Welcome to GTU Voices, where students, faculty, alumni, staff, and supporters of the Graduate Theological Union share reflections on the academic and cultural life within our diverse GTU community. If you’d like to join the conversation, contact communications@gtu.edu.
July 18, 2025
Dr. Harry Singleton III on Theology, Liberation, and Public Scholarship
Dr. Harry Singleton III (PhD ‘98) is a GTU alum and scholar in liberation theology, now serving as the Lilly Director of Faith Based Education and Engagement at the International African American Museum (IAAM).
February 06, 2025
Jennifer Rycenga (PhD ’92) Talks Abolitionists, Holy Hill, and the Music of Interdisciplinary Thought
In a recent conversation, Jennifer Rycenga (PhD '92) spoke about interdisciplinary and ecumenical learning at the GTU; abolitionist history and feminist scholarship; and the intersection of nature, art, and spirituality.
December 13, 2024
Reflections from the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion
The 2024 SBL/AAR Annual Meeting brought together thousands of scholars, students, and educators from around the world to explore the intersections of faith, culture, and academia. This gathering offered a dynamic space for critical dialogue, innovative research, and meaningful connections across diverse disciplines. In this blog post, we share reflections from students who attended the conference, highlighting the inspiring sessions, transformative conversations, and the personal insights they gained from this vibrant scholarly community.
October 21, 2024
A Vision for Tomorrow: GTU Alum Myoung-Ho Sin on Nurturing Faith and Leadership at BPMH
Rev. Dr. Myoung-Ho Sin (PhD ’21) is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Presbyterian Mission Homes (BPMH). At the GTU, Myoung was able to combine his engineering background with his faith and identified climate change as one of the most pressing challenges that humankind must face because of its likelihood of occurring and its impacts on the world. Now, as the Executive Director at the BPMH, he helps other theology students, scholars and missionaries on their journey. Myoung aims for BPMH to be carbon neutral by 2029.
September 16, 2024
GTU Alum Sr. Martha Ann Kirk Uses Art to Empower At-Risk Youth
Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, ThD, is a professor emerita of Religious Studies and of the Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. In a recent conversation with GTU, she spoke about her work founding the Artistic Bridges project, the importance of utilizing art as a tool for healing and developing compassion, and how her GTU education prepared her for a career of service.
September 12, 2024
Interview | David Lunceford, Presidential Scholarship Recipient
David Lunceford is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. Join us in welcoming him to the GTU!
September 04, 2024
Interview | Alysiana Carter, Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Alysiana Carter is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. Join us in welcoming her to the GTU!
August 28, 2024
Interview | Antoinette Bailey, Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Antoinette Bailey is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. Join us in welcoming her to the GTU!
May 29, 2024
Faculty Publication Spotlight | Dr. Mahjabeen Dhala
Dr. Mahjabeen Dhala spoke with the GTU Communications team about her recent publication Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam: A Study on the Sermon of Fatima. Dr. Dhala is Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, Director of the Madrasa-Midrasha Program, and Chair of the Women’s Studies in Religion Program.