Graduate Theological Union Email Format
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Graduate Theological Union (GTU) is a graduate-level center for religious studies based in Berkeley, California, operating within the higher education sector. It emphasizes ecumenical, interreligious, and interdisciplinary study, enabling faculty and students to engage the world’s major religions and wisdom traditions in contemporary contexts. Through its programs and scholarly network, GTU supports rigorous scholarship and leadership development in religious studies. The GTU serves a mid-sized academic community of faculty and students pursuing advanced study at the intersection of religion and culture. In 2025, Paul G. Johnson was appointed Chair of the GTU Board of Trustees, effective June 1, reflecting ongoing governance activity. It remains part of the broader landscape of higher education institutions focused on interreligious dialogue and cross-disciplinary inquiry.