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Situated in the hills of Berkeley, California, our campus is a place where lay and religious students come together. They are here because they are answering a call in their lives. They have come to join a conversation that has been taking place for millennia.

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The Challenge of AI and the Response of the Church

Four DSPT Faculty Members Participate in AI Research Group for the Vatican Centre for Digital Culture

The 2024 Convocation provides fruitful dialogue for the Church today

The members of the College of Fellows met for the Annual Convocation of the College of Fellows, addressing the topic of "The Church in the modern world...and in these times", from February 1-4, 2024 at the Priory of St. Albert the Great and the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology.

Words From a Student 

“Studying alongside Dominican brothers and lay students at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology, I learned to integrate a life of study with a life of prayer. Now as a high school religion teacher in Southern California, I hope to instill Dominican values in my students, fostering within them the same love for prayer, study, and community life that I experienced at DSPT...”

-Jarett Bilash, MA Theology ‘22

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DSPT offers scholarships to highly-qualified candidates who share our vision. These scholarships serve as a testament to DSPT's dedication to supporting deserving candidates and ensuring their success in pursuing their educational aspirations. Through these generous opportunities, DSPT aims to empower talented individuals and provide them with the resources they need to thrive academically and make a positive impact in their chosen fields.

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A Prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas

Grant me, O Lord my God,
a mind to know you,
a heart to seek you,
wisdom to find you,
conduct pleasing to you,
faithful perseverance in waiting for you,
and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.

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