Faith, Democracy, and the Morning After
“Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” Senator Chris Coons of Delaware reached for the words of Psalm 30 as he reflected on the results of the midterm elections. In Kansas, newly elected Senator Adam Hamilton, a United Methodist pastor, invoked the parable of the Good Samaritan and its call…
East Bay Express Highlights PSR’s Commitment to Faith and Democracy
Pacific School of Religion’s commitment to civic engagement, interfaith solidarity, and expansive belonging was recently featured in the East Bay Express. In an article published October 27, reporter Janis Hashe explores how PSR is responding to the challenges facing faith communities and democracy, including the rise of Christian nationalism and faith-based misinformation. The article highlights…
Dr. Corwin Malcolm Davis Publishes Interview with Artist Lyle Ashton Harris
How can theological inquiry help us understand the relationships among religion, cultural identity, and the ways people make meaning of their lives? For Rev. Corwin Malcolm Davis, PhD, Assistant Professor of Africana Religions, Theologies, and Culture and Director of the Master of Divinity Program at Pacific School of Religion, these questions extend beyond traditional boundaries…
This I Believe: Rev. Todd Atkins-Whitley (MDiv, ’18)
Alumnx Council member Rev. Todd Atkins-Whitley first shared this reflection in PSR’s June 2026 Alumnx newsletter, just before summer break. In “This, I believe,” Todd reflects on how ordinary people, moved by faith and hope, have helped expand God’s realm of love through acts of courage, resistance, and care.
No Kings, No Fear: Pacific School of Religion’s Call to Faithful Action
On Saturday, October 17, people in cities and towns across the country will gather again under a simple banner–No Kings–and a specific call: vote early, make a plan, and protect the right of every eligible neighbor to be counted on November 3. Pacific School of Religion will move with them. The word move has shaped…
PSR’s Dr. Joshua S. Bartholomew to Present at The Black Panther Party’s 60th Anniversary Conference
Pacific School of Religion’s Assistant Professor of Theology, Race and Social Justice, Dr. Joshua S. Bartholomew, will present at the Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Conference in Oakland, California, October 15–18, 2026. His presentation, “The Black Panthers, Black Theology, and Economic Liberation from the Margins,” will take place Friday, October 16, from 1:15 to 2:15…
PSR Welcomes Sage Aguina-Kang as Kwaray/PSRC Software Engineer
Pacific School of Religion is pleased to welcome Sage Aguina-Kang to the PSR Collective (PSRC)/Kwaray team as our new Kwaray Software Engineer. Working part-time alongside Full Stack Platform Developer Tim Howarth and the broader Kwaray team, Sage will help support the continued development of the Kwaray platform and create a strong, intuitive experience for learners,…
This I Believe: Rev. Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff (DMin, ’19)
As November approaches, Alumnx Council President Rev. Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff reflects on peace, human dignity, and our responsibility to see the humanity in one another. Drawing on the teachings of Jesus, he considers what it means to pursue peace in a world shaped by conflict and fear, without losing sight of our shared humanity.
PSR Professor Dr. Heesung Hwang Leads Wabash Peer Mentoring Cluster
PSR Associate Professor Heesung Hwang has received $10,000 in funding from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion to lead the 2026–27 Peer Mentoring Cluster, “Sustaining the Teaching Life: Korean American Theological Educators Beyond Survival.” The cluster brings together Dr. Hwang with Dr. Eunil David Cho (Boston University School of Theology),…
Pacific School of Religion Welcomes Two New Staff Members
Pacific School of Religion is pleased to welcome two new members of our community: Joanne Cole, Finance & Grants Program Manager, and Kona Lisa Mahu, PSRC Learner Success Manager. Bringing extensive experience across nonprofit leadership, education, finance, program development, and learner support, Joanne and Kona each bring valuable expertise and a deep commitment to supporting…
