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GTU Adopts 100% Remote Learning Format for Spring 2020

March 17, 2020 - Berkeley, CA  In response to the March 16, 2020, “shelter in place” order affecting residents across the Bay Area including Alameda County, the GTU has announced that all campus buildings are closed to the public through April 7. This follows the Friday, March 13, announcement that all in-person classes at the GTU have been shifted to remote learning modalities for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. The GTU is committed to helping ensure the safety and health of its students, faculty, staff, and extended community, while minimizing the disruption to the academic...
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Certificates for Degree Students

The GTU offers a variety of certificate programs designed for students who either want to explore theological study for a year before embarking upon a degree program, or who want to add an additional area of expertise to their degree. For some this is for a discernment opportunity, for others a way to enhance learning.  As these are graduate certificates, students entering must hold an accredited bachelor’s degree. All applicants must submit official transcripts from institutions in which a degree was earned to the Admissions office. International students who have not earned a degree from...
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Summer Session

The Pacific School of Religion coordinates a Summer Session of one week courses from June through August. Any adult can register for courses. Typically the student body consists of clergy, members of religious orders, active lay persons, seminary students (both from GTU schools and other seminaries), graduate and undergraduate students at other institutions, persons considering attending seminary, artists, teachers and professionals from all walks of life and many others. There is no requirement for formal admission.
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Special Students

Prospective degree students who are not certain which degree program best suits their interests, community members, or individuals who may have missed an application deadline and want to begin course work may apply to the GTU or one of the member schools for Special Student status. Take a Class at the GTU as a Special Student  If you have a bachelor’s degree you may apply to take a course through the GTU or one of its member schools. Review the Schedule of Courses and contact the school of the faculty member offering the course to apply, at least two weeks before classes begin in a term. If...
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Certificates for Degree or Non-Degree Students

The GTU offers a variety of certificate programs designed for students who either want to explore theological study for a year before embarking upon a degree program, or who want to add an additional area of expertise to their degree. For some this is for a discernment opportunity, for others a way to enhance learning.  As these are graduate certificates, students entering must hold an accredited bachelor’s degree. All applicants must submit official transcripts from institutions in which a degree was earned to the Admissions office. International students who have not earned a degree from...
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certificate programCertificate in Interreligious StudiesCertificate in Interreligious ChaplaincyInterreligious Chaplaincy Program
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GTU Moves All Classes Online through March 29

March 9, 2020 Members of the GTU Community: The GTU administration considers it essential to keep the members of our campus community healthy and safe. As you are likely aware, the situation regarding COVID-19 is rapidly changing, prompting neighboring campuses such as UC Berkeley and Stanford University to move most courses online. At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any of the GTU Consortium’s campuses, nor on UC Berkeley’s campus. However, as public health recommendations shift to include mitigation of transmission, many institutions of higher learning are...
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Certificate Programs and Other Study Options

The GTU offers a variety of certificate programs designed for students who either want to explore theological study for a year before embarking upon a degree program, or who want to add an additional area of expertise to their degree. For some this is for a discernment opportunity, for others a way to enhance learning.  As these are graduate certificates, students entering must hold an accredited bachelor’s degree.
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Coronavirus Resources at the GTU

The GTU is committed to helping ensure the safety and health of its students, faculty, staff, and extended community, while minimizing the disruption to our students' academic progress. This page contains the latest resources and information regarding the GTU's prevention and response efforts related to novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The page will be updated regularly as the situation evolves. (Updated April 20, 2022)
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GTU and Member Schools Explore “Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Peace” in a Series of Public Dialogues

In response to the disruption that currently characterizes the United States’ political and democratic process, the Graduate Theological Union of Berkeley, California, one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education for interreligious scholarship, is presenting “Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Peace: Interreligious Dialogue and Discourse at the Intersection of Democracy and Faith.” This innovative series of public programs explores how religious institutions and faith-based approaches to civic engagement can contribute to a more productive and peaceful democratic process. It...
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Dr. Uriah Y. Kim to Serve as Interim President of the Graduate Theological Union

