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The Graduate School of Theology (GST) prepares students for deep theological engagement, transformational impact, and active leadership in communities and public life.
Created in 2019, the GST is the result of a merger between San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) and the University of Redlands. Building on these institutions' combined 250+ years of history, the GST is committed to educating students, advancing scholarship, and celebrating service.
Founding Member of the Graduate Theological Union—
The Largest Theological Faculty in the U.S.
We are a founding member of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), the largest multifaith and interdisciplinary educational consortium in the United States. With 108 theological faculty members across 21 scholarly institutions, the GTU flourishes as a haven for interdisciplinary religious thought, study, and practice around the world. Students have access to classes and resources from institutions ranging from the Institute for Buddhist Studies to the University of California, Berkeley.
Doctoral and master's degree programs provide students with the opportunity to hone professional skills and experience individual growth. Prepare to enter the field of ministry or expand your theological understanding by earning a graduate degree.
The San Francisco Theological Seminary, Applied Wisdom Institute, and Shaw Chaplaincy Institute for Spiritual Care + Compassionate Leadership offer an array of additional educational opportunities. Explore certificates and diplomas in spiritual direction and formation, clinical pastoral education, and more.
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“While the pandemic rages and the economy wobbles, our students are choosing to bring hope into difficult places,” writes the Rice Family Professor of Spirituality.
A visiting professor in the Graduate School of Theology brings an unusual perspective to current events.
Words can shape attitude and spur action, says Rev. Jana Childers, dean of the Graduate School of Theology.
The article, “A Church Service Inspired by Beyoncé, No Halo Required,” covers the New York debut of the worship service spearheaded by Rev. Yolanda Norton of the U of R San Francisco Theological Seminary.
