Bible & Religion Department
“Studying, living, working and interacting at EMU and abroad deepened my yearning to live as close to God’s kingdom as possible – sowing mercy, cultivating justice, and treading humbly – a life the world finds quite odd.”
-Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard,
Biblical Studies major
The Bible and religion department of Eastern Mennonite University exists within a small Christian liberal arts college dedicated to Anabaptist and Mennonite values of peacebulding and service.
With nearby resources like a seminary on campus and the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, a world renown graduate program, as well as a an active campus ministries team, opportunities for worship and study of faith abound.
Opportunities like the Ministry Inquiry Program provide students with a chance to explore pastoral ministry and test their gifts and sense of call first-hand. Participants work under the supervision of a pastor and are involved in many aspects of a minister’s life and work.
Majors, Minors and Courses
To meet the needs of the church, the interests of students in vocational ministries, and the concerns of both with issues in religion and philosophy, the department offers a choice of four majors and four minors. For more information, review our academic catalog.
Our Location
Faculty offices are located in the Blosser House between the social work and applied sociology department (Suter House) and the music studios.
Please contact our department for more information.
Careers in Bible and Religion
Life after college for many Bible and religion majors includes work…
- in a variety of business settings in which innovation, global awareness and ethical commitments are valued
- in Christian camps, mission and service agencies
- as a high school Bible teacher, youth minister and pastoral team member.
Have Questions?
Contact a professor, admissions counselor or student by e-mailing or calling 1-800-368-2665.