Stillwater Meditation

New College for Advanced Christian Studies, located in Berkeley, CA, is dedicated to fostering theological imagination and spiritual friendship in the San Francisco Bay Area. Established in 1979, it offers a variety of programs including workshops, classes, and retreats aimed at helping individuals discern and contextualize their faith in contemporary society. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Craig Wong, New College Berkeley continues to evolve, integrating spiritual formation with academic exploration. As an affiliate of the Graduate Theological Union and a member of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers, it serves as a vital space for meaningful dialogue and relationship-building across diverse cultures and generations. Generated from the website

The American Baptist Seminary of the West is a Christ-centered school that offers theological education. The seminary's mission is to educate students for Christian service. The school has partnership with the congregations, regions and institutions of the American Baptist Churches, the Progressive National Baptist Convention and the Graduate Theological Union. ABSW admits applicants without regard to age, race, color, gender, religious affiliation or national origin. The institute offers courses that include Master of Divinity and Master of Arts. ABSW also offers on-campus housing for its students and students enrolled in one of the GTU schools. The school has office in Berkeley, Calif.