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Compassion, Justice, & Belonging. A progressive Christian grad school with an ecumenical approach to theological education. For such a time as this.

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If you were unable to join us for our Convocation service last week, or would like to rewatch, you can now watch the entire service on our YouTube channel through the link in our bio. by @cst_news

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Dr. Frank Rogers Jr., Muriel Bernice Roberts Professor of Spiritual Formation & Narrative Pedagogy and Co-Director of the Center for Engaged Compassion, will be leading a day-long workshop in San Diego about the spiritual dimensions of trauma on November 7.

You can find more information through the attached flyer and here: https://trauma-recovery-2026.eventbrite.com by @cst_news

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5 days ago

Congratulations to Co-President Bishop Grant Hagiya for being recognized as a Luminary Honoree by Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE)! Bishop Hagiya will be honored at FACE LA's 25th Anniversary Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 14 at St. Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles.

You can read more about this event at https://www.facela.org/ by @cst_news

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8 days ago

Thank you to all who joined us for Convocation last night at our Westwood campus. The service featured Dr. Jihad Turk, founding President of Bayan Islamic Graduate School, whose talk was titled “Learning Across Difference: Interreligious Theological Education for a Fractured World.” CST Dean Rev. Dr. Yuki Schwartz and CST Co-President Rev. Dr. Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan were also among the speakers.

A recording of the service will be made available shortly. #Convocation2026 #CST #Bayan by @cst_news

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10 days ago

"Food is a pathway to freedom." 🌱

We are immensely proud of CST alum Rev. Eddie Anderson, whose visionary community leadership was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times!

Through the Freedom Farms Collective, Rev. Anderson is bridging faith, food justice, and economic empowerment across Los Angeles. Rooted in a rich legacy of Black food activism, the collective’s innovative "seed-to-shelf" model connects local farmers, chefs, and communities—nourishing neighborhoods while building sustainable economic equity.

Rev. Anderson’s work with Freedom Farms Collective and McCarty Memorial Christian Church is a powerful example of what happens when prophetic witness meets hands-on community transformation.

🔗 Read the full feature in the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2026-09-24/freedom-farms-collective-supports-los-angeles-food-access-economic-empowerment

Photo courtesy of Nava Rawls / Los Angeles Times.

#CSTPride #FaithInAction #FoodJustice #EconomicEmpowerment #FreedomFarmsCollective #CSTAlum #CommunityLeadership #LosAngeles by @cst_news

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18 days ago

𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝.⁣
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Last month, 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭, a graduate student in the 𝐌𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 program @cst_news Claremont School of Theology, joined the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey as a speaker during its annual animal blessing.

Drawing from Christianity, Jainism, and eco-spirituality, Jay reflected on the difference between “every human” and “every being” within the congregation’s first principle—bringing their academic study into conversation with their own spiritual path and the community around them.

This is 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: scholarship that does not remain in the classroom, but informs how we live, how we engage with others, and how we carry our values into the world.

🎓 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬.

Applications for 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 are due 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏. The 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬, also beginning 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, is accepting applications on a 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬.

Learn more and apply at 𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞.𝐨𝐫𝐠. by @cst_news

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22 days ago

Huge congratulations to The Reverend Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, Professor of Practical Theology & Christian Histories, on receiving the prestigious Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship!

Presented by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, at the historic Great Hall of Lambeth Palace, the Lambeth Awards honor extraordinary contributions to education, reconciliation, and service across the Church and wider society.

The Lanfranc Award specifically recognizes outstanding achievement in theological education and scholar leadership—a powerful reflection of Dr. Kujawa-Holbrook’s tireless dedication to expanding knowledge and putting "love in action." In receiving a Lambeth Award, she joins a distinguished history of honorees, including Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Francis.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Kujawa-Holbrook on this well-deserved recognition of her profound impact!

#LambethAwards #EducationAndScholarship #Theology #ScholarlyExcellence #AnglicanCommunion #FaithInAction by @cst_news

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23 days ago

Claremont School of Theology (CST), in collaboration with the Center for Process Studies (CPS), today announced the launch of Claremont International University (CIU), a new educational initiative bringing a distinctive process-relational and globally engaged approach to graduate education.

