Difference Between Theatre and Drama?

Question

I got theatre on my schedule for school and I thought "ok, this is basically drama." But i found out that theatre and drama are two different courses. What is the difference?

Answer 1

Drama is one part of theatre.  Comedy, Music are other parts, too.  How about oratory?

Answer 2

Well in school.. theatre could be a class about all the different types.. like opera and musicals.. and 1800s theatre and present day theatre. While drama could be like acting styles and different ways of performing..

I guess you'll just have to see on the first day of class :]