Guild publishes Story of GTU and its member schools and Centers
“The fascinating story of the growth and progress toward mutual understanding,” along with narratives of each member school and center, is published by the Guild in this 59 page booklet: Graduate Theological Union: Its Participants and Ecclesiastical History.
GTU establishes eight suggested Areas of Study for Ph.D. and ThD degrees
GTU establishes eight suggested Areas of Study for Ph.D. and ThD degrees: Biblical Studies, Historical Studies, Theological Studies, Religion and Society, Religion and the Personality Sciences, Theology and Education, Theology and the Arts, and History and the Phenomenology of Religion. These Areas could be combined by students for a specific subject with appropriate approvals.
Common Library Agreement signed
The Common Library Agreement marks the next phase of shared library services. Seven member schools and the GTU were signers of the Common Library Agreement in 1971. PSR joined the common library agreement in 1980, after the completion of the first two levels of the library, and SKSM in 1982.
“Asherah and Astarte in the Old Testament and Ugaritic Literatures” Ph.D. Dissertation by Alice Lenore Perlman
Claude R. Welch, Dean 1971-87, President 1971-82
Claude R., Welch (1922-2009) began his term as dean in August of 1971 following a stint by J. Hilary Martin of CDSP as Acting Dean (1970-71). In December, he also became president, a role in which he served until June 1, 1982. Welch continued as dean until 1987. He contributed to the expansion of GTU’s […]
Kahn selected as architect for library
Louis I. Kahn is selected from 18 architects to design library. The site at 2400 Ridge Road was purchased from BTS and SFTS for the building. His initial design is of a building with a form like a ziggurat and filled with light for reading. Kahn died in 1976. Two local architectural firms familar with […]
10th anniversary celebrated
GTU’s 10th anniversary was recognized by a special edition of The Catholic Voice, Diocese of Oakland, November 2. The school held its anniversary celebration at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, January 1973.
Increased partnership with UC Berkeley
GTU students could cross-register at UC Berkeley at no additional charge. Up to this point, university faculty regularly sat on students’ doctoral committees and prospective Ph.D. students also had to be admitted into the university’s graduate division.
GTU opens bookstore
The GTU opens a combined bookstore at 2465 Le Conte Ave. to consolidate stores from most of the member schools. Over its 35 years, it became known as one of the finest theological bookstores in the country. It was a gathering place for students, faculty, and alumni, as well as with the Berkeley community. Closed […]
Ground is broken for new library building
“Let this Common Library be always a place where Your Glory will dwell,” Patrick LaBelle, O.P., prayed at the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the building on June 24, 1979. The Board of Trustees decided to split the construction of the library into two phases. Phase 1 built the mechanical and storage for the […]