CIU will launch with a Master of Arts in Education designed for educators and educational leaders seeking new approaches to teaching and learning in a world marked by accelerating change and deepening interdependence. Grounded in process-relational thought and a whole-person approach to education, the program places particular emphasis on the role of education in contributing to the emergence of an ecological civilization—one committed to human and planetary flourishing. Applications are now open for the inaugural Spring 2027 cohort.

Read the full press release at the link in our bio. by @cst_news

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We honor the life, faith, and legacy of Claremont School of Theology alum Rev. Dr. Mary L. Walton (1942–2026).

After earning her Master of Divinity at CST, Rev. Dr. Walton put faith into action, spending nearly five decades as the founding Executive Director and visionary behind Interval House Crisis Shelters. She dedicated her life to ensuring safety, dignity, and healing for survivors of domestic violence across Southern California and beyond.

Rev. Dr. Walton pioneered the first domestic violence curriculum created specifically for the African American community; founded the Interval House African American Network for Violence Free Relationships—a coalition of 200+ advocates, faith leaders, and survivors—alongside the Interfaith Creating A Safe Environment Project; and was appointed to the California Governor’s Domestic Violence Advisory Council and recognized with the U.S. Presidential Service Award and NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award.

Rev. Dr. Walton’s journey from CST scholar to globally respected leader serves as a powerful testament to how theology, justice, and compassionate service can transform communities. Her vision continues to protect and empower countless lives.

To honor her memory and support her enduring mission, contributions can be made to the Mary Walton Memorial Fund: intervalhouse.org/mary

#ClaremontSchoolOfTheology #CST #CSTAlumni #RevDrMaryWalton #IntervalHouse #FaithInAction #DomesticViolenceAwareness #LegacyOfService #SocialJustice Leader

https://www.ocregister.com/obituaries/walton-mary-long-beach-ca-ca/ by @cst_news

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CST board member Dr. Nitin Shah is sharing this important opportunity to support those affected by the horrific flooding in Nepal:

🚨 HELP NEPAL FLOOD SURVIVORS 🚨

The Anekant Community Center and Aparigrah Foundation invite you to a special fundraising event to provide critical aid to Nepal Flood Survivors. The recent catastrophic disaster has left at least 955 people dead and nearly 3,925 individuals still missing. With hundreds more injured and entire riverside communities completely erased, the need for immediate humanitarian relief is desperate. A detailed flyer is attached.

🗓️ When: Monday, Sept. 7th, 2026 (Labor Day)
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM Dinner | 7:00 PM Program & Bollywood Performance by Dr. Dhiren Buch
📍 Where: Sanatan Dharma Temple, 15311 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650

💰 FREE to attend, but please donate generously!

👉 CLICK HERE TO RSVP: https://ow.ly/pZ7a50ZHumq

💯 Impact: All proceeds go directly to emergency food, shelter, medical aid, and rebuilding efforts.

Let's stand Together in Compassion, Together in Action.

Click to Donate online: https://ow.ly/BvfK50ZHumn

Zelle: anekantcommunitycenter@gmail.com

Check payable to: Anekant Community Center

Mail to: 16220 Ridgeview Lane, La Mirada, CA 90638 by @cst_news

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2 months ago

Young people today are curious about spirituality, but struggle to find belonging in faith communities.

Join me for an OPEN community course through @cst_news to learn about the spirituality of young people and how we can craft faith spaces where young people can flourish.

Class begins September 2 so register NOW! by @cst_news

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2 months ago

@cst_news I am thrilled to share the news that I will be starting Claremont Theology School in the Spring of next year.

My work as an Ifa practitioner has been the central life line for the last 20 years of my life. I studied religion in undergrad and always wanted to continue my education in Religion, but my path took me in a different direction.

As I am an elder in training, this next phase of my education will assist me in developing my practice as an offering to community. My plan is to strengthen my own Ifa work, support my Ifa elders, and build a community of interfaith leaders to support the times we are in. Through this fellowship I’ll be able to study Yoruba, study the odu Ifa, create more sacred objects and build on the scholarship that African Traditional Religions are a huge part of repairing Black folks relationship to ourselves and each other.

I can’t wait to bring you all on this journey with me!

( this image is inside the United Methodist Church in Westwood where the Claremont campus is currently located ). by @cst_news

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