36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940

Founded in 1867, Drew University was originally created as a national seminary by the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Today the New Jersey university serves as an institution of higher learning as well as a seminary and ecumenical institution.

As part of its dedication to the liberal arts, the university has established the College of liberal arts and the Caspersen School of the Graduate Studies. From fields like American studies, archaeology, chemistry, behavioral science, computer science, and dance, to disciplines like environmental studies, engineering and applied science, holocaust studies, philosophy, neurosciences, and pan-African studies, there's something for nearly anyone at Drew University. There are even pre-professional programs in business, law, and medicine, available.

Drew University students participate in such sports as: men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's equestrian, men's and women's fencing, men's and women's swimming, men's baseball, and women's softball. The New Jersey university is also a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, Eastern College Athletic Conference, Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association, and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.

Quick Facts:

Drew University has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. Its Theological Schools has also been accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

Students of Drew University are members of such extracurricular groups and organizations as Bridging Our Anthropology Students, Center for Korean Theological Studies, Circle K, Comic Book Club, Drew Environmental Action League, Francophone Association, Pre-Med Society, and Students Taking Action Now: Darfur.

Drew University's Theological School offers programs leading to a Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Sacred Theology, and Doctor of Ministry. The school also offers the Graduate Division of Religion studies.

This New Jersey university's Religious Life Council consists of religious student organizations like the Hillel Jewish Student Organization, Pagan Society, and the Muslim Student Association.

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