Education Inside NJ Prison

March 10, 2026

An historic milestone in New Jersey education took place last month as students inside East Jersey State Prison earned graduate-level certificates through Drew Theological School’s Partnership for Religion and Education in Prisons, known as the PREP program. This is the first time in New Jersey history that a graduate-level certification has been awarded entirely within a prison classroom. Dr, Robert Seesengood is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Teaching Professor of Bible and Cultures at Drew Theological School to talk about how PREP is transforming lives. Good morning Dr. Seesengood!

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