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Pacific School of Religion

1866 establishments in CaliforniaBible-themed museums, zoos, and botanical gardensBuildings and structures in Berkeley, CaliforniaEducational institutions established in 1866Graduate Theological Union
Pacific School of ReligionReformed church seminaries and theological collegesSchools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and CollegesUniversities and colleges affiliated with the United Church of ChristUse mdy dates from April 2021

Pacific School of Religion (PSR) is a private Protestant seminary in Berkeley, California. It maintains covenantal relationships with the United Church of Christ, the United Methodist Church, and the Disciples of Christ, ensuring the school provides the necessary requirements for candidates to seek ordination within these denominations. These three denominations account for approximately half of the student population of PSR. The school has also maintained close relationships with the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, as well as other denominations. Over the years PSR has provided training for clergy from a wide range of religious traditions including Buddhists, Jews, Pagans, Pentecostals, and Roman Catholics.

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Pacific School of Religion
Scenic Avenue, Berkeley

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