Emmaus University

Emmaus University
Former names
Emmaus Bible School (1941-1984), Emmaus Bible College (1984-2024)
TypePrivate Christian university
Established1941
Religious affiliation
Plymouth Brethren
PresidentPhilip Boom
Students198 (as of Fall 2021[1])
Location
Dubuque
,
Iowa
,
United States

42°30′32″N 90°42′22″W / 42.509°N 90.706°W / 42.509; -90.706
CampusUrban
Sporting affiliations
NCCAA – Midwest Christian College Conference
MascotEagle
Websitewww.emmaus.edu
The front of Emmaus University

Emmaus University (formerly Emmaus Bible College) is a private Christian university in Dubuque, Iowa, affiliated with the Plymouth Brethren.[3] In keeping with its background as a Bible college, it offers double majors in both professional and biblical studies.

It was established as Emmaus Bible School in 1941 in Toronto, Ontario, by Ed Harlow, John Smart, and Ernest Tatham.[4][5] Emmaus began offering correspondence courses a year later, with the target audience being military personnel.[6] The institution relocated to Chicago, Illinois, in 1947. In 1984, it moved to Dubuque, Iowa and was renamed Emmaus Bible College.[7] After launching a master's degree program through its Emmaus Global Campus in late 2024, the institution announced a name change to Emmaus University.[8] The university is in a large facility that was formerly home of Aquinas Institute of Theology, a Roman Catholic institution.

Accreditation and memberships

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Emmaus has been a member of the Evangelical Training Association (ETA) since 1956.[9] The university is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission. Emmaus is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International and of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.[10]

One of its sister organizations, Emmaus International, offers bible-based correspondence courses in 105 countries and in 125 languages. Emmaus has a sister institution in Australia, Emmaus Bible College, Australia.[11]

Student body

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Emmaus is a small university, with about 200 students, most of whom are enrolled full-time.[1] Around half of its students come from Brethren backgrounds, while the other half come from other evangelical backgrounds.[12]

Academics

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Emmaus offers bachelor's degrees and associate degrees in Biblical and ministry-related fields as well as professional studies. In addition to its campus program, Emmaus offers a distance learning program that provides college credit for courses taken online.[13] In late 2024, Emmaus launched a master's degree program in Bible and ministry, through the accredited, online Emmaus Global Campus.[14]

Athletics

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The university offers men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's soccer, and women's volleyball on the intercollegiate level.[15] Emmaus competes in the Midwest Region of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) division II.[16] They also compete in the Midwest Christian College Conference.

Transportation

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The university is located west of downtown Dubuque and served by The Jule transit system. The Grey Route stops on Asbury Road and Chaney Road on the south and west sides of campus.[17]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Emmaus Bible College Quick Facts – Fall 2021" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Emmaus Bible College was founded and is supported by the open branch of the Plymouth Brethren assemblies in North America
  3. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Emmaus Bible College was founded and is supported by the open branch of the Plymouth Brethren assemblies in North America
  4. ^ "Our Heritage". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  5. ^ "C. Ernest Tatham, Litt.D." Our Daily Bread Christian University. Our Daily Bread Ministries. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Our Heritage". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  7. ^ "Our Heritage". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Dubuque college announces new name, rebrand". Telegraph Herald. Telegraph Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Our Heritage". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  10. ^ "Accreditation & Recognition". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  11. ^ "Emmaus History". emmaus.edu.au. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  12. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Emmaus Bible College. Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  13. ^ "About EDL". Emmaus Bible College. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
  14. ^ "Dubuque college announces new name, rebrand". Telegraph Herald. Telegraph Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Emmaus Bible College". Emmaus Athletics. Emmaus Bible College. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  16. ^ "DII Midwest Region - National Christian College Athletic Association". thenccaa.org. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  17. ^ "The Jule Route Map". Retrieved July 24, 2023.
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