Berkeley, CA - February 27, 2020 The Board of Trustees of the Graduate Theological Union has appointed Dr. Uriah Y. Kim as interim president of the GTU, while he continues in the role of Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs. A 2004 graduate of the GTU, Dr. Kim was honored as the GTU’s alumnus of the year in 2013, and has served as Dean since January 2017. As interim president, Dr. Kim will work closely with the Board of Trustees and Executive Team, and in collaboration with GTU faculty and staff, to ensure the continued smooth administration of the GTU. In a letter to the GTU...
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The governing body of the GTU is its Board of Trustees, responsible for the academic graduate programs offered by the GTU as an accredited institution. The Board of Trustees includes representation from the community, GTU member schools, and faculty. The decisions of the Board of Trustees are implemented by the President of the GTU as its Chief Executive Officer.   
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Interreligious Chaplaincy Program

The GTU's Interreligious Chaplaincy Certificate is a 24-credit program. GTU graduates (MA and Ph.D.) are encouraged to apply, as are MA and MDiv alumni from GTU consortial member schools. We also welcome applications from students from other institutions with bachelor’s degrees in religious studies, theology, or a specific religious tradition.  Learn more about course requirements for the Certificate in Interreligious Chaplaincy. Application requirements for the certificate program: BA in religion or a related discipline.   Letter of recommendation from a peer in the spiritual care...
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Interreligious Chaplaincy Course Overview

  Requirements for Certificate in Interreligious Chaplaincy (ICP) (24 credits) Courses in the art and practice of chaplaincy (24 credits) Eight (8) three-credit ICP courses that address necessary skills needed for interreligious competency to serve as chaplains in diverse settings. The practice of chaplaincy: Courses in chaplaincy will be offered in the fall and spring semesters, and the January Intersession. The ICP director may recommend equivalent courses offered by the GTU member schools. For current and...
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PAOI Announces Metropolitan Tarasios as New Director

Berkeley, CA — The Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute (PAOI), a GTU affiliate, has announced the appointment of Metropolitan Tarasios of Rhodopolis, Primate and Exarch of Lazica, as its new director. PAOI exists to educate, communicate, promote, and sustain the traditions, values, teachings, and culture of Orthodox Christianity. As an affiliate of the Graduate Theological Union, PAOI supports GTU MA and doctoral students pursuing studies in Orthodox Christian traditions. An inter-Orthodox endeavor that represent the diversity of Orthodox Christianity in America, PAOI also hosts academic...
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Deborah Ross

Deborah’s academic interests include catechesis, contextual theology, ecclesiology, practical theology, sacramental and liturgical theology, and theological anthropology. Deborah is passionate about pastoral ministry and theological reflection, and is pursuing research on the RCIA process and practical theology. As part of her role at JST, Deborah mentors and advises M.Div. students as they integrate their academic studies, ministerial experiences, and spirituality.

Deborah co-founded “Action Research Church and Society” (ARCS), a Heythrop College project, that facilitated theological...

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(510) 549-5025
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dross@scu.edu
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New GTU Programs Equip Professionals to Engage Religious Diversity

Berkeley, CA - Recent shifts in the religious landscape of North America require fresh approaches from both business professionals and spiritual caregivers who are seeking to negotiate greater religious and cultural diversity. Recent studies show a rising percentage of spiritual “nones” who claim no established religious tradition, a decreasing number of persons who identify as Christian, and increases among populations that bring greater spiritual and religious diversity. These trends create an increased demand for spiritual caregivers and business leaders equipped to engage religious...
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In Memoriam: Peter Yuichi Clark

The GTU is saddened to report news of the death of Rev. Dr. Peter Yuichi Clark, who for the past 17 years has served on the GTU consortial faculty as Professor of Pastoral Care at American Baptist Seminary of the West. The reflection below is shared with permission from the ABSW website. The GTU community joins ABSW and all the friends and family of Dr. Clark in grieving his loss and celebrating his life. 
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