Deepening Faith.
Challenging Minds.
Expanding Hearts.
Energizing Mission.
Where the wisdom of tradition is applied in the innovative context of the West Coast
Associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary is the only Lutheran seminary in the western half of the United States. PLTS is a founding member of the Graduate Theological Union, a consortium of 19 seminaries and research centers in partnership with the UC Berkeley.
The resulting context in which we work and study is an interfaith and cross-cultural experience.
Upcoming Events
A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Kamal Abu-Shamsieh with with a palliative care physician and spiritual care representatives from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions who work in this area. The panel will explore important questions and concerns that arise at the end of life from medical, theological and spiritual care perspectives. They will also address ethical and practical issues.
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April 4-6, 2025 - Signs Along the Way Visit & Discernment Weekend
Take a Virtual Tour!
Check out this video tour to get a feel for our campus, student housing, and surrounding neighborhood.
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The Library Resources are Almost Inexhaustible
The GTU’s Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, housing the resources of all 17 institutions, is the most comprehensive theological library in the country and one of the best in the world. Combined with the U.C. Berkeley libraries, PLTS offers you incomparable resources.
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