CLGS

Affiliation

A center of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA, a multi-denominational seminary of the United Church of Christ with historic ties to the United Methodist Church and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Founded

2000:The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry (CLGS) was the first center in the world dedicated to the study of and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people at a religious seminary or theological school.

Institutional Mission

To advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and to transform faith communities and the wider society by taking a leading role in shaping a new public discourse on religion and sexuality through education, research, community building and advocacy.

Structure

CLGS is a program unit of Pacific School of Religion and enjoys the full support of its board of trustees, faculty, staff, and students. CLGS has its own advisory board and is responsible for raising its own funding from grants and private donations.

Staff

Full Time: 5; Part Time: 5

Programs

Bay Area Coalition for Welcoming Congregations; Certificate of Sexuality & Religion; CLGS Archives and LGBT Religious Archives Network; Institute for Scholars; The John E. Boswell Lectures; Lavender Lunches; OutFront Conferences; Pilgrim Press/CLGS Book Series; Racial/Ethnic Roundtable Project; Transgender Roundtable

Resources

Curriculum Project; The Marriage Project; Media / Resource Library; Pilgrim Press Book Series