Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Higher EducationUnited States51-200 Employees
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a private, coeducational liberal arts college founded in 1877 and located near Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia. The institution emphasizes a New Church approach to education, integrating rigorous academics with spiritual inquiry to promote critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, public presentation, and experiential learning. The college aims to support students in developing independent thought, clear writing, and personal conviction, with a campus environment noted for small classes and a low student–faculty ratio. Its programs are designed to prepare students for graduate study, professional work, and meaningful life engagement, reflecting a mission to enhance civil, moral, and spiritual life alongside intellectual growth. Recent developments include initiatives such as the Lion’s Pride Grant to expand access to a Bryn Athyn education. The college operates within the higher education sector and serves a regional community from its Bryn Athyn campus and postal address in College Drive and Cathedral Road.