Berkeley Divinity School

Berkeley Divinity School

Type	Private
Established	1854
Affiliation	Episcopal Church
Dean	Andrew McGowan
Location	New Haven, Connecticut , United States
Campus	Urban

Berkeley Divinity School is an Episcopal seminary located in New Haven, Connecticut. It was founded in 1854 and is affiliated with Yale University. The school is one of the eleven accredited seminaries of the Episcopal Church in the United States.

History

Berkeley Divinity School was established in 1854 by Bishop John Williams, who later became the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. The school was named in honor of George Berkeley, an Anglican bishop and philosopher. Initially, the school was located in Middletown, Connecticut, but it moved to New Haven in 1928 to affiliate with Yale University.

Academics

Berkeley Divinity School offers a range of theological programs, including the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.), and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees. The school also offers various certificate programs and continuing education opportunities for clergy and laypersons.

Joint Degree Programs

Students at Berkeley Divinity School have the opportunity to enroll in joint degree programs with other schools at Yale University, such as the Yale Divinity School, the Yale School of Management, and the Yale Law School.

Campus

The campus of Berkeley Divinity School is integrated with the Yale Divinity School campus in New Haven. The school shares facilities, libraries, and resources with Yale, providing students with access to a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Notable Alumni

Berkeley Divinity School has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to the Episcopal Church and broader society. Some of these include:

• Frank Griswold, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
• Jeffrey John, Dean of St Albans Cathedral
• Barbara Harris, the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion

Affiliations

Berkeley Divinity School is affiliated with the Yale Divinity School and is a member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

See also

• Yale Divinity School
• Episcopal Church (United States)
• List of Episcopal seminaries in the United States