About EMS

Currently there are about 140 students attending Eastern Mennonite Seminary. About 100 are on the Harrisonburg campus; the rest are taking classes either at EMS at Lancaster or online through our distance learning courses. See more fast facts about our campus.

Location and facilities

Eastern Mennonite Seminary is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. Learn more about our location and directions. EMS shares facilities and history with Eastern Mennonite University. This gives seminary students a unique opportunity to participate in the wider campus community.

Mission, faith and values

Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s mission statement says that “EMS prepares men and women to serve and lead in a global context.” As part of Mennonite Church USA we adhere to the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. To learn more about the history, beliefs and practices of the Mennonites view this video.

Our theological framework guides our thinking about identity and vocation. Even though we are a seminary linked with Mennonite Church USA, we welcome various faith traditions and denominations in our classes. Learn more about our special relationship with the United Methodist church.

Faculty and administration

• Faculty
• Administrative Contacts
• Adjunct Faculty
• Board of Trustees

Accreditation

Eastern Mennonite Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.