Our Mission

The mission of the school is to prepare candidates for professional ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, for careers in theological education, and to provide opportunities for enhancing knowledge of Christian faith and the practice of ministry. We achieve our mission through:

 

• Classroom lectures, seminars, and guided readings
• Workshops that enable students to communicate more effectively and conduct themselves professionally
• Methodologies for social analysis and theological reflection
• Supervised field education
• Faculty advising to help students plan and choose programs and courses, and reflect on their academic progress
• Support for faculty scholarship and professional development, research and publication
• Access to the GTU’s combined course offerings
• Access to both the GTU Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, one of the most comprehensive theological libraries in the United States, and to the libraries of the University of California, Berkeley
• The GTU Bookstore with a full inventory of books on theology and related topics
• Daily and weekly prayer
• Spiritual formation through formal programs, retreats, faith sharing groups and spiritual direction
• Opportunities for ecumenical exchange
• Social justice activities
• Recreational and social activities