Pacific School of Religion

We believe in a radically inclusive Gospel, one that compels us to take courage and press ahead. Today we stand at the beginning of a new era—ready to meet its challenges, as we always have, with everything we are. Pacific School of Religion: Unafraid since 1866.

There is a week and a half left to apply to Pacific School of Religion for the Fall 2024 semester! Take the next step on your vocational journey and submit your application today. Financial aid is still available for all programs for the Fall semester! psr.edu/admissions/how…

There are three weeks left to apply to Pacific School of Religion for the Fall 2024 semester! Submit your application now to embark on an educational journey that emphasizes leadership formation, hands-on experience, and social transformation: psr.edu/admissions/how…

Join us in congratulating PSR professor Rev. Kristin Stoneking on her election as Bishop by the UMC's Western Jurisdiction!

Join PSR's Fall 2024 class! The final day to submit your application for admission for the Fall 2024 semester is Monday, August 5th. Financial Aid is still available for the Fall semester. Apply now: psr.edu/admissions/how…

The Pacific School of Religion community joins with the family of alumnx Jim Price (MDiv '83) in mourning his loss last month. Jim is survived by his brother, daughters Kristin and current PSR student Lisa, their husbands, and grandson. psr.edu/news/psr-commu…

This #July4th, read 'So Help Me God,' Rev. Dr. Robert Lee (DMin '24)'s reflection on democracy and the presidency and the impact of his education at PSR 🇺🇸🙏 @roblee4 psr.edu/news/so-help-m…

Interested in meaningful part-time work? PSR's Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion is looking for a new Coordinator for their African American Roundtable! clgs.psr.edu/2024/06/19/job…

PSR Professor Dr. Leonard McMahon reflects on freedom, solidarity, and the meaning of #Juneteenth psr.edu/news/juneteent…

Rev. @jakobhero, coordinator of #CLGS's Transgender Roundtable, shares a #PrideMonth call to recognize chosen family in our lives and in the pages of our sacred texts. psr.edu/news/a-call-to…

We're still flying high from the joy and excitement of our 157th commencement last month! Read about our speakers and awards and see a collection of celebratory photos 🎓🙌 psr.edu/news/pacific-s…

Jessie Ratcliff (MDiv '24) will be one of the presenters at our #PrideMonth Celebration tomorrow at 4pm PT! Thank you for sharing @NCRonline! Register now: bit.ly/PSRPride2024 ncronline.org/earthbeat/view…

@NCRonline We're so proud that Jessie is part of the #PSRcommnity!

Jessie Ratcliff's mission is to teach transgender individuals about the sacredness of our environment, emphasizing that it is God's land where all are loved and accepted. bit.ly/4bQ0K3D

It's not too late to register for PSR's Pride Month Engage Event — Living Authentically in Advocacy and Action, hosted with PSR's #CLGS and featuring recent graduate Jessie Ratcliff & new faculty member Rev. Dr. Kristin Stoneking! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ⁠ 6/12 @ 4pm psr.edu/events/psr-eng…

"I’m not using my energy for useless fights. I’m using my energy to find peace. Let there be peace on earth." Let Bishop Yvette A. Flunder (MA '97) lift and sustain you this #PrideMonth 🙌 @sojouners sojo.net/articles/25-lg…

Emma Cieslik, founder and director of Queer and Catholic, A #CLGS Oral History Project, explains how the rigid gender binaries outlined in the Vatican’s Dignitas Infinita contradict the church’s own rich history in @USCatholic. uscatholic.org/articles/20240…

A very important @StoryCorps with PSR alumnx @BishopOliveto (MDiv '83)! 🙌🙏 #PrideMonth

If you'll be at the 176th Cal-Nev Annual UMC Conference in Sacramento this weekend, visit PSR's table in the exhibitor hall! You can pick up swag & learn more about our programs and centers. And don't forget to register for our Alumnx Luncheon on Friday! psr.edu/events/psr-wil…

If you'll be at the 2024 NCNC UCC Annual Gathering in Fresno this weekend, visit PSR's table in the exhibitor hall! You can pick up swag & learn more about our programs and centers. And don't forget to register for our Alumnx & Friends Social on Saturday! psr.edu/events/psr-wil…

“If you’re looking for a fight, I’m going to give it to you. People want to minimize me as a Black man and a gay man, and I’m tired of it.” 👏👏👏 Rev. Roland Stringfellow (DMin '16) speaking out against the political climate making #PrideMonth unsafe. yahoo.com/news/lgbtq-com…?

Start your #PrideMonth off right by reading recent grad Jessie Ratcliff's (MDiv, MAST '24) reflection on growing up as a Black transgender, nonbinary individual in Oakland and how his love of nature led him to environmental activism and to seminary 💚 psr.edu/news/trans-poc…