Pacific School Of Religion

Pacific School Of Religion, PSR, is a private, ecumenical seminary offering programs of over 3-years duration. Situated in Berkeley, California, the school was founded as the Pacific Theological Seminary in 1866. It originally moved to Oakland, and was shifted to Berkeley in 1901. PSR joined as a member of San Francisco Bay Area and Graduate Theological Union in 1964. The college offers degree programs in Master of Theological Studies, Master of Divinity, Joint Master of Art/Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (with Graduate Theological Union), and Doctor of Ministry.

Pacific School Of Religion has several clubs and organizations for the overall development of its students. The school has over 2,000 alumni. Eligible students are given grants, scholarships and loans.

Pacific School Of Religion Highlights

Where Pacific School Of Religion stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Multiple Protestant Denomination religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Pacific School Of Religion was 214 in 2007 (159 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 38% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 62%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Pacific School Of Religion participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Pacific School Of Religion provides on-campus housing for 129 of its 159 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.