Graduate Theological Union

Graduate Theological Union, also called GTU, is a partnership of various graduate schools and seminaries across the United States. Founded in 1962, it is located in Berkeley, California. The institution offers Ph. D, Th. D, and M.A. degrees in several fields of religion and theology, including Biblical Languages, Jewish Studies, Buddhist Studies, and Orthodox Christian Studies through its member schools and institutions. Apart from these study programs, the Union also provides summer courses and various other certification programs to students.

The campus of the Graduate Theological Union is home to several student unions and religious organizations, including The Beatitudes Society, The Theological Roundtable on Ecological Ethics and Spirituality (TREES), The GTU Korean Student Association (GTU KSA), and The Evangelical Round Table.

Graduate Theological Union Highlights

Where Graduate Theological Union stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Graduate Theological Union was 222 in 2007 (214 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Graduate Theological Union participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.