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Peter Choi

Peter Choi is Associate Professor of American Religious History at the Center for Faith and Justice. He has taught history of Christianity courses at Calvin Theological Seminary and the University of Notre Dame. Prior to that, he served for seven years as a pastor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

A historian of eighteenth century North America, Peter’s areas of specialization include transatlantic revival religion, early evangelicalism, and world Christianity. His research has been funded by the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Huntington Library, and the Library...

Telephone: 
415-202-5915
Email: 
pchoi@gtu.edu
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Scot Sherman

Scot Sherman is an Episcopal Priest, the Founder and Executive Director of CCI, an ecumenical center formed to strengthen and revitalize existing churches, and reimagine and support new worshipping communities. He leads the Vital+Thriving Congregations initiative, a collaborative partnership between The Center for Church Innovation and the Episcopal Diocese of California supporting congregational renewal and development through research, teaching and consulting. He has taught courses in systematic theology, historical theology, ecumenical theology, the theology of mission, homiletics, and...

Telephone: 
415-287-9671
Email: 
scot@churchinnovation.org
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Call for Proposals: Henry Luce Foundation Grant

The Graduate Theological Union is pleased to announce community grants of up to $5000 as an extension of a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation. We welcome proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations in the Bay Area working on the frontlines with communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19, particularly communities of color. We especially encourage proposals from organizations working with issues related to school/education access, homeschooling/tutoring, and technological divides.  For information about the Henry Luce Foundation grant, please see: https://www.gtu.edu/news/henry...
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Be the Change: Student Stories of Action and Resilience

Be the Change: Student Stories of Action and Resilience Students at the GTU grow and thrive in an intentionally interreligious and interdisciplinary environment, applying their knowledge and skills towards creating change for the greater good. In a year that has brought about a global pandemic, highlighted the widespread racial injustice and violence in the United States and worldwide, and a highly anticipated election season, GTU students have risen to address challenges that face their communities and served on the frontlines in offering service, healing, and hope. The GTU wants to...
Spiritual Care and Ethical Leadership for Our Times
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Thanks For Your Interest

Thank you for your interest in the GTU's Online Interreligious Studies Certificate! We will be sending you more information very soon and look forward to learning more about you. Please contact us if you have any questions. -The GTU Admissions Team
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Thanks For Your Interest

Thank you for your interest in the GTU's Interreligious Chaplaincy Program! We will be sending you more information very soon and look forward to learning more about you. Please contact us if you have any questions. -The GTU Admissions Team
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Dr. Cecilia González-Andrieu Named 2020 GTU Alumna of the Year

The Graduate Theological Union is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Cecilia González-Andrieu (PhD, ’07) as the GTU’s 2020 Alumna of the Year. Dr. González-Andrieu is a professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University, one of the leading scholars of theological aesthetics, and an advocate for issues of Latinx Theology, immigration, and educational justice.  “I am proud to honor Dr. González-Andrieu as Alumna of the Year,” said Dr. Uriah Kim, President of the GTU. “As a leader in her field, a rigorous thinker, and a tireless activist and advocate, she truly embodies the...
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Dr. Uriah Y. Kim Named Ninth President of the Graduate Theological Union

Berkeley, CA—The Graduate Theological Union’s Board of Trustees this week announced the appointment of Dr. Uriah Y. Kim as the institution’s Ninth President, effective immediately. Serving as Interim President since February 2020, Dr. Kim was unanimously selected during a special convening of the Board, which includes representation from the presidents of all consortium member schools.  “As Interim President these past few months, he has been a key partner among the leaders of the schools in the consortium as we collaborate to develop a vision for the future of the GTU,” said Dr. Ray Pickett...
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GTU Exhibition

Drawing the Soul Towards Truth: Muslim and Hindu Sacred Geometry

Doug Adams Gallery

Drawing the Soul toward Truth explored Islamic and Hindu geometric design in their particularities and as a tool of interfaith dialog. The art in this show facilitated new thoughts, ideas, and relationships, creating opportunities for inquiry and learning for the benefit of students, spiritual communities, and others.

This online exhibition featured geometric design as an expression of faith and its use in the theology, art, and history of Islam and Hinduism. This includes geometry as a tool of representation of divinity, divine communion, or unlocking the language of creation.

Guest curated...
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American Baptist Seminary of the West Changes Name to Berkeley School of Theology

The American Baptist Seminary of the West announced a name change to Berkeley School of Theology (BST) on July 24, 2020. Discussion of the name change has been ongoing since 2005 among the board of trustees, administrators, faculty and others. The 15-year journey included two comprehensive marketing and branding studies that recommended the name change for strategic, mission-driven, marketing, branding and identity purposes. “The name change encourages expanding our reach to a broader, more inclusive audience,” Board Chair, Dr. David Beaty says of the board’s unanimous decision. Of the 26...
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Orientation Options

New Students will participate in orientation with their school. Contact your school directly for the dates and times. Re-entering students, students needing a refresher, or new faculty and staff can either view the orientation video asychronously or reach out to a reference librarian with specific questions and an overview.   Orientation to the Library The reference librarians have developed three types of orientation sessions for Fall 2022. We are also happy to develop something different in collaboration with instructors and/or administrators. Please note that all sessions will be...
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GTU’s Center for Arts & Religion and Asia Project Welcomes Dr. Dessislava Vendova as Postdoctoral Fellow in East Asian Art and Religion

The Graduate Theological Union’s faculty welcomes Dr. Dessislava Vendova as its inaugural Postdoctoral Fellow in East Asian Art and Religion. This two-year appointment, which includes teaching, exhibition curation, and conference planning, is a joint project of the GTU’s Center for the Arts & Religion (CARe) and the Asia Project.  “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a scholar of Dessi’s calibre to the GTU,” said CARe Director Dr. Elizabeth Peña. “The interdisciplinary nature of her work makes her a wonderful fit for our community, and her area of expertise helps us provide a more complete...
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CARe People

Elizabeth S. Peña, Director, is a museum professional and arts administrator, whose experience includes teaching graduate-level Museum Studies courses at the University of San Francisco and John F. Kennedy University and serving as a consultant for a wide variety of museum projects. Dr. Peña continues to undertake occasional consulting projects, in addition to participating in review panels for federal funding agencies, acting as a Peer Reviewer for the American Alliance of Museums, and serving on several non-profit boards. At the GTU, Dr. Peña also holds the position of Senior Lecturer in...
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Welcome to Your GTU Virtual Visit

You have a purpose like no other. And the Graduate Theological Union is an institution of higher learning that's as unique as you are.  At the GTU, you can find a pathway to your purpose, shaped by the ideas and issues that are most important to you. While our on-campus visits and in-person information sessions are limited at this time, we are excited to welcome you to this virtual visit experience. We invite you to explore all that the GTU community has to offer through learning about life in Berkeley; request a Zoom call with a student, faculty member, or admissions representative; sign...
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Interreligious Chaplaincy Program Fellowship

The Interreligious Chaplaincy Program at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) is pleased to offer a merit-based fellowship for its chaplaincy students. This fellowship offers partial funding for courses in the Interreligious Chaplaincy certificate program. Deadline: The committee accepts applications yearround and reviews applications in March or December. Eligibility: Applicants must be admitted to the Interreligious Chaplaincy Program and enrolled in a chaplaiuncy class at the time of submitting the application. In their essay, students must demonstrate a vision for serving the Jewish...
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