1712 Euclid Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709-1294

With a history that dates back to 1854, with the creation of the apostolic college Mission Santa Barbara, Franciscan School of Theology is a four-year institution dedicated to the liberal arts, and theology in particular. A Roman Catholic graduate school, Franciscan School of Theology is the only Franciscan seminary/theology school in the nation whose mission it is to aid and prepare students to serve the Church as professional ministers, Franciscan School of Theology is a center of learning for religious and laymen and women.

Available programs at Franciscan School of Theology include the Master of Arts degree, which prepares students for doctoral and teaching and studies; Master of Arts in Ministry for a Multicultural Church two-year professional degree; Master of Theological Studies two-year academic degree; Master of Divinity four-year professional degree; and the continuing education program. Franciscan School of Theology's continuing education program gives students the chance to concentrate on Franciscan topics in spirituality, history, and theology.

Quick Facts:

Franciscan School of Theology is a member of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), and has been accredited by both The Association of Theological Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Students of this California college have access of the GTU's Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, which holds almost 700,000 items.

This California college is both owned and operated by the Province of Saint Barbara of the Order of Friars Minor.

In order to apply to Franciscan School of Theology, a student must have received at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Graduates of Franciscan School of Theology may return to attend a class at a reduced tuition rate.

Courses taught at this California College include: Women and Worship, Canon Law: Intro and Marriage, and Globalization, Mission and Glocal.

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