Pacific School of Religion

10/19/2026

Faith beyond exclusion. Faith that moves us toward a more just and compassionate future.

A few weeks ago, we gathered for the 2026 Earl Lectures to explore what it means to build a world where everyone belongs. As we move through a pivotal voting season, those conversations continue to remind us that our faith calls us to show up, stand alongside our neighbors, and work toward a future where ALL can thrive.

May we carry that spirit beyond the PSR grounds and into our communities, our choices, and our collective future.

10/14/2026

“When we see injustice, we move.”

For 160 years, Pacific School of Religion has sought to put faith into action, standing alongside communities and leaders working toward a more just and inclusive world.

Ahead of the October 17 No Kings marches, PSR President Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy reflects on our history, our faith, and the call to keep moving toward a world where all can thrive.

Read his full message here: https://www.psr.edu/news/no-kings-no-fear-pacific-school-of-religions-call-to-faithful-action/

10/13/2026

PSR’s Dr. Joshua Bartholomew will present at the Black Panther Party's 60th Anniversary Conference in Oakland this Friday, 10/16, exploring the connections between Black theology, economic self-determination, and the Party’s legacy of community care.

Read the article to learn more: https://www.psr.edu/news/psrs-dr-joshua-s-bartholomew-to-present-at-black-panther-party-60th-anniversary-conference/

10/12/2026

Beyond survival, toward flourishing.

PSR Associate Professor Heesung Hwang has received $10,000 from the Wabash Center to lead a peer mentoring cluster supporting Korean American theological educators in 2026–27.

PSR is proud to serve as the project’s institutional home and support its commitment to justice, connection, and flourishing in theological education.

Read the full story at https://www.psr.edu/news/dr-heesung-hwang-leads-wabash-peer-mentoring-cluster/

10/08/2026

Help us welcome Sage Aguina-Kang to the PSR community! 👋

Sage joins the Kwaray/PSR Collective team as our new Kwaray Software Engineer, bringing experience in web development and a passion for building intuitive digital experiences.

We’re excited to have Sage on the team as we continue developing Kwaray to support learners, faculty, and partners.

Welcome, Sage! 🎉

Read more about Sage and his new role here: https://www.psr.edu/news/psr-welcomes-sage-aguina-kang-as-kwaray-psrc-software-engineer/

10/07/2026

What does it mean to practice a faith that moves beyond exclusion?

This year’s Earl Lectures brought our community together around that question and around the possibility of a faith rooted in liberation, moral courage, dignity, and expansive belonging.

Over two days, we gathered for worship, lectures, conversations, breakout sessions, celebration, and community at Pacific School of Religion. We were honored to hear from Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero and Bishop Yvette A. Flunder, whose voices invited us to imagine what faithful leadership can look like in a time when inclusion and justice matter deeply.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this weekend possible and to everyone who continues to carry this work forward.

Here’s a look back at Earl Lectures 2026. ✨

09/26/2026

Aren't able to join us this weekend for the Earl Lectures? We'll be live streaming the plenary lectures and Distinguished Alumnx Awards Banquet, beginning tonight at 7:00 PM Pacific.

Join Pacific School of Religion for the opening night of the 2026 E...

09/18/2026

Join us next week (Sep 24) at 9:30am PST for the first lecture in our 2026-2027 "Affordability in the Iron Age: Household, Regional, and Interregional Economies in the Levant" lecture series. Dr. Erin Hall will present ""The Economy of the Northern Israelite Kingdom in the Iron Age IIA." This lecture series is co-hosted by Pacific School of Religion and the Archaeological Research Facility - Berkeley.

Watch live on zoom. To join the zoom presentation, in your zoom account click on the “join” an existing zoom meeting button in the upper right, and enter the zoom meeting ID: 841 9220 2457. Enter the passcode (638502) when prompted.

09/17/2026

A tradition that keeps asking new questions.

For more than 125 years, the Earl Lectures have brought theologians, scholars, faith leaders, artists, activists, and community members together at Pacific School of Religion to explore the questions shaping our world.

Next week, we continue the tradition.

Join us September 25–26 for Earl Lectures 2026: Faith Beyond Exclusion in Berkeley, California.

We’ll gather again for two days of conversation, learning, community, and faithful imagination.

📍 Pacific School of Religion
📅 September 25–26, 2026

Get your ticket today: https://bit.ly/46y1OrM