Hayden Reynolds Cowan Named One of 2025’s 50 Almabase Champions
Pacific School of Religion is proud to announce that Hayden Reynolds Cowan, Director of Development, has been selected as one of this year’s Almabase 50 Champions (AB50), a national honor recognizing higher education professionals who are redefining what’s possible in alumni and donor engagement.
In Memoriam: Rev. Barbara B. Troxell
Pacific School of Religion announces the passing of Rev. Barbara B. Troxell, PSR Dean Emerita of Students.
PSR Awarded Grant to Advance Hybrid Theological Education
Berkeley, CA – Pacific School of Religion (PSR) has been awarded a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. This support will allow PSR to launch Leading Theological Education into a Hybrid Future, a transformative project designed to prepare Christian leaders for ministry in an era where congregational life is increasingly both digital and in-person.
PSR Alum, Mary H. Dyer, Publishes New Book
In Walls or Windows, Mary Heron Dyer (Class of 2009) shines a light on the othering that occurs when people are different than societal norms.
This I Believe: Christopher Lowson
Our Alumnx Council meets bi-monthly, and, as part of our closing practices each meeting, we invite a member of the Council to share a personal reflection, “This I Believe.” This month’s reflection comes from Christopher Lowson, who graduated PSR with a STM (now known as the MTS) in 1978. Lowson was awarded a World Council of Churches’ scholarship to study at PSR and previously studied Theology at King’s College in London from 1972-76. After graduating, Lowson was ordained a deacon (1977), priest (1978), and eventually a bishop in 2011. Lowson served in a variety of ministerial roles during that period in London, Hampshire, and Lincoln.
PSR Welcomes Rev. Angela Brown, JD
PSR is thrilled to welcome Rev. Angela Brown, JD, who joins the PSR Community Life staff as our new Associate for Student Formation and UMC Student Coordinator.
In Memoriam: George Conklin, Retired PSR Faculty Member
It is with deep gratitude and sorrow that we mark the passing of George Conklin, an innovative media scholar, visual storyteller, and longtime faculty member at Pacific School of Religion. George died July 24. He was 93.
New Staff at PSR
PSR is thrilled to welcome Dr. Hayden Reynolds Cowan and Tanisha Walton to our staff this fall, bringing bold leadership to development and theological education.
Remembering Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Driskill, PSR Emeritus Professor
With deep sorrow and abiding gratitude, Pacific School of Religion announces the passing of Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Driskill, Emeritus Professor of Spirituality, esteemed colleague, and cherished member of the PSR community.
Prayer Vigil and Community Note Regarding Initiation of War
With heavy hearts, we are taking in the sobering news that the United States has entered active military engagement with Iran, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in a rapidly escalating conflict. As people of faith, we at PSR hold steadfast to our vision for a world where all can thrive. This requires us to recognize that every life is sacred. It challenges us to seek the peace that passes all understanding which, as Jesus says, is not achieved by the exercise of power and force that are the currency of this world.