Emmaus University
US Christian university
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Emmaus University (formerly Emmaus Bible College) is a private Christian university in Dubuque, Iowa, affiliated with the Plymouth Brethren.[2] In keeping with its background as a Bible college, it offers double majors in both professional and biblical studies.
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Former names | Emmaus Bible School (1941-1984), Emmaus Bible College (1984-2024) |
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| Type | Private Christian university |
| Established | 1941 |
Religious affiliation | Plymouth Brethren |
| President | Philip Boom |
| Students | 198 (as of Fall 2021[1]) |
| Location | , , United States 42.509°N 90.706°W |
| Campus | Urban |
Sporting affiliations | NCCAA – Midwest Christian College Conference |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www |
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It was established as Emmaus Bible School in 1941 in Toronto, Ontario, by Ed Harlow, John Smart, and Ernest Tatham.[3][4] Emmaus began offering correspondence courses a year later, with the target audience being military personnel.[3] The institution relocated to Chicago, Illinois, in 1947. In 1984, it moved to Dubuque, Iowa and was renamed Emmaus Bible College.[3] After launching a master's degree program through its Emmaus Global Campus in late 2024, the institution announced a name change to Emmaus University.[5] The university is in a large facility that was formerly home of Aquinas Institute of Theology, a Roman Catholic institution.
Accreditation and memberships
Emmaus has been a member of the Evangelical Training Association (ETA) since 1956.[3] 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.[6]
One of its sister organizations, Emmaus Worldwide, offers bible-based correspondence courses in 105 countries and in 125 languages. Emmaus has had sister institutions in Israel, Switzerland and Australia.[7]
Student body
Academics
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.[9] In late 2024, Emmaus launched a master's degree program in Bible and ministry, through the accredited, online Emmaus Global Campus.[5]
Athletics
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.[10] Emmaus competes in the Midwest Region of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) division II.[11] They also compete in the Midwest Christian College Conference.