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.
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Balancing ethical, legal, & social implications of AI // Becoming bilingual in theology & technology
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Join us in Berkeley for our Signs Along the Way discernment event, March 13-15, 2026
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Check out this video tour to get a feel for our campus, student housing, and surrounding neighborhood.
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Specialized Training for Contemporary Ministry
We offer specialized training in cross-cultural ministry, youth and family ministry, Latiné ministry, faith-based community organizing, climate justice and faith, and more. How can you grow in your call to serve your community through a PLTS program?
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