As we reflect on the impact of 2024, we celebrate leaders like Dr. Mahjabeen Dhala, Director of the GTU Madrasa-Midrasha Program, whose work fosters spaces for dialogue, understanding, and transformation. At the GTU, we believe in the power of courageous conversations to shape a more compassionate world.
Your support makes this mission possible. Help us continue creating spaces that inspire change and connection by donating at gtu.edu/giving.
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At the GTU, leaders like William Glenn, Chair of the Board of Trustees, reflect on the vision of our founders. They imagined a place where transformative dialogue across diverse faiths builds a more understanding and connected world. This mission thrives through the support of those who believe in the power of interreligious connection.
As the year comes to a close, we invite you to join us in sustaining this legacy of hope and dialogue. Give today at gtu.edu/giving to ensure the GTU continues shaping leaders for a brighter future.
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At the GTU, students like Ngema Wilson discover a place of unique connection and growth, where diverse perspectives meet to foster a more just and compassionate world. Our transformative mission is strengthened by a community of supporters who believe in the GTU’s impact.
As the year draws to a close, we invite you to join us in continuing this legacy of hope and dialogue for generations to come. Give today at gtu.edu/giving to support our students in becoming leaders for a brighter future.
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PhD student Chang In Sohn is exploring the intersection of theology and science, thanks to the GTU’s partnership with UC Berkeley. With access to top courses, he’s diving deep into big questions about free will, consciousness, and the human experience.
Ready to bridge faith, science, and philosophy? The GTU is here to guide you! Learn more on our website: https://www.gtu.edu/admissions/gtu-degree-programs
Dr. Deena Aranoff delves into the intricate ways religion intertwines with our daily lives—shaping how we eat, gather, relate, and communicate. Religion extends beyond the sanctuary; it is woven into the very essence of our existence.
Interested in studying alongside Dr. Aranoff and our exceptional faculty at the GTU? Discover more about our programs on our website: https://www.gtu.edu/academics
Dr. Mahjabeen Dhala shares with us the lasting importance of religion, emphasizing its role as a nurturing space for our questions about belonging and identity. At the GTU, we dedicate ourselves to creating an environment where these vital discussions can flourish, enriching both our community and our understanding of faith.
To explore how you can engage in these transformative conversations alongside Dr. Dhala and other leading scholars, visit gtu.edu/admissions.
In this powerful reflection, Dr. Kamal Abu-Shamsieh speaks on the importance of community engagement, emphasizing that true connection happens when we move beyond intention and actively address the needs of others. He notes, 'The intention of people really matters, but by itself alone is not enough... Engagement with the community requires us, individuals and an institution, to always be with the people.' Here's to extending our teachings beyond the classroom and bringing compassion and relevance to the community we serve.
To learn more about how you can study alongside Dr. Abu-Shamsieh and other world-class faculty at the GTU, visit gtu.edu/admissions.
This year for Let Freedom Read Day, we encourage all book lovers to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for those who make them available! Read more about the steps you can take to #LetFreedomRead : https://bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-read-day/
This week we celebrate 61 years of interfaith dialogue, collaboration, and scholarship at the GTU! As Dr. Arthur Holder reminds us, ‘The core has always been the same, which is that the more people who are working together, the better chance we have of solving the world's problems and learning what it is that we've all come here to do.’ Here’s to many more years of learning, growing, and working together for a better world. #GTUBerkeley #61YearsStrong #InterfaithCollaboration
Juneteenth 2024
Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth, a celebration of the moment in 1865 when slavery officially ended. At the GTU, we honor the profound significance of this day by engaging in dialogue, education, and action to achieve justice and liberation for our fellow Americans from the Black community. Let us revel in the resilience of the human spirit and keep striving for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
