Graduate Theological Union

PSR Professor Honors Mentor in "Howard Thurman: Seeking, Queering and Transcending"

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov 7th Pacific School of Religion (PSR) professor Rev.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov 7th Pacific School of Religion (PSR) professor Rev.
  • Blake's lecture, " Howard Thurman: Seeking, Queering and Transcending ," will explore how Thurman's lifelong identity as a "seeker" showed up in his life and work.
  • PSR partners with students of all backgrounds to deepen their spirituality and enhance their capacity to lead in transformative ways.
  • PSR is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Pacific School of Religion announces $3.5M Gift for Ethics Chair

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is honored to announce the funding of the Stanley Watson Endowed Chair in Ethics through a legacy gift of $3.5M. The rotating position will be open to existing or visiting faculty engaged in cutting-edge teaching and research on ethics across diverse fields of study, strengthening PSR's 150+ year mission to create spiritually rooted leaders with a strong foundation and formation in ethics.

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  • Alumnx whose work was shaped by the AIDS crisis, studied ethics in healthcare, funds the gift
    BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is honored to announce the funding of the Stanley Watson Endowed Chair in Ethics through a legacy gift of $3.5M.
  • The chair is funded by alumnx and former board member Stan Watson (MA '90).
  • Founded in 1866, Pacific School of Religion is an interdenominational seminary, graduate school, and center for social justice committed to a radically inclusive Gospel.
  • PSR is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

LAUNCH OF INNOVATIVE ONLINE LEARNING HUB TO EMPOWER A GLOBAL COMMUNITY SEEKING SPIRITUALITY AND JUSTICE

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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GTUx will feature the insights of GTU faculty, scholars, and other luminaries.

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  • GTUx will feature the insights of GTU faculty, scholars, and other luminaries.
  • According to a Fetzer Study on spirituality in America, 86% of Americans identify as spiritual, and 68% say their spirituality guides how they act in the world.
  • Respondents cited volunteer work and civic engagement as activities that help them experience a spiritual connection with others who share their vision for a better world.
  • With a focus on interreligious and interdisciplinary perspectives, GTU faculty and students engage the world's great religions and wisdom traditions in contemporary contexts.

Mill Creek Announces Hire of Mike Kim as Senior Managing Director

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential , a leading developer and operator specializing in premier rental communities across the U.S., today announced it has hired Mike Kim as senior managing director in Northern California.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential , a leading developer and operator specializing in premier rental communities across the U.S., today announced it has hired Mike Kim as senior managing director in Northern California.
  • Kim will oversee Mill Creek's development activities in Northern California, including San Francisco, Oakland and Silicon Valley.
  • The addition of Kim, is emblematic of Mill Creek's continued growth and commitment to developing best-in-class rental communities in key markets across the nation.
  • "Few are as experienced in the Bay Area real estate sector as Mike, and we're tremendously excited to welcome him to our team," said Sean Hyatt , executive managing director of development for Mill Creek Residential.

San Francisco Theological Seminary, University of Redlands Unite

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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SAN ANSELMO, Calif. and REDLANDS, Calif., July 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS), based in Marin County, and the University of Redlands, located in Southern California, have united in a transformative partnershipone that enhances the mission and traditions of each and opens the door to new academic offerings.

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  • SAN ANSELMO, Calif. and REDLANDS, Calif., July 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS), based in Marin County, and the University of Redlands, located in Southern California, have united in a transformative partnershipone that enhances the mission and traditions of each and opens the door to new academic offerings.
  • "The prospect of a permanent partnership between San Francisco Theological Seminary and University of Redlands presented unique and compelling possibilities from the moment the seminary approached us as a potential partner," said President Ralph W. Kuncl, of University of Redlands.
  • Through this partnership, the institutions create the Graduate School of Theology within the University of Redlands, which will prepare students for theological engagement and meaningful ministries.
  • San Francisco Theological Seminary is a leading Protestant graduate theological school rooted in the values of social justice, spirituality, and innovation.