Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley

Name: Pacific School of Religion
Address: 1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, 94709-1323, United States
Telephone: +1 510-849-8286

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Pacific School of Religion is a private Protestant seminary in Berkeley, California. It maintains covenantal relationships with the United Church of Christ, the United Methodist Church, and the Disciples of Christ, ensuring the school provides the necessary requirements for candidates to seek ordination within these denominations. These three denominations account for approximately half of the student population of PSR. The school has also maintained close relationships with the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, as well as other denominations. Over the years PSR has provided training for clergy from a wide range of religious traditions including Buddhists, Jews, Pagans, Pentecostals, and Roman Catholics. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1866 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 37°52'35"N, 122°15'47"W

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1798 Scenic AveBerkeley (Northside)Berkeley 94709-1323 United States

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Pacific School of Religion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pacific School of Religion open?

Pacific School of Religion is open:

Monday 10 am - 2 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Pacific School of Religion?

Nearby attractions include Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley (2 min walk), Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, Berkeley (3 min walk), Academy of American Franciscan History, Berkeley (4 min walk), Campus of the University of California, Berkeley (5 min walk).

How to get to Pacific School of Religion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pacific School of Religion:

Bus

Euclid Avenue & Ridge Road • Lines: 65 (4 min walk)
Hearst Avenue & Arch Street • Lines: 65 (4 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (14 min walk)
North Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (29 min walk)