Purpose, Philosophy and History

PURPOSE, PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY

PURPOSE, PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY Statement on Inclusion / Federal Title IX Our Purpose Coordinator

In faithfulness to our Starr King School for the Ministry educates people for religious leadership, especially Unitarian theological commitments, Universalist ministry. Starr King embraces all, Theological education at Starr King inspires and empowers religious leaders through: regardless of age, gender, gender expression, race, • student-centered, participatory learning, color, national or ethnic • excellence and depth in religious studies, origin, class, religion, sexual/affectional • understanding and stewardship of our Unitarian Universalist heritage, orientation, physical • service with congregations, communities and Unitarian Universalist organizations, character or disability.

• active participation in the ecumenical and interfaith Graduate Theological Union, Thomas W. Smith, • engagement with the critical issues of our time, Vice President for Finance and • deepened self-awareness, Administration, is • knowing we teach by who we are and what we do, Starr King School’s • loving God, others and self. Title IX coordinator. For confidential communication, contact him at: Our Theological Understanding [email protected], 2441 Le Conte Ave., Berkeley, Calif., 94709, Starr King School for the Ministry expresses a theological understanding that includes all in an 510-845-6232 x111, embrace of mutuality, equality and respect. We seek to foster I-Thou relationships with one fax 510/845-6273. another, rooted in authentic presence and the full unfolding of the powers of the soul. Our tradition seeks to communicate not only to the mind, but also to the heart. That tradition leads us to encourage special pastoral concern for those who have been oppressed in body and spirit because of unjust social conditions. Honoring the priesthood and prophethood of all believers, our theological task includes working for just, loving and sustainable community among human beings and with the earth.

We value the integration of academic expertise with lived experience and living spirituality. Our tradition leads us to emphasize ongoing revelation in each culture and in every creature. Our attention is drawn to the concrete, not the abstract, to the particular, not the generic. Time, place, culture, language and history are theologically significant because they help us understand the presence of the holy within time and space, and within diverse expressions of humanness.

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Our History In faithfulness to our theological understanding, we educate to counter oppressions and create just community. Intersecting patterns of violence and injustice mark the world. But we believe Starr King School was that abiding resources of beauty, grace, resistance and transformation abound. To teach is to founded in 1904 as the cooperate with revolutionary grace in the healing, transformation and full unfolding of life. Pacific Unitarian School for the Ministry. Classes were held at the Oakland Unitarian Church but were soon moved to Our Educational Philosophy and Pedagogical Practice Berkeley so students could take advantage of Our theological understanding is expressed in our educational philosophy and pedagogical courses at the University of California and nearby practice. We seek to educate in ways that: seminaries. Earl Morse • trust in an empowering and liberating grace larger than ourselves, Wilbur, the school’s first • call forth the full, authentic presence of people, president, established the school’s character, envi- • welcome silenced knowledge, feeling and experience, sioning an institution • undergird human wholeness, integrity, interdependence and agency, that would advance the • foster self-awareness and self-respect, presence of ethical, scholarly and religious leader- • strengthen relational capacities and the ethics of community, ship throughout society. • deepen knowledge and wisdom arising from engagement with primary “In all our teaching,” texts and primary experience, Wilbur wrote, “we • embody an ongoing practice of inquiry, study, action and reflection. strive to keep in view the practical end; and while we aim always to cultivate thorough schol- Educating to Counter Oppressions and Create Just Community arship, we mean to ask at every point, what has this to do with the actual The mission, theological vision and educational philosophy of the school support us in educating work of the ministry?” to counter oppressions. In our work, we strive to embody what we hope to see in the world — To this day the school a just, loving humanity and community in which people are free to be themselves fully without emphasizes practical fear, and no one is exiled, silenced or exploited. experience in congregations, communities and We seek to provide an institutional context that embraces the religious leadership of those who social agencies, concur- bring experience, knowledge and ethical vision, which the dominant culture has ignored or rent with academic silenced. We seek to counter white supremacy, resisting the cultural and institutional patterns coursework. that confer privilege on the well being of whites over the well being of others. We seek to enable people to gain the knowledge, experience, skill and religious understanding needed to address intersecting oppressions in North America and globally, and to advance liberation, healing, peace and the establishment of a just society.

At left: Starr King School’s faculty members, 1911.

