African Students Community at Drew

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Rest well 💝🙏🏾 Dr. Tanya Linn Bennett.

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Drew University mourns the passing of the Rev. Dr. Tanya Linn Bennett.

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Ready for AfriSCaD chapel!
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Congratulations to the class of 2025!

Drew Commencement 2025: Morning Ceremony Please join us as we celebrate graduates from the Drew Theological School, as well as the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies’ Arts & Letters, History & Cul...

Join us in person at Drew's Craig chapel or via livestream tomorrow, May 15, 2025, to honor and celebrate AfriSCaD’s Graduating class of 2025 at 6:00 PM EST!!

AfriSCaD Rites of Passage Thursday, May 15th, 6PM Please join us to honor and celebrate our graduating Theo class of 2025.

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Special Gathering in Honor of MERCY ODUORI AfriSCaD’s Special Gathering in Honor of MERCY ODUORI.Friday, 7th of FebruaryFrom 3:30 -4:30 Pm Drew Craig Chapel

We welcome our Spring 2025 Matriculated Students to Drew Theological School, and into the AfriSCaD. Congratulations on taking this exciting step in your academic journey. We're looking forward to seeing the amazing things you'll achieve. Best wishes for a successful and fulfilling experience!

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Faith in Action: Reflections from the GreenFaith Rising Leaders Fellowship Retreat, California Journeying towards a sustainable future... In June, I had the privilege of attending the GreenFaith Rising Leaders Fellowship Retreat in California’s Bay Area

Master of Divinity students, Jackie Chipongo T'25 and Chantel Makarawa T'25, have created a new research guide for ! Jackie and Chantel are Library Assistants, both from Zimbabwe.

The guide includes an overview of the project as well as a specific disclaimer on colonialism, racism, and sexism.

The creators commented, "The spread of Methodism in occurred in conjunction with colonialism. Missionaries came from and often cooperated with colonialist powers. Because of this, some resources on Methodism in Africa reflect colonialist attitudes, including disparaging descriptions of African peoples and colonial place names."

The guide incorporates a breakdown on various countries on the African continent: Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

In reflecting on the process, Chantel said, "Through the researching and organizing of the guide I gained some knowledge that I did not know existed in such a rich way. My hope is that others will find it useful and a good starting point for their various research journeys. My favorite part was that of a missionary in Angola who used to carry a saw to play hymns whilst leading meetings on evangelistic tours."

"The Guide allowed me to learn more about Methodism in Africa, especially the contributions that were made by my fellow Africans to religious, social, and political movements throughout history. The stories of resilience and determination by the missionaries and indigenous people in adversity were truly inspiring," Jackie shared.

She continued, "I hope the guide serves as a gateway for further exploration and research into the broader themes of faith, community, and activism within the African community. It was rewarding to select materials that not only informed but also engaged the reader, offering a glimpse into the voices and experiences of those who lived through these pivotal moments."

Check out the African Methodism Research Guide here: https://libguides.drew.edu/africanmethodism/getstarted