Pacific School of Religion

Are you looking for leadership training or other ways to strengthen your work in ministry? Would you like to take a seminary course for personal enrichment or to help you explore your vocational goals? Even if you're not a PSR student, there are several ways you can enjoy our rich educational resources.

Certificate of Ministry Studies

The Certificate of Ministry Studies (CMS) is the cornerstone of PSR's Community Education program. Multi-cultural in its design and focus, the CMS provides leadership training (non-graduate level) for lay and clergy leaders of diverse racial/ethnic communities, equipping them to strengthen their congregations and create new ministries.

Graduate Certificate and Degree Programs

Our Certificate in Sexuality and Religion, Certificate of Advanced Professional Studies and Doctor of Ministry programs offer lay people and experienced ministers an opportunity to combine the real-life practice of ministry with theological studies.

Summer Session

Summer session classes attract people engaged in ministries of all types: pastors, religious educators, pastoral counselors, social ministries staff, lay people, artists, and seminary students.

January Intersession

Just like the summer session, these one- to three-week classes are designed for seminary students as well as those currently working in ministry.

Auditing Courses and Special Student Status

If you're not enrolled as a PSR student and would like to audit classes or take one or two classes for credit, consider becoming an auditor or Special Student.

Alumni/ae Coursework Opportunities

Graduated from PSR and eager to learn more? Alumni are welcome to return and take courses.

Field Education Mentors

Field Education Mentors may register for courses at a reduced rate during the semesters they are mentoring for PSR students.

Earl Lectures and Leadership Conference

Each January, this annual conference addresses critical theological, pastoral, and social issues of the day through lectures, workshops, worship, and other opportunities
for conversation. The Lectures were established in 1901 to bring prominent religious leaders to Berkeley's university community, and have featured such international figures as Theodore Roosevelt, Elie Wiesel, Howard Thurman, Maya Angelou, Paul Tillich, and Alice Walker.