Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School

Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School is a theological seminary located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is affiliated with Yale Divinity School and is one of the oldest theological institutions in the United States.

History

Andover Newton Seminary was originally established as two separate institutions: Andover Theological Seminary in 1807 and Newton Theological Institution in 1825. These two seminaries merged in 1965 to form Andover Newton Theological School. In 2017, Andover Newton Theological School affiliated with Yale Divinity School, becoming Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School.

Academic Programs

Andover Newton Seminary offers a variety of academic programs, including the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), and various certificate programs. The seminary emphasizes training for ministry in the United Church of Christ and the American Baptist Churches USA.

Campus

The seminary is located on the campus of Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut. The facilities include classrooms, offices, and access to the Yale University Library system, one of the largest academic libraries in the world.

Notable Alumni

• Adoniram Judson, one of the first American missionaries
• Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
• Horace Bushnell, theologian and pastor

Affiliations

Andover Newton Seminary is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the American Baptist Churches USA. It also maintains relationships with other denominations and religious organizations.

See Also

• Yale Divinity School
• Andover Theological Seminary
• Newton Theological Institution
• United Church of Christ
• American Baptist Churches USA