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
In this Spanish-language webinar, Colombian biologist Maritza Florian will discuss the intersection of biodiversity with climate change and why people of faith should care.
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Join us in Berkeley for our Signs Along the Way discernment event, March 13-15, 2026
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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Spiritual Direction and Small Group Spiritual Care
Seminary isn’t just about intellectual learning; it is also a time to continue to deepen your relationship with God and help others do the same. As a PLTS student, you have access to free spiritual direction through our spiritual care team. You also have the opportunity to participate in spiritual care small groups and explore new spiritual practices with faculty each semester.
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