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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
4 entries Sep 8 → Dec 31, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → Jan 31, 2027
Intersession 2027
Feb 1 → May 31, 2027
Spring 2027
Jun 1 → Jul 31, 2027
Summer 2027
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A E G H S A
ABCUSA American Baptist Churches USA, the denominational body BST is affiliated with. E
Euclid The collection of cafes and eateries on Euclid Avenue where students typically eat, as the school lacks a central dining hall. G
GTU Graduate Theological Union, the consortium of seminaries that includes BST. H
Hillegass The student housing apartments located on Hillegass Avenue.
Holy Hill The nickname for the North Berkeley neighborhood where BST and other GTU seminaries are clustered. S
SGA Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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BART Bay Area Rapid Transit, the train system used to access campus via the Downtown Berkeley station.
caf_3 Café 3
Cross-registration The process of enrolling in courses at other GTU member schools or UC Berkeley.
crossroads Crossroads
GTU ID The universal identification card used for library access and services across the consortium schools.
Hewlett The Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, the shared research library for all GTU schools.
Hobart Hall The main administrative and classroom building for the Berkeley School of Theology.
Populi The web-based student information system used for registration, grades, and billing.
The Chapel The primary worship space located within the main campus complex. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 6 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Berkeley School of Theology Appoints Rev. Dr. Cheryl F. Dudley as Interim President Rev. Dr. Cheryl F. Dudley has been appointed to lead the institution following the retirement of Dr. James E. Brenneman.
Aug 12, 2026
Read More Presidential Transition: Dr. James E. Brenneman Steps Down Dr. James E. Brenneman concluded his tenure as president of Berkeley School of Theology on August 28, 2026.
Aug 28, 2026
Read More Arc Storytelling Grant Projects Kick Off with Campus Summit Six congregations began their storytelling projects with a summit held on the BST campus in August.
Sep 2, 2026
Read More No active emergency alerts for the BST campus as of September 18, 2026. No active emergency alerts for the BST campus as of September 18, 2026.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Berkeley School of Theology
Earl Lectures 2026: Faith Beyond Exclusion September 25, 2026
A special gathering marking 125 years of public theology and 25 years of LGBTQ and gender justice, featuring scholars, pastors, and advocates.
Epistemic Dignity in Childhood Discussion September 28, 2026
A discussion with Debi Talukdar on epistemic dignity in childhood, co-sponsored with P.L.A.T.O.
Why Do We Call Ourselves Persons? Seminar October 8, 2026
A seminar led by Professor Anselm Ramelow, O.P., exploring the history of the concept of 'person'.
Discover BST Week October 12, 2026
An opportunity for prospective students to experience the community, attend classes, and explore theological education at BST.
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