Welcome to PSR's 159th Commencement Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate PSR’s Graduating Class of 2026 on May 24th at 4pm PT.
This year’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held simultaneously via the livestream button and video player above, as well as in-person at Pacific School of Religion.
Guest Speaker Bio
Patrick B. Reyes, PhD
A Chicano writer, theologian, and executive leader, Patrick B. Reyes, Ph.D., is the award-winning author of The Purpose Gap and Nobody Cries When We Die. He is the dean of Auburn Theological Seminary. He has been recognized for his service and scholarship by higher education institutions, receiving awards from institutions such as Boston University, Duke Leadership, Children’s Defense Fund, and Hispanic Theological Initiative, and was inducted into the Morehouse College MLK Jr. Collegium of Scholars in 2023. The Council of Independent Colleges NetVUE selected The Purpose Gap as the Big Read for 2022-2023. He previously served the Forum for Theological Exploration, hosted the Sound of the Genuine podcast, and served as the board president of the Religious Education Association. He volunteers as the co-dean of the Freedom Seminary for the Children’s Defense Fund. Patrick provides leadership on several boards in theological and higher education, publications, and the non-profit sector, supporting the next generation of Black, Indigenous, and Chicano spiritual and cultural leaders.
Senior Gift - Class of 2026
Each year a “Senior Gift” in honor of the graduating class is collected and given either to PSR, for a specific project, or on behalf of the school to an organization or initiative aligned with PSR’s mission. We will announce the donation total during Commencement on Sunday, May 24th.
This year, we will be dividing the gift between 3 causes:
You can contribute to this year’s senior gift through our Giving Page.
If you prefer to send in a gift, please make the check out to, Pacific School of Religion with ‘Senior Gift’ in the memo line and mail it to:
Pacific School of Religion, attn: Development Department
1798 Scenic Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
Thank you in advance for your kind generosity on behalf of the PSR Class of 2026!
Important Info for Guests Attending In-Person
Parking for In-Person Attendees
- Scenic Ave Lot and Garage: Open and available on Sunday, May 24. Enter via Scenic Ave. There is an elevator to the main level in the parking garage.
- Le Conte Ave Lot: Located on Le Conte Ave. No Elevator access to main level.
Digital Program
Ceremony Address