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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = American Baptist Seminary of the West
| name = Berkeley School of Theology
| established = 1871
| image = BBDS-pordo-1.jpg
| type = [[Graduate School|Graduate]] [[Theological]] [[Seminary]]
| established = {{Start date|1871}}
| affiliation = [[American Baptist Churches USA]]
| type = [[Graduate School|Graduate]] [[Theological]] [[Seminary]]
| religious_affiliation = [[American Baptist Churches USA]]
| president = James Brenneman
| dean = LeAnn Snow Flesher
| president = James Brenneman
| dean = LeAnn Snow Flesher
| academic_staff = 12
| academic_staff = 12
| administrative_staff =
| students = 74
| administrative_staff =
| city = [[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]]
| students = 120
| state = [[California]]
| address = 2606 Dwight Way
| country = United States
| city = [[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]]
| campus = [[urban area|urban]]
| state = [[California]]
| country = United States
| former_names = Berkeley Baptist Divinity School
| website = {{URL|http://www.absw.edu/}}
| campus = Urban
| other_name = Hobart Hall
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| coor = {{Coord|37.86502|-122.25575|region:US-CA_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| affiliations = [[Graduate Theological Union]]<br />[[American Baptist Churches USA]]<br />
| former_names = Berkeley Baptist Divinity School (1912–1968),<br/> American Baptist Seminary of the West (1968–2020)
| website = {{URL|https://www.bst.edu/}}
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| coordinates = {{Coord|37.86502|-122.25575|region:US-CA_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| academic_affiliations = [[Graduate Theological Union]]<br />[[American Baptist Churches USA]]
}}
}}


The '''American Baptist Seminary of the West''' ('''ABSW''') is a theological school affiliated with the [[American Baptist Churches USA]] and located in [[Berkeley, California]]. It is part of the [[Graduate Theological Union]], a consortium of theological schools and centers in the Berkeley area. Formerly, the ABSW was called Berkeley Baptist Divinity School.
The '''Berkeley School of Theology''' ('''BST''') is a [[Baptist]] [[theological institute]] in [[Berkeley, California]], U.S.. It is affiliated with the [[American Baptist Churches USA]]. It is part of the [[Graduate Theological Union]], a consortium of theological schools and centers in the Berkeley area.


==History==
== History ==
The earliest roots of the American Baptist Seminary of the West lie in the chartering of California College, [[Vacaville, California|Vacaville]], in 1871. In 1887<ref>{{cite book |title=Where to educate, 1898-1899. A guide to the best private schools, higher institutions of learning, etc., in the United States |last=Thomas |first=Grace Powers |year=1898 |publisher=Brown and Company |location=Boston |page=12 |accessdate=August 17, 2012 |url=https://archive.org/stream/wheretoeducate1800thomrich#page/12/mode/1up}}</ref> the college moved to [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], and in 1912 to Berkeley, at which time it changed its name to Berkeley Baptist Divinity School (BBDS), keeping this name until 1968. In 1915, BBDS merged with the Pacific Coast Baptist Theological Seminary, which had begun in Oakland in 1890 and had moved to Berkeley in 1904. In 1968, BBDS merged with California Baptist Theological Seminary (founded in 1944 in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], and located in [[Covina, California|Covina]] since 1951). To reflect the fact that the school was no longer wholly in Berkeley, it was renamed the American Baptist Seminary of the West, but six years later the Covina faculty moved to the Berkeley campus, effecting considerable cost savings and at the same time availing themselves of the resources of the Graduate Theological Union.
The earliest roots of Berkeley School of Theology lie in the chartering of California College, [[Vacaville, California|Vacaville]], in 1871. In 1887,<ref>{{cite book |title=Where to educate, 1898-1899. A guide to the best private schools, higher institutions of learning, etc., in the United States |last=Thomas |first=Grace Powers |year=1898 |publisher=Brown and Company |location=Boston |page=12 |accessdate=August 17, 2012 |url=https://archive.org/stream/wheretoeducate1800thomrich#page/12/mode/1up}}</ref> the college moved to [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], and in 1912 to Berkeley, at which time it changed its name to Berkeley Baptist Divinity School (BBDS), keeping this name until 1968. In 1915, BBDS merged with the Pacific Coast Baptist Theological Seminary, which had begun in Oakland in 1890 and had moved to Berkeley in 1904.

