“Theology in the Age of Probable Reasoning” Th.D. Dissertation by Nancey C. Murphy
The present study attempts to show the value of recent philosophy of science for understanding and reforming theological method. It raises, and answers in the affirmative, the question whether theology is capable of measuring up to standards of scientific reasoning. In particular, it describes philosopher of science Imre Lakato’s theory of scientific rationality, showing that […]
Newhall Fellows established
Trustee Jane Newhall establishes the Newhall Fellows, an endowment enabling doctoral students to teach or conduct research with faculty mentors. Since 1995, more than 330 doctoral students have been Newhall Fellows and more than $1 million has been awarded. The students benefitting from this professional development opportunity have become some of GTU’s most academically influential […]
Center for the Arts, Religion and Education founded
Doug Adams, Professor of Christianity and the Arts at the Pacific School of Religion, founded CARE (now CARe) in 1987 as an affiliate of the GTU. The Center promotes scholarship, reflection, and practice in the arts and religion to serve the GTU and to benefit the community. Its gallery shows, events, grants and fellowships have […]
Library completed and named Flora Lamson Hewlett Library
After decades of planning, collaboration, and construction, the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library dedication ceremony celebrated the completion of a centralized library that would serve the entire Graduate Theological Union consortium. Acknowledging with gratitude a substantial contribution from the Hewlett Foundation, the GTU Common Library was named the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library in May 1987.
Judith A. Berling, Dean 1987-96
Judith A.Berling was the GTU’s first female administrator. She is internationally recognized as a scholar and teacher, intentionally cultivating interdisciplinary and interreligious encounters in her classroom and encouraging those throughout the GTU. Among her projects, Berling convened a working group of faculty to enrich the curriculum with Asian and Pacific Rim topics and perspectives — […]
Buddhism & Christian conference held
Buddhism & Christianity: Toward the Human Future conference was held August 10-14, 1987. More than 700 attended the conference, held to promote religious pluralism, producing a short video, a list of papers for purchase, and a book. Nicholas Grove commented in Mystics Quarterly, March 1988, on the exceptional speakers and that there “was a particular […]
Robert M. Barr, President 1988-92
Art Exhibits: Christo and Jean Claude
Douglas G. Adams introduced Christo at the opening of an art exhibit on April 15. Entitled “Christo and Peter Setz, The Running Fence Project Revisited,” the exhibit featured Christo’s plans for the “Umbrella Project,” as well as images from “The Running Fence.” The event combined a display of Christo’s projects with the retirement of Peter […]
Chan Prize begins
The Chan Essay Prize is an annual award ($2,500) funded by Lionel Chan Family Endowment. In even-numbered years, the topic is “Religion and Economics.” In odd-numbered years, the topic is: “Identity and Practice across Religious Boundaries: exploring a particular concept, theme, or practice in two or more religions (e.g., Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, etc.).”
Institute of Buddhist Studies becomes consortial affiliate
The Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS) became an affiliate with the GTU. Established in 1949, the Institute provides graduate-level Buddhist education, ministerial and chaplaincy training, and other educational programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Associated with the Buddhist Churches of America, the seminary and graduate school practices interreligious collaboration through its Master of Arts […]