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THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT continued from previous page Read about the Rev. Thomas Starr King, Individualized and Integrative Learning noted 19th century orator and religious leader for whom the school was named, INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED PROGRAMS at www.sksm.edu. Each person’s path to religious leadership is unique. Starr King School attends to individualized The Association of and integrative learning, meeting students where they are and attempting to understand their Theological Schools in needs and potential. The school then directs students to resources and offers counsel to help the United States and Canada (ATS) accredits identify and satisfy their development through experience, study, evaluation and growth. Starr King School for the Ministry by virtue We ask students, as members of our community, to reciprocate. This means participating fully in the of the school’s member- community and worship life of the school, from helping to organize events or stuffing fund-raising ship in the Graduate envelopes to creating a full chapel service. In addition, students assist in shaping school policy and Theological Union. practice through their representation on faculty-student committees and the board of trustees. Accreditation means that the ATS has determined Starr King HOLISTIC STUDY AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING School has developed Starr King considers students’ whole life experience during seminary as relevant to their studies. a mission statement, educational goals and Significant learning takes place in contexts other than structured courses and formal fieldwork. objectives appropriate Independent projects, creative undertakings, learning from workplace challenges, life crises or to post-secondary education and is major events, such as the birth of a child, the death of a friend or national mobilization for war, implementing them in are all occasions for grappling with fundamental religious questions. a manner consistent with the commission’s SMALL CLASSES standards. The school intentionally keeps its classes and seminars small, with emphasis on the active participation of all present.

Our practice is to accept no auditors in courses. We expect each person in the classroom to participate fully.

WRITTEN EVALUATIONS As a general practice, Starr King employs written evaluations in coursework and fieldwork rather than letter grades. Through written evaluations, students receive regular feedback and counsel regarding the quality of their work and path of preparation for ministry, scholarship or religious leadership in society.

One of Starr King School’s early buildings, located at 2817 Bancroft Way.

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GTU Member M.A. students receive both written evaluations and letter grades for all courses taken at Starr King. Schools Letter grades will be given to other Starr King students under certain circumstances and with the agreement of both the student and the student’s advisor. • Starr King School for the Ministry (SKSM) UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

• American Baptist Ecumenical and Interfaith Engagement: The Graduate Seminary of the West Theological Union (ABSW) AMERICAN BAPTIST

• The Church Divinity School of the Pacific Through the structures of partnership and exchange made possible by the Graduate Theological (CDSP) EPISCOPAL Union (www.gtu.edu), students and faculty at Starr King work in close cooperation with people • Dominican School of of diverse denominations and faith traditions. Philosophy and Theology (DSPT) ROMAN CATHOLIC

• Franciscan School of Theology (FST) ROMAN CATHOLIC • The Jesuit School of DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Theology at Berkeley (JSTB) ROMAN CATHOLIC

• Pacific Lutheran Starr King School offers three degrees and one certificate: Theological Seminary (PLTS) EVANGELICAL • MASTER OF DIVINITY (M.DIV.) LUTHERAN CHURCH IN A three- to four-year program of study that prepares people for religious leadership within AMERICA congregations and the wider community, especially through Unitarian Universalist ministry. • Pacific School of Religion (PSR) MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL • MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP FOR SOCIAL • San Francisco CHANGE (MASC) Theological Seminary A two-year program of study that prepares people for religious leadership in society (SFTS) PRESBYTERIAN through institutions and/or vocations that serve the common good and work for justice, equity and compassion.

• MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) A two-year program offered by the Graduate Theological Union, in collaboration with Starr King School, that advances people’s engagement in the scholarly study of religion and prepares them for Ph.D. studies and teaching.

