San Francisco Theological Seminary
For over 150 years, San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS) has provided a rigorous, theological education rooted in the Reformed tradition, renewed daily through dialogue, critical inquiry, and practical reflection.
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SFTS degree programs are framed by a classical theology curriculum of scripture, history, systematic theology, ethics, homiletics, and pastoral care.
Enhance your spirituality on our Bay Area campus
Enhance your spirituality on our Bay Area campus
Rooted in the Bay Area for over 150 years, our serene Bay Area campus lies nestled in the hills of San Anselmo—a quaint, historic town just 15 miles north of San Francisco. These grounds get you to be curious and reflect. An SFTS student experience on these sacred grounds provides an opportunitiy to explore reflection and curiousity through an ecumenical education. Through the consortium partnership with Graduate Theological Union, students have access to an education beyond the classroom.
Challenge assumptions • Redefine ministry • Build community
SFTS prepares students for deep theological engagement, transformational impact, and active leadership in public life.
Shaw Chaplaincy Institute
All Shaw Chaplaincy Institute programs foster an understanding of how caring practices are expressed across cultures and religious traditions and contribute to multiple dimensions of interreligious thought, faith, life, and witness in the world.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Spiritual Programs
Academic support and resources
Students receive comprehensive support through tailored academic advising, career counseling, and pastoral care, fostering both personal and professional growth. The nurturing community emphasizes spiritual development and a commitment to social justice.
Meet SFTS faculty
Every Redlands faculty member is an active practitioner in their field, integrating both theory and practical application into their teaching. Deep passion for their subjects drives their commitment to student learning.
Rev. Laurie Garrett-Cobbina
Dean, San Francisco Theological Seminary
Rev. Paul Gaffney
Program Manager of Education, Community Relations, and Spiritual Care Services; ACPE Certified Educator Shaw Chaplaincy Institute
Wendy Farley
Director, Program in Christian Spirituality, Rice Family Professor of Spirituality
Julius Bailey
H. Eugene Farlough-California Chair in African-American Christianity, Religious Studies
John P. Falcone
Ford Visiting Professor of Practical Theology
Gregory Love
Associate Professor
Eugene Eung-Chun Park
Dana and David Dornsife Professor of New Testament
Teresa Chávez Sauceda
Professor
Celebrating over 150 years
Learn more info about our connected as an SFTS alumni community and resources.
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San Francisco Theological Seminary is housed at the San Francisco Bay Area campus. Get to know the SFTS faculty and staff.
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