Emmaus Bible College (Iowa)

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affiliations = Plymouth Brethren
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Emmaus Bible College is located in Dubuque, Iowa, located on the Mississippi River, half-way between Chicago and Des Moines. The college is regionally accredited with the Higher Learning Commission of NCA. This is a Biblical higher education center which teaches the Bible, with an emphasis on New Testament principles and the integration of a biblical worldview into vocational and general studies through college-level programs. Emmaus has a Correspondence School division, as well. Courses are available in 105 countries and in 125 languages. Emmaus has a sister institution in Australia, Emmaus Bible College, Australia.

Emmaus Bible College (USA) has about 300 full- and part-time students. Emmaus is associated with the Plymouth Brethren, a non-denominational, loose fellowship of like-minded evangelical churches. Sixty percent of the student body comes from the assemblies (Plymouth Brethren), while the other forty percent comes from other evangelical backgrounds. Emmaus offers bachelor's degrees as well as associate degrees and certificates in Biblical and ministry-related fields. The College is located in a large facility that was formerly home of Aquinas Institute of Theology, a Catholic institution. The school offers men's and women's basketball on the intercollegiate level.

History

This list of events through history has been obtained from [http://emmaus.edu/page.aspx?id=39725 Emmaus Bible College - Our Heritage]

1941 Evening school classes commence in Central Hall, Toronto.

1945Resident school classes begin in Central Hall, Toronto.

1946An increased enrollment necessitates the purchase of a building at 81 Harcourt Avenue, Toronto.

1947Continually mounting enrollments lead to the establishment of a campus in Chicago.

1953Emmaus moves to 156 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, occupying a former YMCA building. The Toronto and Chicago schools are merged.

1965John Smart, co-founder, assumes the presidency.

1968Construction of a new building is completed. A new high in enrollment of 180 resident school students is recorded.

1976Daniel H. Smith is inaugurated President of Emmaus.

1983The purchase of the former Aquinas Institute of Theology in Dubuque, Iowa is made.

1984Classes open in the new facility in Dubuque, Iowa.

1986Emmaus receives accreditation from the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC).

1994Pollard Field House is added to the campus. Emmaus is approved by AABC to offer a degree in Elementary Teacher Education.

1997The State of Iowa Department of Education certifies the Elementary Education program for teacher licensure. Enrollment at the college reaches 269.

1998Three new double majors are authorized by the Board and added to the academic offerings: Biblical Studies and Intercultural Studies, Biblical Studies and Youth Ministries, and Biblical Studies and Computer Systems Management.

2000Dr. Daniel Smith is appointed as the first chancellor of Emmaus Bible College. Mr. Ken Daughters assumes the presidency of the college. Smith Hall is opened in October 2000 to house maintenance shops, the business offices, the computer classroom and lab, and three dormitory floors.

2004The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association grants Emmaus Bible College candidacy status with the Commission and affiliate status with the Association.

2006The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools grants Emmaus Bible College regional accreditation and membership in the Association.

Sports

Members of both the NCCAA and the ACCA

External links

* [http://www.emmaus.edu/ Emmaus Bible College Website]
* [http://64.22.206.220:4089/index.html Emmaus Webcam]