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The Graduate Theological Union’s Flora Lamson Hewlett Library is one of the most comprehensive theological libraries in the country, with 450,000 volumes, more than 1200 periodical subscriptions, and 292,000 microforms and audio visual materials, providing service for future parish ministers, seminary educators, scholars, and community leaders.  Located on “Holy Hill” in Berkeley, California, and with a separate branch of the library at SFTS on its San Anselmo campus, its mission is to develop and maintain resources of superior quality for teaching, learning, and research in the disciplines of religion and theology for both professional and academic degree programs.

At the crossroads of interdisciplinary scholarship, the library is the geographic and spiritual heart of the GTU.  Founded in 1969 from historical original collections brought together from member schools, the library reflects the ecumenical and interreligious collaboration that takes place at the GTU.  The collection has not only the breadth to support a full range of theological education programs, but also considerable depth in many areas of religion and theological inquiry. 

The Hewlett Library is based on the original drawings by famed architect Louis I. Kahn.  It is a work of modern architecture at its finest – spacious, light-filled, and bold, yet integrated into its surroundings.

Meet Library Director Robert Benedetto

Graduate Theological Union - Flora Lamson Hewlett Library
2400 Ridge Road
Berkeley, California 94709
510/649-2500/2501