Message from the Dean

Drew began as a dream of faithful men and women who cared deeply for the world. Their desire to prepare appropriate leadership for the church led them to call forth the first class of theologians in 1867. We are still very much like we were then!

We still demand excellence in academic pursuit with a faculty that is as fine as any in the world. We still share our life on a beautiful campus that is a short trip into New York City. We still graduate those who lead in all areas of the church and the world. We still worship as a community and honor the prophetic spirit. We still celebrate justice-making ministries that transform our world.

But as much as we have stayed the same we have also changed. We now study with a faculty of men and women from around the world. Our student body is now very diverse. We come from dozens of denominations while we maintain our strong United Methodist connection. We continue to prepare for ordination but also for lay ministries and advanced degrees for teaching and research. We have become a center for theology that preaches liberation of all people.

We are very connected to the dream that founded this great school and are confident that we can continue to translate that dream for this third millennium of Jesus' followers.

This catalog gives you a glimpse of who we are. But if you want to know us we invite you to come and stay awhile. The Drew spirit is vital and will catch you. If you resonate with our spirit, we will do all that we can to make you part of us.