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Why Christians Must Speak Out Against Christian Nationalism

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I am deeply concerned about the rise of Christian nationalism in this country. I say this not just as a Christian but as the president of Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a progressive Christian seminary founded in 1866.

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    BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I am deeply concerned about the rise of Christian nationalism in this country.
  • I say this not just as a Christian but as the president of Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a progressive Christian seminary founded in 1866.
  • Christian Nationalism, and the ideologies that have fueled it from the very founding of our nation, have left a centuries-long trail of devastation that continues to this day.
  • I urge my fellow Christians to engage their communities and churches to foster understanding and inclusivity across the political divide.

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).

PSR Welcomes Most Diverse Class in its 157-Year History

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Combined with continuing students the new class brings PSR's enrollment to its highest in recent history.

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  • Combined with continuing students the new class brings PSR's enrollment to its highest in recent history.
  • PSR has continued its upward enrollment and retention trajectory despite a 15+ year downward trend in seminary enrollment in the United States.
  • 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).

Catholic Distance University to Appoint New President

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.
  • A tenured faculty member at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Aguirre has 30 years of teaching and research experience, while holding leadership positions at the academic program level, department and school levels, as well as the university at large.
  • and then a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in monetary and fiscal policies and international financial markets.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Kate White, Director of Communications, Catholic Distance University, 300 S. George St., Charles Town, WV 25414 [email protected] ; 304-724-5000, ext.

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).