Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Biblical Interpretation

This graduate certificate allows students to explore Biblical interpretation from multiple disciplinary perspectives, framed by principles of Swedenborgian thought. It can be completed in one year, online or in person.

Biology (BA)

The biology major offers a foundation in biological principles with options in ecology, zoology, molecular biology, medicine, and environmental science. Students may pursue the major as either a BA or a BS.

Biology (BS)

The biology major offers a foundation in biological principles with options in ecology, zoology, molecular biology, medicine, and environmental science. The BS track carries a heavier concentration of science and laboratory coursework.

Business

The business major covers accounting, finance, business law, marketing, and human resource management, preparing students for careers in business and for graduate study.

Divinity

The Master of Divinity is a three-year complete degree that leads toward ordination as a minister for the New Church. It is built on doctrinal study of the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrines, development of teaching and leadership communication skills, and experiential learning through direct engagement with people.

Early Childhood and Special Education Dual Certification

This education major emphasizes early childhood education, with courses in both the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching, and leads to dual certification in early childhood education and special education.

Early Childhood and Special Education Non-Certification

A non-certification version of the early childhood and special education major for students who want the educational studies coursework without pursuing state teaching certification.

English and Communications

The English and communications major stresses communication skills, clarity of thought and expression, and critical analysis of literature and media.

Human Society

The human society major takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of people and societies, drawing on anthropology, history, political science, and sociology.

Interdisciplinary

The interdisciplinary major allows students to combine study across two or more fields, exploring the interconnections between disciplines in a self-designed program of study.

Language-Based Learning Disability & Intervention Studies

This graduate certificate offers educators the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of struggling readers. Coursework is structured within the framework of universal design for learning and emphasizes social-emotional learning and evidence-based interventions grounded in the science of reading.

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts Associate in Arts degree requires a total of 62 credits and may be completed with an emphasis in one of several areas. It is not a prerequisite for the BA or BS, and serves students transferring elsewhere or concluding their studies at the College.

Mathematics

The mathematics major develops mathematical thinking and problem solving, with applications in a student's chosen field of interest.

Pre-Nursing

The pre-professional Associate in Arts in Pre-Nursing provides a science-based curriculum including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and chemistry, preparing students to transfer into a bachelor of science in nursing program.

Psychology

The psychology major combines the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes with spiritual perspectives on the human mind.

Religion

The religion major involves the study of biblical texts, the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg, and religious beliefs and practices around the world.

Religious Studies

The Master of Arts in Religious Studies provides students a broad study of religious questions, informed by a Swedenborgian thought perspective, culminating in a multi-disciplinary thesis. It is designed to enable students to study the teachings of the New Church in depth through part-time or full-time academic study.

Special Education

The Master of Science in Special Education, Literacy Concentration prepares candidates to support students experiencing a range of learning differences, with an emphasis on addressing the needs of struggling readers. Designed for working educators, it can be completed in as little as 14 months and offers an optional residency placement.

Spiritual Growth Studies

This graduate certificate allows students to explore spiritual growth from multiple disciplinary perspectives, framed by principles of Swedenborgian thought. It can be completed in one year, online or in person.