PSR’s 154th commencement celebration and theme, “Never Going Back: Breaking Wide, Rising Forward,” beautifully captured our mission at this critical time and our excitement as we…
- June 10, 2021
We live in unprecedented times. There are over 3 million dead worldwide from novel coronavirus, and over a half a million of those in…
- June 10, 2021
On Sunday, May 23, 2021, PSR held its 154th Commencement, with thirty-one students graduating. Those assembled provided a range of moving reflections on the…
- June 9, 2021
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer has made history this month as the first openly transgender bishop in any mainstream American denomination. They will lead the Sierra Pacific Synod…
- May 20, 2021
As we pray for the family and friends of George Floyd, we dare to hope today after hearing the news that his murderer has…
- April 21, 2021
Badè Museum Staff Awarded Grant from Palestine Exploration Fund The Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology proudly announces that the Palestine Exploration Fund, a London-based…
- April 20, 2021
The Asian Descent Presidents and Deans, of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) condemn and denounce every form of attack against Asians and Asian…
- March 25, 2021
The AAPI Initiative presents “Taboo”, a colloquium for masters-degree students at the Pacific School of Religion and the GTU consortium. The purpose of this…
- March 22, 2021
The Badè Museum has launched a second virtual exhibition, titled “Isfahani Architecture: Modeling Beauty in Diversity.” The exhibit features a breathtaking collection of photographs…
- March 22, 2021
We are heartbroken and enraged by the acts of violence and hate made terrifyingly present with the murders of six Asian women in Atlanta and…
- March 22, 2021
Pacific School of Religion and The City of Refuge UCC church family deeply mourns the passing of Rev. Janice Jean Smith-Sommerville, Director of the…
- March 11, 2021
Nicole Naffaa joined our Development team as Director of Development, starting March 1. In this role she will focus on the annual fund, manage…
- March 2, 2021
Bade Museum Director Aaron Brody and Curator Melissa Cradic collaborated on an exciting new YouTube series that premiered this week! “Excavating the History of…
- February 19, 2021
Join us at 12pm PST on February 18th for the next installment of our virtual lecture series, “New Perspectives on Ancient Nubia.” This new…
- February 10, 2021
The Virtual Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service on Thursday, January 21, at 10:00 AM ET featured Bishop William J. Barber II delivering the homily, with…
- January 20, 2021
What was daily life like in the ancient world? How was it similar and different from life today? These are the questions addressed in…
- November 17, 2020
The Badè Museum has more than 200 ceramic lamps in its collection! Check out our new video on a Canaanite saucer lamp, which will…
- November 4, 2020
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- November 4, 2020
The Badè Museum, in partnership with the Archaeological Research Facility (ARF) at UC Berkeley, presents a new virtual lecture series, “New perspectives on Ancient…
- November 3, 2020
Dear PSR Community: The significance of next Tuesday’s election cannot be overstated. We can feel it in our very bodies and in the tensions…
- October 30, 2020
Is This the Message We Need? A Response to Pope Francis’ Message on Civil Unions The news media is abuzz with the news that…
- October 22, 2020
Dear PSR Community: As we begin a new academic year, we are excited to welcome new colleagues. Earlier this spring we announced the appointment…
- August 25, 2020
Image: Come Holy Spirit by Lance BrownDear PSR Community: “I can’t breathe.” These tragic words from George Floyd echo the desperate cry of Eric…
- May 29, 2020
First Church Berkeley (United Church of Christ) is seeking an Acting Associate Minister. Join a dynamic, thriving, progressive Christian church focused on social justice…
- May 20, 2020
United Church Funds (UCF), a not-for-profit corporation and associated ministry of the United Church of Christ (UCC), provides socially responsible, values-aligned investment management services…
- May 20, 2020
Judge Diana Becton, one of PSR’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, is the first African American woman to be elected district attorney of Contra Costa County, California and a retired…
- May 8, 2020
Bonnie Bonetti-Bell (MDiv ‘86 and MA ‘87) is one of PSR’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Upon her passing in November of last year, Jim Bell,…
- May 1, 2020
Rev. Pat de Jong was selected as one of PSR’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni. She currently serves as the Chair of Church World Service (CWS),…
- April 23, 2020
Rev. Deborah Lee, one of PSR’s 2020 Distinguished Alumni award recipients, is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, where she has served…
- April 9, 2020
This Summit is part of a 3-part program series from the Ignite Institute at Pacific School of Religion and the Path 1 Initiative of the United Methodist…
- April 8, 2020