Pacific School of Religion Announces Sabbatical for Dr. Lisa Asedillo
Pacific School of Religion is pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Asedillo will be on a semester-long sabbatical during the coming Spring 2026 term.
Pacific School of Religion Receives Major Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Launch the Transformative Learning Collaborative
Pacific School of Religion (PSR) has received a major ten-million dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Transformative Learning Collaborative, a pioneering, five-seminary project to address one of the most urgent challenges facing Christian congregations today.
Alumnx Rev. Dr. Chynaah Maryoung-Cooke Named Inaugural Writing Fellow
Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is proud to celebrate the scholarly achievements of Rev. Dr. Chynaah Maryoung-Cooke, DMin ’25, whose recent national recognitions reflect both her visionary leadership and the formative impact of PSR’s academic and mentoring community.
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.
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.
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.
Change Happens Now Podcast > Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Dorsey Odell Blake
In this deeply moving Season 7 finale episode, we honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Dorsey Odell Blake, beloved faculty member, mentor, tireless advocate for justice, and prophetic voice in the Pacific School of Religion (PSR) community and beyond, who passed away in March 2025. Dr. Blake first came to PSR in 1968, during a time of national upheaval that he often compared to our own. Inspired by personal encounters with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Civil Rights leaders, he pursued a theological education rooted in justice, compassion, and community. After graduating in 1971, he remained deeply connected to PSR, through transformative teaching that spanned more than five decades, serving as Professor of Leadership and Social Transformation at Pacific School of Religion (PSR) as well as Dean of the Faculty at Starr King School for the Ministry and pastor at The Fellowship Church founded by his mentor, Dr. Howard Thurman.