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• SEMINARY FOR THE LAITY GTU Affiliates A flexible online program for church and non-profit organization leaders, emphasizing skill training for strategic planning, change management and team building. Participants • Richard S. Dinner who complete the program earn a certificate. Center for Jewish Studies • Center for Islamic M.Div., MASC and M.A. students can draw on resources at Starr King School, the Graduate Studies Theological Union and the University of California, Berkeley. Free and open cross-registration in • Institute of Buddhist this array of educational institutions makes possible an individualized course of study, tailored to Studies the student’s professional interests, experience and calling. • Patriarch Athenagoras For a complete listing of degree, residency and transfer requirements, visit www.sksm.edu. Orthodox Institute • Center for Ethics and Starr King also offers: Social Policy • An opportunity for individuals not in a degree program to enroll as special students and • Center for the Arts, attend specific courses. Religion, and Education • Continuing education opportunities for ministers. • Center for the Study of Religion and Culture • Online courses offering graduate-level credit, especially for students outside the Graduate Theological Union who are preparing for or considering Unitarian Universalist ministry. • Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences (See pages 8 and 12.) • New College Berkeley • Guidance from Starr King faculty, through the school’s membership in the Graduate Theological Union, for students pursuing Ph.D. and Th.D. degrees. Visit www.gtu.edu. • Institute for Leadership Development and Study of Pacific and Asian North American Religion Master of Divinity Degree (affiliated with Pacific School of Religion) • The Center for Lesbian EDUCATIONAL GOALS and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry The M.Div. degree at Starr King School is designed to prepare people for ministerial vocations in (affiliated with Pacific parish ministry; community ministry; religious education ministry; hospital, prison or hospice chap- School of Religion) laincy; or related forms of religious leadership with congregations and the wider community. The • The Multicultural M.Div. meets the basic educational requirement for fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist minister, Institute (affiliated with as well as the basic educational requirement for ordination in a variety of other denominations. Franciscan School of Theology) At Starr King, each student’s M.Div. program of study is individually designed to respond to that person’s gifts, challenges, life experience and calling. The program’s overall goal is to prepare each person holistically for ministry through attainment of competency in eight threshold areas (see page 11) that integrate the arts of ministry with the disciplines of theological and religious studies.

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continued from previous page This goal also includes the development of personal qualities and habits for a successful ministry, such as mature judgment, self-awareness, spiritual practice, integrity, responsibility, sensitivity and • The Program in Christian Spirituality ethical discernment. (affiliated with San Francisco Theological See www.sksm.edu for a full listing of degree requirements. Seminary) • School of Applied SEEKING FELLOWSHIP AND ORDINATION AS A UNITARIAN Theology UNIVERSALIST MINISTER • Evangelical Round Table Pursuit of the M.Div. degree is only one aspect of preparation for fellowship and ordination as a • Theological Roundtable Unitarian Universalist minister. Information on the full process is available from the Unitarian on Ecological Ethics and Universalist Association Director of Ministerial Credentialing and the Ministerial Fellowship Spirituality Committee’s Regional Subcommittees on Candidacy. Contact: Rev. David A. Pettee Starr King students enjoy free and open cross- MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALING DIRECTOR registration at all GTU UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION member institutions, 25 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108-2800 where distinguished faculty 617/948-6402, [email protected], www.uua.org/programs/ministry offer courses in theology, biblical studies, ethics, interdisciplinary studies, religion and the arts, psychology and religion, Master of Arts in Religious Leadership for Social Change Degree church history, spirituality, liturgy, preaching, world religions and more. EDUCATIONAL GOALS Because we regard the The MASC is a professional degree designed for: GTU’s ecumenical and interfaith scholarly • those who want to concentrate their work on promoting goals of justice, community as a primary equity and compassion in society, through religious or secular institutions, context for our education- • those seeking a grounding in ministerial and theological education to pursue their work, al program, Starr King expects its students to • those already involved in religious leadership for social change who want to improve accomplish a significant their professional competence. part of their study at The overall aim of this degree is to establish an appropriate theological foundation and skill base other GTU schools. for religious leadership in society, organizations and institutions.

Each student’s program of study is individually designed to integrate theological study, spiritual practice and professional development in a way that responds to the particular interests, gifts and challenges of the student. The program offers both theological knowledge and practical experience in community organizing, media relations, non-profit management, political action and social

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service ministry. The MASC program also fosters personal growth, spiritual practice and deep- Part-time Study ened commitment to social justice. Starr King School allows See www.sksm.edu for a full listing of degree requirements. part-time study in the M.Div., MASC and SPECIALIZATION M.A. programs. The MASC student, in consultation with an advisor, will identify an area of specialization for Visit www.sksm.edu or contact: religious leadership, which could include, for example, racial justice work, gender issues, [email protected] restorative justice, environmental responsibility, queer activism and other areas. for more information.

