limited space may be available for visitors. Advanced registration is required.

Contact Jenny Veninga, Professional Development Program Coordinator, with questions about Program offerings at gtuprodev@gtu.edu

Fall 2006 Professional Development Programs

Spring 2007 Professional Development Programs