Graduate Theological Foundation

04/28/2026

We have both students and faculty members involved in this event. Please use the QR code below to learn more and to register.

04/13/2026

We congratulate Sister Catherine Brodersen on the successful defense of her thesis "The Virtue of Humility in the Life of Blessed Clelia Merloni". Participating in the defense were (upper left) Dr. Dennis Billy, the GTF Karl Rahner Professor of Catholic Theology. (upper right) Dr. Paul Kirbas, GTF President and the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture, and (bottom left) Dr. David Couturier, the GTF Dean R. Hoge Professor of Pastoral Planning and Church Management.

12/02/2025

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10/09/2025

GTF President Dr. Paul Kirbas was a founding endorser of this important message for Academic Freedom.

AAC&U Statement on the Trump Administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education”

10/04/2025

We celebrate the 80th birthday of our partner seminary in Matanzas Cuba. Together our two institutions offer the Doctor of Ministry program for Latin American pastors. Happy Birthday SET!

09/12/2025

We congratulate student Kaycee Iwuofor on the successful defense of her thesis "The Chaplain as a Caregiver: Ministering to the Sick in an Economically Challenged Situation among the Igbos of Southeast Nigeria." Participating in the defense were (top left) Dr. Mike Brock, the GTF Carl Ransom Rogers Professor of Counseling Psychology, (top right) Dr. Paul Kirbas, GTF President and the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture, and (bottom left) Dr Ann Marie Neale, the Karen Horney Professor of Counseling and Psychology.

09/10/2025

We celebrate our recent graduates in the recent GTF publication.

We wish to congratulate the academic achievements of our 24-25 GTF Graduates!

09/08/2025

We Congratulate Father TJ Varghese on the successful defense of his thesis "Lonliness and Hope: Christian and Psychological Perspectives of Veterans". Also participating in the defense were (top left) Dr. James Wolfe, the GTF Professor of Pastoral Studies and Church History, (top right) Dr. Paul Kirbas, GTF President and the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture, and ( Bottom left) Dr. Joanne Neal, the GTF William Temple Professor of Pastoral Leadership.

08/13/2025

We congratulate student Jermel Angelo Gilliam on the successful defense of his thesis "A Study of the Daily Spiritual Experiences, Protective Factors, and Well Being of African American Men". Participating in the defense were (top left)Dr. David Couturier, GTF Dean R. Hoge Professor of Pastoral Planning and Church Management, (Top Right) Dr. Paul Kirbas, GTF President and the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture., and (bottom left) Dr. Hugh Page, GTF Benjamin Mayes Professor of Scripture and Applied Ministries.

07/07/2025

We are sad to report the death of our beloved faculty member and Oxford University partner Dr. Vincent Strudwick. He has left a lasting legacy for all of us. Well done, faithful servant.