San Francisco Theological Seminary U.S.

Since its humble begin­ning in 1871, San Francisco Theological Seminary has played an important role in shaping a future in tune with God’s purposes in the world. By engaging students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, friends, congre­gations and other church entities, we respond to the opportunities and challenges facing the Church of Jesus Christ by preparing faith leaders to serve in churches and in the community.

Located on 14 scenic acres in San Anselmo, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, SFTS is the only Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seminary in the West. Grounded in the Reformed tradition, students integrate faith and learning through innovative teaching, excellent scholarship and creative engagement with the practice of ministry. With more than 200 students in our academ­ic programs, SFTS is enriched by men and women from places such as South Korea, Ethiopia, Fiji, China and Indonesia. They are equipped for ministries in rural America, the inner city and other contexts to witness for Jesus Christ and advocate for social justice.

Among SFTS’s extraordinary faculty, you will find powerful preachers, creative scholars, gifted writers and effective practitioners in ministry. They have come to SFTS from South Korea, Ger­many, Switzerland and through­out the United States, and include ordained PC(USA) pastors, members of various Protestant denominations and a Roman Catholic sister.

A founding member of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), SFTS is a pioneer in ecu­menical education. Our students benefit from open enrollment in the largest and most diverse partnership of seminaries in the United States. SFTS faculty members are core professors of the GTU’s master and doctoral programs, and SFTS students en­gage regularly with students and professors from other Christian theological traditions. Students interested in interfaith studies can take advantage of the GTU centers for Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies and the Institute of Bud­dhist Studies.

Our unique Program in Chris­tian Spirituality offers courses and programs for students, alumni, clergy and lay people, empha­sizing an integrated, holistic spirituality in which personal and corporate prayer, study, worship and service are maintained in dynamic relationship. Diploma programs and academic concen­trations are ecumenical in scope, faithful to Reformed tradition, and sensitive to today’s cultural and religious contexts.

Degrees and Special Programs 

• Master of Divinity

• Master of Arts in Theological Studies

• Common Master of Arts through the GTU

• Doctor of Ministry

• Doctor of Philosophy through the GTU

• Doctor of Theology through the GTU

• Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction

• Diploma in Spiritual Formation Studies

• Clinical Pastoral Education

• Certificate in Ministry Studies

Accreditation

San Francisco Theological Seminary is fully accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada to offer the following degree programs:

• Master of Divinity

• Master of Arts in Theological Studies

• Doctor of Ministry

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