How to Follow God’s Command to Love One Another During an Election Year
An op-ed from PSR Professor, Dr. Leonard McMahon
God entreats us to, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another,” in John 13:34. While we may all agree with this sentiment in the abstract it can feel difficult in an election year when James Baldwin’s quote, “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist,” feels more urgent.
WATCH: The Earl Lecture Series Part 1
Watch the recording of the Earl Lecture Series, Part 1, here!
Pacific School of Religion to Launch Kwaray: A Bold Initiative to Reimagine Theological Education
Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a leading progressive Christian seminary known for its commitment to social justice and inclusive ministry, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Kwaray, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to reimagine theological education. Drawing on the best of the Bay Area’s technological innovation and expanding the reach of PSR’s academic programs, Kwaray will be a distributed learning network that connects diverse voices and experiences, creating an inclusive, dynamic educational ecosystem. This groundbreaking initiative has been made possible by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. A primary aim of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s grantmaking in religion is to deepen the religious lives of Christians, principally by supporting efforts that enhance congregational vitality and strengthen the leadership of Christian communities.
Change Happens Now Podcast: Season 7, Episode 6: Breaking Barriers: How Kwaray is Reimagining the Future of Theological Education
Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy, President of Pacific School of Religion, discusses the origin story of Kwaray, a new community-based learning platform dedicated to equipping rising faith leaders as they navigate an era of profound spiritual and cultural upheaval.
Change Happens Now Podcast: Season 7, Episode 5: Blueprints for Change: Redefining Architecture through Justice, Equity, and Community
As the first female principals at Bora Architecture, Amy Donohoe and Jeannie Lai champion justice-oriented design, making educational spaces innovative, inclusive, and inspirational. They sat down with us to talk about their personal and professional journeys and the importance of design justice, equity, and community engagement in architecture. We hear about the challenges of a male-dominated industry, the historical lack of diversity in architecture, the importance of recognizing and addressing biases in design, and creating inclusive spaces that prioritize the needs of both staff and clients.
CLGS Launches “Queering the 2024 Vote” Online Workshop
Pacific School of Religion’s Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS) invites you to join us for “Queering the 2024 Vote,” a series of five impactful online workshops this Fall 2024. As we approach the upcoming US elections, this series seeks to empower LGBTQ individuals, allies, and communities to be voices and votes for positive change in our nation’s urgent need for justice, hope, love, and compassion.
This I Believe – Rev. Linda Jaramillo (MDiv ’05)
I believe that this might be one of the most challenging assignments that I have undertaken lately. The first challenge was my willingness to share something so personal and intimate. I teetered between caution and courage; between faith and fear; between private and public. I settled somewhere in the middle of them all. Secondly, there are many forces that contribute to the colonization of our spirit, so I believe that finding my truth has been a pathway to remaining authentic, so I do my best to take myself wherever I go. I learned long ago that I cannot and do not expect you to understand or even agree with me, but I do ask that you believe me.
President David Vásquez-Levy is a Panelist at Two Upcoming Events this Week
“As a progressive Christian seminary and graduate school, PSR is firmly committed to serving churches and nonprofit organizations. One way in which we live out this out is by speaking to this critical and timely discussions that impact everyone’s lives,” President Vásquez-Levy said.
PSR Announces 2024 Earl Lecture Series: Disruptive AI, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy
REGISTER FOR OUR OCTOBER 1ST LECTURE, “WHAT WAS MEANT FOR EVIL: MAKING AI & RELIGION WORK FOR US,” HERE The rise of Christian Nationalism in the U.S., along with other forms of religious nationalisms around the world, threaten to turn back the clock on hard fought progress on issues of equality, diversity, and…
Ignite Institute Welcomes Maurice “Mo” King (MAST ’24) as New Director of Growth for Kwaray
Ignite Institute is delighted to announce that Maurice “Mo” King has joined Pacific School of Religion (PSR) as our new Director of Growth effective July 29th. This role will growth on Kwaray, a bold and collaborative initiative by PSR to reimagine theological education. Mo is a beloved member of our community, having just graduated from…