Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
The Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University is a Jesuit seminary within Santa Clara University and one of the member colleges of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) in Berkeley, California. Prior to its merger with Santa Clara University it was known as the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (JSTB).
| Latin: Schola Jesuita Theologiae de Universitas Santae Clarae | |
Former names | Alma College (1934) Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (1969-2009) |
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| Type | Private Nonprofit |
| Established | 1934 |
Religious affiliation | Christianity (Catholic - Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | GTU |
| Rector | John P. McGarry, S.J. |
| Dean | Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, S.J.[1] |
Academic staff | 25 (18 full-time / 7 part-time)[2] |
| Postgraduates | 148[2] |
| Location | , , United States 37°52′39″N 122°15′30″W / 37.87750°N 122.25833°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
Campus edit
JST is located two blocks north of the UC Berkeley campus, and about two blocks east of "Holy Hill", the central area of the Graduate Theological Union. JST accepts students who are lay or ordained.
History edit
Originally established in 1934 at Los Gatos, California, as Alma College, JST was founded to serve the needs of the California and Oregon Provinces of the Society of Jesus.
In 1969, the school moved to Berkeley to join the Graduate Theological Union. That same year, its name was changed to the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. JST is one of only two Jesuit-operated theological schools in the United States, the other being Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (formerly known as Weston Jesuit School of Theology) in Brighton, Massachusetts.
On 1 July 2009, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley merged with Santa Clara University, becoming Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University.[3] As such, JST followed the lead of the aforementioned Weston Jesuit School of Theology, which completed its affiliation with Boston College in June 2008.[4]
Academic program and accreditation edit
JST is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Association of Theological Schools, and by the Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education as a Pontifical university. In addition to participating in the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program of the Graduate Theological Union, the JST offers the following degrees:
| Civil Academic Degrees
| Pontifical Academic Degrees
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Notable alumni edit
- Chris Donahue (M.Div / Th.M. 1989), Academy Award-winning film producer[5][6]
- Robert W. McElroy (S.T.L. 1985), American cardinal; sixth bishop of the Diocese of San Diego.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ https://www.scu.edu/news-and-events/press-releases/2023/may-2023/new-dean-named-for-jesuit-school-of-theology.html
- ^ a b ATC Accreditation Information
- ^ University, Santa Clara. "Press Releases - News & Events - Santa Clara University". www.scu.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
- ^ Boston College School of Theology and Ministry 2008-12-26 at the Wayback Machine Accessed on February 23rd, 2009.
- ^ "Chris Donahue 2017 Resume and CV by ChrisDonahue.Info - Issuu". issuu. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Chris Donahue — Humanitas". Humanitas. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Most Rev. Robert W. McElroy". The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
External links edit
- JST home page
- Former website 2007-09-08 at the Wayback Machine