Pacific School of Religion Celebrates Dr. EunHye Grace So’s Successful Dissertation Defense
Pacific School of Religion (PSR) joyfully celebrates the recent academic milestone of Dr. EunHye Grace So, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Rhetorical Studies, who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation last week at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU).
Holbrook Turns 100:
A Century of Theological Education on Berkeley’s Holy Hill
Dedicated in 1926, the Charles Holbrook Building has stood for a century as a testament to the enduring importance of theological education. As PSR marks its centennial, Holbrook’s founding question remains: how do we form leaders to nurture the spiritual life of our shared future?
Pacific School of Religion Celebrates the Release of New Edited Volume by Dr. Corwin Malcolm Davis
As theological education continues to shift in response to cultural, ecclesial, and institutional change, meaningful dialogue is more essential than ever. At This Time: Dialogues in Theological Education, a new edited volume featuring work by PSR Assistant Professor of Africana Religions, Theologies, and Culture, Dr. Corwin Malcolm Davis, brings together a diverse community of scholars and practitioners to explore the evolving purposes and practices of theological learning today.
Pacific School of Religion Announces Sabbatical for Dr. Lisa Asedillo
Pacific School of Religion is pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Asedillo will be on a semester-long sabbatical during the coming Spring 2026 term.
Pacific School of Religion Receives Major Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Launch the Transformative Learning Collaborative
Pacific School of Religion (PSR) has received a major ten-million dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Transformative Learning Collaborative, a pioneering, five-seminary project to address one of the most urgent challenges facing Christian congregations today.
Alumnx Rev. Dr. Chynaah Maryoung-Cooke Named Inaugural Writing Fellow
Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is proud to celebrate the scholarly achievements of Rev. Dr. Chynaah Maryoung-Cooke, DMin ’25, whose recent national recognitions reflect both her visionary leadership and the formative impact of PSR’s academic and mentoring community.
Hayden Reynolds Cowan Named One of 2025’s 50 Almabase Champions
Pacific School of Religion is proud to announce that Hayden Reynolds Cowan, Director of Development, has been selected as one of this year’s Almabase 50 Champions (AB50), a national honor recognizing higher education professionals who are redefining what’s possible in alumni and donor engagement.
In Memoriam: Rev. Barbara B. Troxell
Pacific School of Religion announces the passing of Rev. Barbara B. Troxell, PSR Dean Emerita of Students.
PSR Awarded Grant to Advance Hybrid Theological Education
Berkeley, CA – Pacific School of Religion (PSR) has been awarded a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. This support will allow PSR to launch Leading Theological Education into a Hybrid Future, a transformative project designed to prepare Christian leaders for ministry in an era where congregational life is increasingly both digital and in-person.
PSR Alum, Mary H. Dyer, Publishes New Book
In Walls or Windows, Mary Heron Dyer (Class of 2009) shines a light on the othering that occurs when people are different than societal norms.