Women’s History Month

As an advocate for all women whom God has called to ministry, Pacific Theological Seminary joins in the celebration of Women’s History Month, which is observed annually in the States in March since 1987. 

Desiring to underscore the many essential contributions of women in such areas as history , culture and society, in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. Six years later, following the urging of the National Women’s History Project, Congress expanded the celebration to the entire month of March.

As a graduate school of theology, we celebrate the diversity of our academic community, and in this month, the essential contributions of our many female leaders among us who teach, study, and lead as administrators and board members.

We especially support the 2024 theme: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” This theme emphasizes the historic importance of women who have given themselves to the work of eliminating bias and discrimination from the lives of individuals and institutions so that we continue the fight for true justice and equality and against all forms of racism that persists in our society. In doing so, we follow God’s command that we work for justice, be merciful and learn to become humble. 

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” – Rosa Parks (1913-2005),