This non-credit educational venture brings people from every walk of life into Drew classrooms to learn, explore, study, and ponder great questions from a religious and theological perspective. Community Fellows participate in classes with theological students preparing for ministry and enrich classrooms with their perspectives and experiences. They study theological texts, participate in discussions, and fully engage with students, other fellows, and Drew faculty. The Community Fell ows program is open to all, from people grounded in their faith and committed to a religious institution to those who are beginning a spiritual exploration. Fellows from any religious community will find abiding respect because Drew already welcomes students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and traditions.
Drew faculty are among the nation's most noted scholars and inspiring teachers.
They share an ecumenical outlook and emphasize the strength that faith can bring to life. While the faculty challenge students and fellows, they create a safe place in which to search for answers and test new understandings. Their openness to students had led Drew graduates to acknowledge them as the major influence in their spiritual formation. Fellows enroll in specially designed Drew courses, such as the Religious Imagination in American Literature, Psychoanalytic Thought and Religious Practice, the Gospel of John, the Psalms, Evil and Suffering in World Religions, and Spirituality and its Relation to Health and Healing. To enroll in the program, new fellows complete a brief, one-time application process through the Office of Theological Admissions.