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The Graduate Theological Union (GTU) is the largest and most diverse partnership of seminaries and graduate schools in the United States.

Equipping leaders to re-imagine the future of interreligious life since 1962, the GTU is the largest and most diverse partnership of seminaries and graduate schools in the United States. We are not just a consortium and academy, but a dynamic laboratory that provides scholar-innovators with a staging ground to re-imagine the future of interreligious life. An education with the GTU equips leaders t

o translate learning into outcomes that will have tangible impact in the world. Since its founding in 1962, the GTU has been at the forefront of interreligious education and dialogue, and the work of our eminent alumni, students, and faculty across cultures, traditions, and technologies continues to create new pathways to a truly pluralistic future.

06/20/2025

Explore the depth and diversity of the Christian tradition in the GTU’s MA with a concentration in Christian Studies.

Rooted in an ecumenical approach, this program invites students from all Christian backgrounds to engage with the histories, theologies, and spiritualities that shape the world’s largest religion. Whether you’re discerning a call to ministry, deepening your leadership in community, or preparing for further academic work, this concentration offers a space for rigorous, inclusive inquiry.

Apply today and begin your journey of theological reflection and transformative leadership.

https://www.gtu.edu/academics/ma-program

06/19/2025

Juneteenth invites us to reflect on the ongoing struggle for justice and to honor the strength and perseverance of Black communities. We recognize this day as a powerful reminder of the work still ahead, and of the importance of learning, listening, and acting with purpose. Let us continue to honor this day through efforts to challenge injustice and uplift voices that have too often been silenced.

06/16/2025

Every summer, the Center for the Arts and Religion (CARe) welcomes five newly graduated Master of Fine Arts students from the top programs in the Bay Area. This group show is a highlight of CARe's exhibition programming, allowing recent graduates to exhibit their work alongside artists from different schools, exploring the connections between their art. Showcasing innovative new works in a variety of media, the fourth iteration of the exhibition explores themes of comfort, belonging, reclaiming, and reconnecting.

Check it out at the Doug Adams Gallery from Tuesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 31! Learn more about the artists on our website: https://www.gtu.edu/events/exhibitions/doug-adams-gallery/bay-area-mfa-show-4 #

06/13/2025

Please join Dr. Kathryn Barush, Thomas E. Bertelsen Jr. Professor of Art History and Religion, on the latest episode of a new and exciting podcast, Visually Sacred with host Arthur Aghajanian, as they discuss the intersection of art and religion. You can find the Visually Sacred podcast in Radix Magazine at https://www.radixmagazine.com/category/visually-sacred/ and Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts as well as on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

06/12/2025

The International African American Museum has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Harry H. Singleton III (GTU PhD '89) as the new Lilly Director of Faith-Based Education and Engagement. Dr. Singleton is a distinguished scholar and activist with a career dedicated to bridging the racial gap in America through liberating faith and bringing a profound depth of experience to this position. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Singleton! Read the full announcement here: https://holycitysinner.com/news/iaam-appoints-dr-harry-h-singleton-iii-as-new-lilly-director/

06/11/2025

Happening tonight! Join us from 5:00–6:30pm for a groundbreaking panel exploring the long-awaited study on psilocybin and religious leaders—recently spotlighted by Michael Pollan in The New Yorker. Join Pollan, study participant Rabbi Zac Kamenetz, anthropologists Aidan Seale-Feldman, author Bia Labate, neuroscientist Michael Silver, and moderator Sam Shonkoff (GTU) as they unpack the study’s implications for the future of religion, psychedelic research, and the sacred.

Seats are sold out for the in-person program. This event will be streamed live on the GTU's YouTube channel. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.gtu.edu/events/psychedelics-and-spirituality-light-religious-leaders-study

Michael Pollan
Chacruna Institute
Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion
UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics

06/06/2025

Curious about the evolving relationship between psychedelics and spiritual life? Join us online for a timely panel discussion featuring New Yorker contributor Michael Pollan, alongside leading voices from neuroscience, anthropology, and religious studies.

This event explores the long-delayed study on psilocybin and religious leaders—now at the center of a major public conversation.

For those interested in deepening their understanding of these complex intersections, the GTU now offers a first-of-its-kind MA concentration in Psychedelics and Spirituality. This interdisciplinary program equips students to thoughtfully engage emerging dialogues across science, theology, and spiritual practice.

Register and learn more now: events.gtu.edu

Michael Pollan
Chacruna Institute
Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion
UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics

06/05/2025

Join CTNS in celebrating the conclusion of the “Virtuous AI?: Cultural Evolution, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtue” project. This hybrid event will take place on June 13 from 3:00 - 5:30pm PT and marks the culmination of a three-year research initiative funded by the Templeton Foundation. The project brought together AI scientists and humanities scholars from a wide variety of religious and philosophical perspectives, cultural traditions, and geographic locations. Learn more and register here: https://www.gtu.edu/events/celebration-end-virtuous-ai-cultural-evolution-artificial-intelligence-and-virtue-project #

06/03/2025

The GTU community came together in radiant celebration on May 22 for this year’s Commencement Exercises, honoring the 27 graduates whose work spans the breadth of the world’s great religious and wisdom traditions. From sacred song and eco-justice to theology and quantum physics, the research shared was as moving as it was interdisciplinary—proof that the GTU remains a beacon of bold, boundary-crossing scholarship.

The ceremony featured stirring speeches, including Dr. Eduardo Fernandez’s reflection on “Living Faith Traditions: Wellsprings of Life” and GTU graduate Aaron Terris Grizzell’s call “Toward a More Just Union.” From invocation to benediction, the gathering was a luminous expression of hope, resilience, and shared purpose. If you missed it or want to relive the magic, you can watch the full recording of the livestream and view the full gallery of photos at commencement.gtu.edu.

06/01/2025

This Pride Month, we celebrate the power of living with pride — embracing who we are and uplifting the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that true community is built when every person is free to live with authenticity, dignity, and joy. May this month inspire us all to keep creating a world where love and belonging lead the way.

05/30/2025

On June 11, the GTU will host a groundbreaking panel exploring the long-awaited study on psilocybin and religious leaders—recently spotlighted by Michael Pollan in The New Yorker. Join Pollan, study participant Rabbi Zac Kamenetz, anthropologists Aidan Seale-Feldman and Bia Labate, neuroscientist Michael Silver, and moderator Sam Shonkoff (GTU) as they unpack the study’s implications for the future of religion, psychedelic research, and the sacred. Limited seats are available for the in-person program. This event will be streamed live on the GTU's YouTube channel. Register now at events.gtu.edu.

Michael Pollan
Chacruna Institute
Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion
UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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