COMMUNITY PLACEMENT Program Credit In the second year of their program, MASC students participate in a six-month community place- Requirements ment, designed to integrate religious leadership abilities with practical skills required for social change. These placements may be on a local, national or international level and will include Nine units of credit are supervision from a mentor who is a seasoned progressive activist. required each semester to maintain full-time status PROFESSIONAL ROLES GRADUATES MIGHT ASSUME in the M.Div. and MASC programs, and a minimum Those who have completed the MASC degree will be prepared to assume professional roles in of three units for part-time institutions and organizations that work for progressive social change. Depending on the area status. For M.A. students, of specialization and the professional background of MASC graduates, the employment field the Graduate Theological could include non-profit organizations, social service agencies, political action organizations, Union requires 12 units to maintain full-time administrative and leadership positions in denominational bodies and religious associations, status and at least three church staffs, educational programs, health organizations, community centers, interfaith units for part-time status. organizations and research institutes. Visit www.sksm.edu for updates or contact [email protected] Master of Arts Degree for more information.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS The M.A., offered by the Graduate Theological Union in collaboration with Starr King School, engages students in the scholarly study of religion. The degree program provides: • an opportunity to explore theological and ethical issues inherent in life and work, • an academic structure for personal, sustained inquiry into theological issues or concerns, • a high level of competence in a specific area of study, preparing students for further study at the doctoral level.

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Starr King CONCENTRATION Faculty Each M.A. student chooses an area of concentration as the focus of study and the thesis. A Starr King faculty member serves as the student’s primary thesis advisor. To learn about our core faculty, their academic Areas of concentration available through Starr King faculty include: accomplishments, educational background and • Art and Religion teaching focus, visit our • Cultural and Historical Studies of Religions (including Islamic Studies) Web site at www.sksm.edu. • Ethics and Social Theory/Religion and Society

Here you can also read • History about our Visiting • Religion and Psychology Professors and Research • Systematic and Philosophical Theology (including Feminist Theology, Process and Faculty as well as our Adjunct Faculty, who add Relational Theology, and Religious Humanism) an array of talents to our For more information about Master of Arts degree requirements, see the GTU catalog or visit course offerings. Many www.gtu.edu. are Starr King graduates who return to the school to share their expertise in progressive religious Seminary for the Laity issues.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS Starr King School’s Seminary for the Laity is a non-residential, online certificate program designed to help congregational and non-profit leaders develop skills that can move organizations toward fulfilling their mission and vision. The program is appropriate for —

• lay leaders • clergy • religious educators • church administrators • music and volunteer services directors • Unitarian Universalist congregational leaders • Unitarian Universalist Association district leaders • non-profit leaders.

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These leaders frequently operate in an environment of constant change and limited resources Our Parish while struggling to support their communities, further organizational goals and plan strateg- Internship ically for the future. Classes offered as part of the Seminary for the Laity program recognize the Program realities of this environment and provide students with the necessary tools for organizational sustainability. Since 1996, more than 100 Starr King students Through this online program, leaders will learn to analyze community systems, clarify and have participated in expand an organization’s mission, manage shifts and trends, turn conflict into a positive tool the school’s internship for change, and care for themselves to sustain both personal and organizational growth. program, with placements in Unitarian Universalist Courses include the opportunity to deepen understanding of Unitarian Universalist values, congregations all over the U.S. and Canada. heritage, theology and ethics. These interns receive SKSM integrates learning tools, such as podcasts, video segments and CD recordings, into the on-the-job training, program, offering them in formats designed for ease of use by the widest number of people. learning religious leadership in such areas Participants will create a learning community within the program to support their work. as preaching, pastoral counseling, community ONLINE COURSEWORK outreach programs, education, congrega- Seminary for the Laity offers flexible half-semester and semester courses leading to a certificate tional administration of completion from Starr King School. Each course is designed to be self-standing (no class is a and finance, interfaith prerequisite for another) and available in a variety of sequences to fit the needs of participants. partnerships and (For graduate-level courses, see www.sksm.edu for information about our online and master’s spiritual practice. programs.)

Courses include: • Introduction to Unitarian Universalist theology • Introduction to Unitarian Universalist history • Religious leadership: • leadership skills and practices • systems thinking • leading and managing change • self-care practices • social justice leadership in Unitarian Universalist settings • group process skills • group life cycles and dynamics • conflict management

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Luce Project for • Study of Unitarian Universalist congregations, districts and the UUA Multi-religious • Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology as strategic planning tools Theological • gathering information in a congregational setting Education • systems thinking • establishing and working within a behavioral covenant Starr King School for the • Ministry's Luce Project for congregational polity and governance structures Multi-religious Theological • strategic planning. Education focuses on the inter-relationships of For the most up-to-date information about the Seminary for the Laity application process, tuition Islamic, Christian and and fees, visit www.sksm.edu, call SKSM Admissions at 510/845-6232 x125, or e-mail Jewish spiritual traditions, [email protected]. as well as their interactions with other religious traditions. The project, funded by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, offers opportunities for multi- faith engagement and a variety of courses, both in Berkeley and online. Those preparing for the ministry or other positions of religious leadership learn to understand not only the interconnectedness of these traditions, but how adher- ents are influenced by their concepts of bodies, genders, sexualities, class, national and ethnic identities, and aesthetics. This approach reflects Starr King's commitment to educating to counter oppressions and to creating just and sustainable societies, and it embodies the school's Unitarian Universalist identity and respect for the world's multiple religious traditions.

