Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn College is a coeducational, Christian, liberal arts college founded in 1877. Located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, it is just 20 miles northeast of Center City, Philadelphia. It was one of the many higher learning institutions that were originally established for the purpose of training ministers. It was then known as the Academy of the New Church. The New Church is a religious body also known as the General Church of the New Jerusalem which promotes public worship based on the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg. The academy became a four-year college in 1914 and adapted its present name in 1997.
Degrees offered include the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees in the fields of Biology, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Religion and Education. Other degree options include the Associate in Arts, Certification in Secondary Education and Graduate Degree programs in Theology. The associate degree is offered in 13 tracks. The academic experience in Bryn Athyn will not be complete without experimental learning which is made possible through study abroad programs, service learning and internships. It should be noted that service is a component of Bryn Athyn’s core program which requires one credit of service learning. This can be achieved through regular service to local communities, practicum, coaching and other like activities.
Bryn Athyn occupies a spacious and self-contained 130-acre campus. Students come from at least 14 US states and 14 foreign countries. The average class size is 10 while the student/faculty ratio is 7:1. Sixty percent of the student body lives on-campus. The beautifully landscaped grounds form a fitting environment to its several architecturally-rich building such as the Cairnwood Estate and the Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Notable facilities found in the campus include the Mitchell Performing Arts Center, the Pendleton Hall and the Asplundh Field houses, among others. Annual educational cost is approximately $ 16,500.00 inclusive of tuition, room and board.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.
