JST Open House

Please join JST for an Open House on Thursday, April 26th, at 6:00pm at the Jesuit School of Theology. There will be food, a short lecture, and information about admission and enrollment. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and meet with members of our community. For more information and to register click below.

Jesuit School of Theology

Preparation for Every Spiritual Path in Life

The Ignatian tradition of spirituality and discernment permeates every aspect of our institution. With an abundance of opportunities to exercise and reflect on real-world pastoral applications, students practice what they learn in class. Each student may participate in daily liturgy, regular spiritual direction, retreats, many offerings in Ignatian spirituality, and other opportunities for spiritual growth. Faithful to the Catholic tradition, distinguished faculty teach students to think critically about theology and how to live a faith that does justice in service of the Church and the world. Watch the stories of our current students and alumni below:

Alejandro Baez, S.J.

Alejandro Baez, S.J. discusses how an education with lay students helps form him.

Angelbert Chikere

Angelbert explains how, like the beat of a drum, diverse people come together in a rhythm at JST.

Michael O'Smith

Michael received an M.Div. at JST. It helped form him in his current position doing faith formation.

Faculty Spotlight

Learn more about our distinguished faculty and what they are teaching in the upcoming semester.

Eduardo Fernández, S.J., S.T.D.

Professor of Pastoral Theology and Ministry

Spring course offerings:

Sacraments in Latino Context

Theo/Ministry of Migration

Lisa Fullam, D.V.M., Th.D.

Professor of Moral Theology

Spring course offering:

Sexual Ethics

Welcome to JST

Welcome to Santa Clara University's Jesuit School of Theology, located in Berkeley in the beauitful San Francisco Bay Area. Fr. O'Brien, JST's Dean, encourages you to further explore JST.