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THRESHOLD AREAS

Offices of GTU Religious Leadership Disciplines and Fields

I. LIFE IN RELIGIOUS • Functional and Pastoral Theology Pastor COMMUNITY AND INTERFAITH • Cultural and Historical Studies of Religions ENGAGEMENT

• Ethics and Social Theory Prophet II. PROPHETIC WITNESS AND WORK • Religion and Society

• Biblical Studies and Biblical Languages III. SACRED TEXT AND Preacher • Cultural and Historical Studies of Religions INTERPRETATION • Homiletics IV. HISTORY OF DISSENTING Scholar TRADITIONS AND THE • History THEA/OLOGICAL QUEST

Counselor V. SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND • Religion and Psychology CARE OF THE SOUL • Spirituality

VI. THEA/OLOGY IN CULTURE • Systematic and Philosophical Theology Thea/ologian AND CONTEXT • Cultural and Historical Studies of Religions

VII. EDUCATING FOR • Theology and Education Teacher WHOLENESS AND LIBERATION

VIII. EMBODIED WISDOM • Liturgical Studies Artist AND BEAUTY • Art and Religion • Spirituality

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CONTINUING AND ONLINE EDUCATION

Seminary for the Laity

This non-resident, online certificate program is open to congregational and non-profit organization leaders, and emphasizes strategic planning, change management, team-building, Unitarian Universalist history as well as personal and organizational sustainability. (See page 8.)

Betty Jeanne Rueters-Ward STARR KING STUDENT Online Courses

When I first read about Starr King’s MASC Starr King offers online courses to: program, I was immedi- • students outside the Graduate Theological Union who are in non-Unitarian Universalist ately inspired. I applied schools, and soon found that the • school’s structure and those interested in participating in graduate theological education as non-degree students. educational philosophy Starr King students must make a special request to faculty to take online courses. embodied my Unitarian Universalist faith. Here For a complete listing of online courses and registration information, visit www.online.sksm.edu. at SKSM I’m spiritually, emotionally and profes- sionally challenged and supported. Intersession and Summer Session The independence and flexibility of my degree program allow me to draw The Graduate Theological Union offers classes during its January Intersession. These are typically on the resources of the one-week intensive courses scheduled between the fall and spring semesters. The tuition for Graduate Theological Starr King degree students includes the cost of these classes. Intersession classes are also open Union and the University to special students. Visit www.gtu.edu for more information. of California, Berkeley. Starr King School sometimes offers summer courses available to SKSM students (at no additional cost) or special students. Visit www.sksm.edu for course descriptions.

The Pacific School of Religion also offers summer courses. Visit http://summer.psr.edu for information about courses, fees and housing. Tuition for Starr King students does not include the cost of summer classes offered by other GTU schools.

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Fees

For the current Starr King School fee schedule, visit www.sksm.edu.

For more information about continuing education opportunities at Starr King School, contact [email protected] or visit www.online.sksm.edu.

University of California, ADMISSIONS, TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID Berkeley

Through a Graduate Welcome Theological Union/ University of California, Berkeley cross-registration If you’re considering applying to one of our programs, we invite you to visit the school to meet system, Starr King our faculty and students, and sit in on classes. To arrange a visit, contact [email protected]. students gain access — at no extra charge — to UC courses as well as the university’s research Admission to the M.Div. or MASC Program and performing arts centers, nearly 100 library collections and To begin the application process for the M.Div. or MASC program, write a preliminary letter approximately 80 museum collections. (by regular mail or e-mail) introducing yourself and expressing your interest in applying to www.berkeley.edu Starr King School. Address the letter to:

Becky Leyser DEAN OF STUDENTS Starr King School for the Ministry 2441 Le Conte Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709 [email protected]

Following your preliminary letter, you’ll be asked to complete an application that includes a form, an autobiography, responses to a set of essay questions, transcripts and five references (one from your minister, one from an employer, one from a teacher and two of your choosing).

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Entrance to Starr King master’s programs normally requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. school. An interview with a member of the Admissions and Scholarship Committee is also required as part of the application process. Programs begin in the fall.

The school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.

