Find Your Purpose
The Jesuit School of Theology, located in Berkeley, California, is an international center for the study of theology, faithful to the intellectual tradition of the Society of Jesus. JST provides students the opportunity to faithfully and critically engage the two thousand year tradition of Christianity through approaches grounded in the 21st century, the Church’s global context, and our Jesuit identity. Our faculty are committed to providing a Jesuit education grounded in an engaged pedagogy for the formation of leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion.
Why JST?
Academic Excellence
Our distinguished faculty encourage students to explore the riches of the Catholic theological tradition.
Jesuit Identity
Our Jesuit identity encourages a deep consideration for how our faith leads us to work for social justice.
Vibrant Location
The scholarly, artistic, and cultural diversity of our surrounding community enriches our studies.
Culturally Contextual Theology
We champion a culture of encounter, bringing theology into dialogue with communities.
Flourishing, En Camino
We are honored to share with you the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST-SCU) Annual Report for the 2024–2025 academic year. Inspired by our strategic plan, "En Camino," this past year was a foundational period of intentionally planting seeds for flourishing across the Church and society. We invite you to read the full report to see the tangible impact of your generosity and to learn how we are preparing leaders for the future global Church.
Formation and Fellowship
JST cultivates a community where students learn and grow alongside one another. Students engage in fellowship and formation by participating in community Masses and lay-led liturgies, weekly dinners, retreats, and community service projects and reflection sessions.
Meet Our Faculty
Our distinguished faculty foster academic excellence by inspiring our students to explore the riches of the Catholic theological tradition and the complex ways in which faith finds a home in the many cultures of our global context. With expertise in a wide variety of theological concentrations, our faculty demonstrate the possibilities of theological scholarship at JST.
Who We Are
Students come to JST from across the nation and around the world to prepare for a broad range of ministries in reverent and critical service of a faith that does justice. JST couples rigorous academic courses of study with opportunities to engage in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, serve in local ministries, and participate in international immersion experiences.
Voices of JST
Hear what our students have to say about living and learning at JST.
Kelly Miguens
After working for two years in campus ministry at a Jesuit university, Kelly desired to grow spiritually and professionally. At JST, she found top-notch academics, a welcoming community, and a field experience that challenged her to grow as a minister.
Daniel Valcazar
Daniel shares that participating in the 19th Annotation, St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, led him to JST. By following his desire to do good in the world, Daniel arrived at JST and found a diverse community that also held this deep-seeded desire to be a force of love, compassion, and change.
Vivian Nabuule
Vivian encounters the suffering Christ during her field education placement at the San Francisco General Hospital, bridging theological expertise from the classroom with a chaplaincy internship rooted in the values of social justice.