Pacific School of Religion

About Pacific School of Religion

Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is a progressive Christian seminary and graduate school founded in 1866, located in Berkeley, California. It focuses on theological education, social transformation, and leadership formation, preparing diverse, spiritually rooted leaders to create a world where all can thrive. PSR emphasizes inclusivity, justice, and innovation through its curriculum and community engagement.

Products & Services

Doctor of Ministry (DMin):An advanced professional degree for experienced leaders focusing on progressive social change, LGBTQ+ issues, and various leadership roles.

Master of Divinity (MDiv):A program focusing on leadership formation and theological study with concentrations in Congregational Ministry and Chaplaincy.

Master of Arts in Social Transformation (MAST):A graduate program combining organizational leadership and spiritual formation for social impact.

Master of Theological Studies (MTS):A rigorous theological studies program culminating in a project focused on areas like environmental or liberation theology.

Master of Divinity / Master of Arts (MDiv/MA):A joint degree program in cooperation with the Graduate Theological Union (GTU).

Certificate of Theological Studies:A program for exploring theological studies and vocational goals.

Certificate of Spirituality and Social Change:A graduate certificate focusing on leadership skills for ethical decision-making and social activism.

Certificate of Sexuality and Religion:A graduate certificate addressing theological and practical dimensions of sexuality and gender identity in religious vocations.

Innovative Centers:Includes Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology, Center for LGBTQ & Gender Studies in Religion (CLGS), Ignite Institute, and Theological Education for Leadership (TEL), offering educational and vocational growth opportunities.

Specialties

Progressive Christian Theology Social Transformation Leadership Formation LGBTQ+ and Gender Studies in Religion Biblical Archaeology Distance and Flexible Learning

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 1250000 MR: - FA: $1.25M FAN: 1250000	D: 2023-12-06 FD: 2023-12-06	1 investors

Grant Latest

2023-12-06

$1.2M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

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Susan Abraham

Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Professor of Theology and Post-Colonial Cultures

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Lisa Asedillo

Assistant Professor of Worship and Ethics, Director of the Master of Divinity Program

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Joshua Bartholomew

Assistant Professor of Theology, Race and Social Justice

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Aaron Brody

Robert and Kathryn Riddell Professor of Bible and Archaeology, Director of the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology

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Byron Chung

Vice President of Institutional Growth | Faculty Associate in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Corwin Malcolm Davis

Assistant Professor of Africana Religions, Theologies, and Culture

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