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Encyclopedia > Eastern Mennonite Seminary

Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) is the graduate theological division of Eastern Mennonite University(EMU) which is an accredited Christian liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. EMU was initially established as Eastern Mennonite College in 1917. In 1965, after several decades of growth and change on the Harrisonburg campus, the seminary was established with its formal name and an acting dean. EMS was an outgrowth of the curriculum in Bible at what was then known as Eastern Mennonite College. EMU and EMS together are considered the embodiment of a vision held by the Mennonite leaders from Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania who first established EMC in 1917. Eastern Mennonite University is an accredited four-year university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA. Eastern Mennonite College was founded in 1917 as a seminary for Mennonite ministers and today is a fully accredited university with 1,600 students. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Christianity. ... A liberal arts college is an institution of higher education found in the United States, offering programs in the liberal arts at the post-secondary level. ... Map Political Statistics Founded 1737 County Independent city Mayor Larry M. Rogers Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 45. ... The word Bible refers to the canonical collections of sacred writings of Judaism and Christianity. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq mi (32,160 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37°53N to 39°43N  - Longitude 75°4W to 79°33... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...


The seminary is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools since 1986. In addition to training leaders for in the Mennonite Church USA, EMS is approved as an institution for the training of candidates for ordination in the United Methodist Church. Eligible students may receive educational benefits from the Veterans Administration. The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is an organization of seminaries and other graduate schools of theology. ... Mennonite Church USA logo. ... This article is about the current denomination in the United States. ... The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for administering programs of veterans benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors. ...


External links

  • Official Site
  • The Methodist Connection
  • Mennonite Church USA Official Site


 
 

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