Berkeley School of TheologyStudent Guide

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Berkeley, CA
108 students
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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Berkeley School of Theology

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Intersession 2027
  3. Spring 2027
  4. Summer 2027

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Campus language

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6 terms

A

ABCUSA
American Baptist Churches USA, the denominational body BST is affiliated with.

E

Euclid
The collection of cafes and eateries on Euclid Avenue where students typically eat, as the school lacks a central dining hall.

G

GTU
Graduate Theological Union, the consortium of seminaries that includes BST.

H

Hillegass
The student housing apartments located on Hillegass Avenue.
Holy Hill
The nickname for the North Berkeley neighborhood where BST and other GTU seminaries are clustered.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
BART
Bay Area Rapid Transit, the train system used to access campus via the Downtown Berkeley station.
caf_3
Café 3
Cross-registration
The process of enrolling in courses at other GTU member schools or UC Berkeley.
crossroads
Crossroads
GTU ID
The universal identification card used for library access and services across the consortium schools.
Hewlett
The Flora Lamson Hewlett Library, the shared research library for all GTU schools.
Hobart Hall
The main administrative and classroom building for the Berkeley School of Theology.
Populi
The web-based student information system used for registration, grades, and billing.
The Chapel
The primary worship space located within the main campus complex.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Berkeley for Berkeley School of Theology Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Berkeley.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,695

Cost of Living Index

204

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

89

Bikeability

92

Public Transit

AC Transit, BART, Amtrak Capitol Corridor

Nearest Airports

Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (warm-summer, Csb)

Avg Annual Temp

60.1°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

First Presbyterian Church Garage

garage • Good

Located at 2407 Dana St; approximately a 7-minute walk to BST.

Campus News

Latest updates from Berkeley School of Theology

BST Appoints Rev. Dr. Cheryl F. Dudley as Interim President

Berkeley School of Theology announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Cheryl F. Dudley to serve as Interim President following the presidential transition.

Aug 12, 2026

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Transformative Learning Collaborative Receives $10M Grant

A significant $10 million grant was awarded to the Transformative Learning Collaborative to support educational initiatives.

Mar 19, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Berkeley School of Theology

Registration for Intersession 2026 & Spring Semester 2027

November 9, 2026

Online via Populi

The period for current students to register for the upcoming Intersession and Spring 2027 semester courses.

Thanksgiving Break - GTU Library Closed

November 26, 2026

GTU Library / Campus-wide

Academic and administrative holiday for the Thanksgiving period; the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library will be closed.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Berkeley School of Theology

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Bratcher Apartments

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

Gray Apartments

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@bst.edu

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