More and more people answering God's call to ministry are turning to New Brunswick Theological Seminary because it represents the face of the church and world today. Founded in 1784, the first seminary in the country, New Brunswick Theological Seminary is a teaching institution of the Reformed Church in America, called by God to be a servant of the whole church of Jesus Christ. Its students represent denominational, ethnic, and gender diversity and prepare for ministry in an ecumenical environment. As the graduates go forth, prepared to translate their calling and gifts into faithful Christian ministry, they will embrace and influence a similarly diverse world.

With campuses in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in the heart of Rutgers - The State University campus, and at St. John's University in Jamaica, New York, the Seminary offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology, and Doctor of Ministry degree programs, a Certificate Program in Theological Studies, and continuing formation programs for pastors.

New Brunswick welcomes both residential and commuter students and is the institution of choice for those who want an excellent seminary education, need a flexible academic schedule in a commutable location, and the sustenance of a spiritually rich community.

The majority of students are mid-career and attend classes part time, more than half are people of color, and more than half are women. Baptist, Reformed and Presbyterian, African Methodist Episcopal, United Methodist, Pentecostal, and non-denominational students comprise the majority of the student. The Seminary has a commitment to urban ministry in a pluralistic world. Students come to their seminary training as fully formed adults, bearing gifts of significant experience and training in medicine, law, criminal justice, education, finance, administration, politics, and other disciplines.

The Faculty of New Brunswick Theological Seminary is increasingly diverse in gender, ethnicity, denominational background, and training. A blending of high standards in traditional academics and in community analysis and public theology rests upon a foundation of an action-reflection model of theological engagement. Committed to excellence in ministry, the Faculty teaches with passion and creativity, encourages active critical thinking, and practices ongoing self-reflection in its work together and with students. The transforming nature of living together in diversity expresses itself in scholarship, in the classroom, and in student advisement.