University of Redlands and San Francisco Theological Seminary Reach Agreement

The University of Redlands in Redlands, CA and San Francisco Theological Seminary located in San Anselmo, CA announced on February 25, 2019 that they have entered into a partnership that will serve as a foundation for a new Graduate School of Theology.

You can read more on the seminary's Pathways to Possibility webpage that includes a statement from Rev. Dr. Jim McDonald, President and Professor of Faith & Public Life, along with .pdfs of several partnership documents and a F.A.Q. section.

Other reporting on the agreement can be found at:

• Yet Another Seminary Merges by Greg Toppo for Inside Higher Ed on February 26, 2019
• San Francisco Theological Seminary, University of Redlands to begin ‘permanent partnership’ for Presbyterian Mission on February 25, 2019
• San Francisco Theological Seminary reaches “agreement in principle” to become part of University of Redlands by Leslie Scanlon for Presbyterian Outlook on February 25, 2019

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