Graduate Theological Foundation

07/01/2026

The Graduate Theological Foundation is seeking 4 pioneers to lead us to a promising new land. If you are interested in learning more, or have someone to send our way, please contact us at [email protected]

06/05/2026

We celebrate with GTF faculty member Dr. Vassilios Bebis who has been named as an Affiliate member at the Harvard University Davis Center.

The Davis Center stands with the people of Ukraine and with the many people around the world who are and will be harmed by this war.

04/28/2026

We have both students and faculty members involved in this event. Please use the QR code below to learn more and to register.

04/13/2026

We congratulate Sister Catherine Brodersen on the successful defense of her thesis "The Virtue of Humility in the Life of Blessed Clelia Merloni". Participating in the defense were (upper left) Dr. Dennis Billy, the GTF Karl Rahner Professor of Catholic Theology. (upper right) Dr. Paul Kirbas, GTF President and the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture, and (bottom left) Dr. David Couturier, the GTF Dean R. Hoge Professor of Pastoral Planning and Church Management.

12/02/2025

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10/09/2025

GTF President Dr. Paul Kirbas was a founding endorser of this important message for Academic Freedom.

AAC&U Statement on the Trump Administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education”

10/04/2025

We celebrate the 80th birthday of our partner seminary in Matanzas Cuba. Together our two institutions offer the Doctor of Ministry program for Latin American pastors. Happy Birthday SET!

09/12/2025

We congratulate student Kaycee Iwuofor on the successful defense of her thesis "The Chaplain as a Caregiver: Ministering to the Sick in an Economically Challenged Situation among the Igbos of Southeast Nigeria." Participating in the defense were (top left) Dr. Mike Brock, the GTF Carl Ransom Rogers Professor of Counseling Psychology, (top right) Dr. Paul Kirbas, GTF President and the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture, and (bottom left) Dr Ann Marie Neale, the Karen Horney Professor of Counseling and Psychology.

09/10/2025

We celebrate our recent graduates in the recent GTF publication.

We wish to congratulate the academic achievements of our 24-25 GTF Graduates!