About

Dean Sarah B. Drummond

Dean's Welcome

Greetings, and welcome to Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School. We are glad you are paying us a visit and are happy to share information with you about our school’s history, mission, programs, and how you can get involved.
The Everett Communion Table

Strategic Plan at-a-glance

The 2023-28 Strategic Plan is outlined here, along with institutional Core Values.
Costas Exhibit at YDS Library

History

Andover Theological Seminary was founded in 1807, primarily for the education of Congregational ministers. At its founding, it was the first graduate school of any kind in North America. It served as the model for theological education followed by virtually all graduate seminaries ever since.

Mission and Core Values

Andover Newton Seminary Mission Statement is "Deeply rooted in Christian faith and radically open to what God is doing now, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School educates inspiring leaders for faith communities." Our core values are centered around leading with love, which binds all things together in harmony (Col 3:14).

Faculty & Staff

Andover Newton Seminary’s programs and missional distinctiveness rely on faculty and staff who embrace the seminary’s commitment to educating clergy for pastoral leadership in locally-governed congregations.

Advisory Council

Members of Andover Newton's Advisory Council are guardians of Andover Newton’s mission.

Andover Newton Fellows

Andover Newton Fellows are a diverse group of practicing ministers who serve in a variety of settings.

Hall of Fame

The Andover Newton Seminary Hall of Fame is an ongoing tribute to the individuals who have played a key role in the development, transformation, and history of Andover Newton

Spirit of the Hill Awardees

The Alumni/ae Board of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School seeks to recognize a graduate who, through his or her ministry, evidences the capacity to fulfill the mission and purpose of Andover Newton and its alumni/ae community.

Notable Historical Alumni

Since Andover Newton's establishment in 1807 our graduates have founded churches, schools, seminaries, and colleges, transformed American education, fought on the front lines of abolition and civil rights, served as college presidents, and created links between people of many backgrounds and faith tradition.
Front Hall

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions about Andover Newton Seminary are answered on this page.