In 1919, the school building Hobart Hall at 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley was designed by architect [[Julia Morgan]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=American Baptist Seminary of the West Hobart Hall Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=50801 |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=Historical Marker Database (HMDB) |language=en}}</ref> Hobart Hall is a [[Berkeley Landmark]] since September 8, 1998, and has a historical plaque.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=January 2023 |title=List of Designated City Landmarks, Structures of Merit & Historic Districts |url=https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/COB%20Landmarks%20Updated%20Jan%202023_0.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630044415/https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/COB%20Landmarks%20Updated%20Jan%202023_0.pdf |archive-date=June 30, 2023 |website=City of Berkeley}}</ref>

In 1968, BBDS merged with California Baptist Theological Seminary (founded in 1944 in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], and located in [[Covina, California|Covina]] since 1951). To reflect the fact that the school was no longer wholly in Berkeley, it was renamed the American Baptist Seminary of the West, but six years later the Covina faculty moved to the Berkeley campus, effecting considerable cost savings and at the same time availing themselves of the resources of the Graduate Theological Union. In July 2020, ABSW changed its name again to Berkeley School of Theology. <ref>{{Cite web|last=emorrow|date=2020-07-24|title=American Baptist Seminary of the West Changes Name to Berkeley School of Theology|url=https://www.gtu.edu/news/american-baptist-seminary-west-changes-name-berkeley-school-theology|access-date=2020-08-17|website=Graduate Theological Union|language=en}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
ABSW offers accredited Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Community Leadership (MCL), and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degrees. Jointly with the Graduate Theological Union, ABSW offers an accredited Master of Arts (MA). ABSW also participates with the Graduate Theological Union in offering the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Theology (ThD) degrees.
BST offers a wide range of programs from specialized certificates, accredited Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Community Leadership (MCL), a fully-online Master of Theological Studies (MTS) and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees. Jointly with the Graduate Theological Union, BST offers an accredited Master of Arts (MA). BST also participates with the Graduate Theological Union in offering the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.absw.edu/ Official website]
*[http://www.absw.edu/ Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328114051/http://www.absw.edu/ |date=2019-03-28 }}


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Latest revision as of 21:58, 31 August 2024

Berkeley School of Theology
Other name
Hobart Hall
Former names
Berkeley Baptist Divinity School (1912–1968),
American Baptist Seminary of the West (1968–2020)
TypeGraduate Theological Seminary
Established1871 (1871)
Religious affiliation
American Baptist Churches USA
Academic affiliations
Graduate Theological Union
American Baptist Churches USA
PresidentJames Brenneman
DeanLeAnn Snow Flesher
Academic staff
12
Students120
Address
2606 Dwight Way
,
Berkeley
,
California
,
United States

37°51′54″N 122°15′21″W / 37.86502°N 122.25575°W / 37.86502; -122.25575
CampusUrban
Websitewww.bst.edu

The Berkeley School of Theology (BST) is a Baptist theological institute in Berkeley, California, U.S.. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. It is part of the Graduate Theological Union, a consortium of theological schools and centers in the Berkeley area.

History

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The earliest roots of Berkeley School of Theology lie in the chartering of California College, Vacaville, in 1871. In 1887,[1] the college moved to Oakland, and in 1912 to Berkeley, at which time it changed its name to Berkeley Baptist Divinity School (BBDS), keeping this name until 1968. In 1915, BBDS merged with the Pacific Coast Baptist Theological Seminary, which had begun in Oakland in 1890 and had moved to Berkeley in 1904.

In 1919, the school building Hobart Hall at 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley was designed by architect Julia Morgan.[2] Hobart Hall is a Berkeley Landmark since September 8, 1998, and has a historical plaque.[2][3]

In 1968, BBDS merged with California Baptist Theological Seminary (founded in 1944 in Los Angeles, and located in Covina since 1951). To reflect the fact that the school was no longer wholly in Berkeley, it was renamed the American Baptist Seminary of the West, but six years later the Covina faculty moved to the Berkeley campus, effecting considerable cost savings and at the same time availing themselves of the resources of the Graduate Theological Union. In July 2020, ABSW changed its name again to Berkeley School of Theology. [4]

Academics

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BST offers a wide range of programs from specialized certificates, accredited Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Community Leadership (MCL), a fully-online Master of Theological Studies (MTS) and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees. Jointly with the Graduate Theological Union, BST offers an accredited Master of Arts (MA). BST also participates with the Graduate Theological Union in offering the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

References

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  1. ^ Thomas, Grace Powers (1898). Where to educate, 1898-1899. A guide to the best private schools, higher institutions of learning, etc., in the United States. Boston: Brown and Company. p. 12. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "American Baptist Seminary of the West Hobart Hall Historical Marker". Historical Marker Database (HMDB). Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  3. ^ "List of Designated City Landmarks, Structures of Merit & Historic Districts" (PDF). City of Berkeley. January 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 30, 2023.
  4. ^ emorrow (2020-07-24). "American Baptist Seminary of the West Changes Name to Berkeley School of Theology". Graduate Theological Union. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
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