Drew University

Dongjun Lee

2022 Andrew & Barbara Choi Family Foundation Grant

In 2022 the award went to Dongjun Lee T'24. He is a junior from Incheon, Korea. He was inspired to choose a career in Ministry by John Wesley, who continues to be a role model for Dongjun. Dongjun was also this year's Dorr Diefendorf Award recipient given to students who display excellence in homiletics. He writes, "I am currently learning from Drew about different perspectives on the Bible. This is the process I need the most right now. Since I cannot predict the future ministry situation, I must be trained to interpret the Bible in a rapidly changing case. This is because the Bible is not just a story of the past but is the living word of God in the society we live in today. I am most grateful for learning about theology and understanding and accepting different points of view from Drew. I am genuinely grateful to have been given this scholarship. It is the most incredible honor for me."

Younghak Lee

Awarded the 2019, 2020, 2021 Andrew & Barbara Choi Family Foundation Grant

Younghak Lee from Seoul, Korea, graduated in 2021 from Drew’s Theological School with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. He wrote: “I'm particularly proud of Drew Theo community because of its welcoming environment. All people are welcomed here. Drew Theo students, teachers, and faculty members are one family, and we truly take care of each another with respect and love.”

Michael Shin

Awarded the 2020, 2021 Andrew & Barbara Choi Family Foundation Grant

Michael Shin from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, is a Theological School Masters of Divinity student graduating in 2022. Michael writes: “I am a 1.5 generation Korean American seminary student. I am in the process toward ordination at United Methodist Church. My favorite experience at Drew was encounter with diverse cultural, theological views from multi ethnic group of students. I am learning to respect different ideas and perspectives of others even though mine are more conservative. I am confident that I will receive exceptional educational experiences from the long and rich tradition of Drew Seminary School.”

Mr. Shin is a United Methodist and has traveled on missionary to Brazil, Paraguay, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Cambodia, Thailand, China, North Korea, and Kenya.