Institutional Mission Statement

Emmanuel College is a Christ-centered, liberal arts institution which strives to prepare students to become Christ-like disciples who integrate faith, learning, and living for effective careers, scholarship, and service.

Motto: Deus Nobiscum "God With Us"

Profile: Emmanuel College is a private, four-year Christian College with an Evangelical, Pentecostal foundation. Committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Founded in 1919 by the International Pentecostal Holiness Church.

People: Over 700 students from 28 states and 6 foreign countries. More than 25 denominations represented.

Location: Attractive 150 acre campus in Northeast Georgia. Secure setting.  State parks and other attractions nearby. Convenient to Athens and Anderson (medium-size cities) and Atlanta.

Fun, Games, Growth: 25 organizations. Opportunities for leadership, spiritual growth, and fun. Intercollegiate teams: basketball, baseball, softball and tennis. Varied Intramural teams. Chapel, concerts, special events, community ministries, summer mission trips.

Accreditation: Emmanuel College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status of Emmanuel College may be made directly to the Commission on Colleges, using the following methods:
Mail: 866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
Telephone: 404-679-4501
Website: http://www.sacscoc.org/

Academics: Four-year programs (BA & BS) lead to careers or graduate study. Liberal arts base. Two-year (AA) programs designed for no-hassle transfer. Strong Christian dimension. Student-faculty ratio of 15:1

Library: Over 50,000 volumes, interlibrary loan programs, electronic media resources including computer workstations, ERIC, Galileo, and ProQuest.

Student Activity Center: Racquetball, Table Tennis, Billiards, Weight Room, TV Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Spa, Sauna.

Christian Service: Through numerous organizations, our students serve the kingdom by visiting the sick and those in hospitals, youth shelter and prisons. They tutor children, do street ministry, assist pastors and youth ministers, go on summer missions trips and more.

Distance: Nearly 25% of Emmanuel's students come from over 300 miles away.

Costs & Aid: One of the nation's most economical private colleges. Tuition 49% below the national average. 9 out of 10 students receive financial aid.

Visits: You say when. Also watch our calendar for special spring and fall events for high school students.

Equal Opportunity

Emmanuel College is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of their economic or social status and does not discriminate in any of its policies, programs, or activities on the basis of gender, age, race, handicap, marital or parental status, color, or national or ethnic origin. 11% of Emmanuel College's students are ethnic minority.

Philosophy

Emmanuel College is an academic community dedicated to intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth within the context of a liberal arts education and an environment of Christian concern. We believe that God is the personal Creator and Ruler of all time, space, and matter and that a true understanding of all things must involve a knowledge of His revealed purposes. We further believe that the fullest information concerning God comes from the person of Jesus Christ and the relation of His redemptive works as recorded in the Holy Bible through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. All creation derives value and significance from God revealed in Jesus Christ. Christians are able to live as redeemed, regenerated, and cleansed members of society through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

We believe that education based upon these principle is the best possible method of preparing students for and involving them in lasting service to God and others-service noted for integrity, intelligence, and devotion. We further believe that a college experience in a Christian environment will enable students to develop lifelong spiritual and social values. We believe that all truth is God's truth and that opportunities should be provided students to integrate faith and learning, to synthesize their understanding of God's purpose in Christ with one's view of the worth of persons as well as the worth of the scientific method in improving life.

CORE VALUES

We believe in and affirm -

• Christ-Centered Individuals -- (The worth of every single person)
  • As a community we will respect the individual differences of other Christians.
  • As a community we will respectfully listen to the opinions of students and colleagues.
  • As a community we will work to help each individual obtain the calling that God has placed on his or her heart.
  • As a community we will seek to listen first and speak secondly.
  • As a community we will be honest with each individual and confront rumors, disagreements and controversy with openness and compassion.
• Christ-Centered Community -- (The significance of the Body of Christ)
  • As a community we will work toward excellence in education and never settle for mediocrity.
  • As a community we will be punctual to our appointments and fulfill our responsibilities.
  • As a community we will mentor others through our character, actions and speech.
  • As a community we will endeavor to learn and expand our own development.
  • As a community we will seek what is true, noble, right, and praiseworthy as our service to God.
• Christ-Centered Higher Education -- (The integration of faith and learning)
  • As a community we will challenge each other to reach our full intellectual potential.
  • As a community we will expect quality and integrity in all of our studies.
  • As a community we will acknowledge Jesus Christ as the ultimate truth in all things and all knowledge.
  • As a community we will value teaching and learning as our commitment to God's calling in our lives.
• Our Pentecostal/Evangelical Tradition -- (Our Christian heritage)
  • As a community we will celebrate the blessings of God to the Forefathers of this community.
  • As a community we will train and mentor the future leadership of the International Pentecostal Holiness church and our brothers and sisters from other traditions.
  • As a community we will always seek to strengthen the cords that bind us together in Christian fellowship.