M.Div. and MASC application deadlines: Dec. 1, Feb. 1 and March 1

Visit www.sksm.edu for current application fees.

Rev. Duane Fickeisen STARR KING GRADUATE, CLASS OF 1994 Admission to the M.A. Program CO-MINISTER, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OF THE CUMBERLAND M.A. students may begin studies at Starr King School in either fall or spring. VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA Application deadline for fall enrollment: Feb. 15 The need to be self- Application deadline for spring enrollment: Sept. 30 directed, to show up wholly, to risk with To apply for the M.A. program, begin by contacting: integrity and to reflect deeply on experience is Admissions Office constant in ministry. GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL UNION With the skilled guidance 2400 Ridge Road of the faculty and rich Berkeley, CA 94709 access to resources for learning, Starr King [email protected] School puts the responsi- 510/649-2465, 510/649-2460 or 800/826-4488 bility and accountability for formation squarely Usually, if your academic interests best match Starr King’s program, the GTU will direct you to in the hands of the our admissions department. Starr King’s admissions staff will then confer with you about the fit student — excellent between your interests and the expertise of the school’s faculty. preparation for effective values-based change Application requirements include a B.A. from an accredited college or university, an academic state- agentry and religious ment of purpose, three academic letters of recommendation, transcripts and Graduate Record Exam leadership in a liberal (GRE) scores taken no longer than five years ago. To take the Graduate Record Exam, contact: context. Educational Testing Service P.O. Box 6000 Princeton, NJ 08541 www.gre.org, 609/771-7670

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Admission to the M.A. program is by joint approval of the GTU admissions committee and the Starr King M.A. Admissions Committee. Visit www.gtu.edu for current application fees.

Admission to the Seminary for the Laity

For current application requirements, visit www.sksm.edu.

Sally Hamlin Tuition and Fees STARR KING GRADUATE, CLASS OF 2007

Visit www.sksm.edu for updated M.Div., MASC and Seminary for the Laity fee schedules. See the What does it feel like to Graduate Theological Union Web site — www.gtu.edu — for an updated M.A. fee schedule. walk into a place that knows your soul? Can M.DIV. AND MASC TUITION a place hold you in this way? I believe it can. Starr King charges a lump-sum tuition fee for the M.Div. and MASC programs, normally paid over That's what it meant to six semesters (M.Div.) or four semesters (MASC), unless the student makes other arrangements come to Starr King School. Sharing, with the Dean of Students. challenging, inviting, learning. It was all If a student’s M.Div. program of study extends beyond six semesters, or if a MASC program there, and more. extends beyond four semesters, the school charges a continuing fee.

Students who choose part-time study in the M.Div. program pay half the total tuition, regardless of the number of units they take. In other words, those who attend quarter time still pay half the tuition. Note that a minimum of 3 units per semester is required to maintain status in the program.

Tuition must be paid in full before graduation.

M.A. TUITION The Graduate Theological Union offers the M.A. degree in collaboration with Starr King School. Because M.A. tuition is set by the GTU, it can change during a student’s course of study. Visit www.gtu.edu for current fees.

Students who choose part-time study (a minimum of 3 units per semester) in the M.A. program pay per course, according to the Graduate Theological Union fee schedule.

Tuition is payable each semester, upon registration, and must be paid in full by graduation.

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SEMINARY FOR THE LAITY FEES For current fees, visit www.sksm.edu.

NON-DEGREE STUDENT FEES Those who wish to register for a course as a non-degree student (“special student”) are welcome at Starr King. Registration in a limited enrollment class is at the discretion of the instructor.

Visit www.sksm.edu for registration information and current fees.

Jennifer Youngsun Ryu STARR KING GRADUATE, CLASS OF 2005 Financial Aid

I stood on the front steps of Starr King with a few Starr King awards financial aid to M.Div. and MASC degree students with need who are paying dozen other first-year tuition and request assistance. Graduate Theological Union M.A. students affiliated with Starr students. Those were King are also eligible to receive financial aid. strangers, mainly connected by uncertainty The school maintains endowed scholarships as well as tuition grants. In awarding tuition grants, and expectation. Now the committee takes into account the identified financial need of each applicant as well as the I look at us and marvel school’s commitment to educating to counter oppressions and our desire to manifest a multi- at the beauty of our unfolding. Starr King racial, multicultural learning community. gave each of us the room For information about financial aid opportunities, visit www.sksm.edu. to grow individually and challenged all of us to see ourselves as intimately connected by shared religious leadership.