Emmaus Bible College

Thank you for considering Emmaus Bible College, and taking the time to look at our programs of study. Students have been coming to Emmaus for over 70 years because they want to be transformed by the study of God’s Word, to have their character shaped by Christ, and to prepare for a life of service. We would love to have you join us for the next step in your education.

Today’s college programs at Emmaus are designed to prepare you to serve the Lord in your local church, your ministry, the community in which you will live, and through the professional career you choose. All our programs are designed to include intensive study of the Bible as the foundation, with the option to focus on a major in Bible and Theology only, or to also choose another major. Our other majors include Ministry Studies such as Counseling Psychology, Intercultural Studies, Youth Ministries, or Camp Ministries; and Professional Studies, such as Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education, Nursing, Business Administration, and Computer Information Systems. The choices at Emmaus Bible College are designed to thoroughly prepare you for your calling in life—to fulfill your passion to serve the Lord, lead your family, serve and lead in the church, and excel in your chosen profession.

Emmaus is also unique because of the quality relationships that will develop between you and those of us who serve here. Our faculty and staff will build long-term relationships with you, and will mentor you during your time at Emmaus - challenging you to grow in the knowledge of God and His Word, and to deepen your relationships with Christ. During your time here, we will have meals together on campus, you will visit in our homes, and we will serve together in local churches.

Emmaus Bible College Athletics seeks to develop a community of Christians that come together to play a sport with the main goal of representing Jesus Christ with our actions, words, and work ethic. We offer both intramural and a competitive inter-collegiate program.

Emmaus Bible College hosts four sports teams, competing in the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA). During the fall semester there is Men's Soccer and Women's Volleyball, and beginning in the fall semester and continuing on into the Spring, there is Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball. The Emmaus Eagles are known for their commitment to ethical competition, diligent studies, and promoting community among other teams. At Emmaus, our desire is to glorify Christ both on and off the playing field.

We understand that having an outlet after long hours of studying is important. Our intramural sports program is designed to do just that. Over ninety percent of Emmaus students foster community by participating in intramural sports teams. These teams compete on drafted teams and various hall floors of the same gender in sports such as volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, and ultimate frisbee, just to name a few.

Emmaus Distance Learning extends the mission of Emmaus Bible College to students from around the world, providing accredited online courses for college credit without the constraints of a traditional classroom. Emmaus Distance Learning is an affordable and convenient way to receive the trusted bible teaching you need to deepen your relationship with Christ and to enrich your ministry to others.Here at Emmaus, we've designed the residence life experience to allow you to develop lasting, meaningful relationships with your classmates, to strengthen and grow your faith in community, to excel academically, and to develop your leadership potential.

The Emmaus campus is located on the west side of Dubuque, IA on twenty-four acres of gently rolling land. The main building includes classrooms, the Marble Chapel, the David A. Glock Auditorium, administrative and faculty offices, dormitories, the dining hall, library, student center, The Coffee Bean and more. Smith Hall contains a state-of the-art computer center, additional dormitories, business offices, and maintenance facilities. The Pollard Fieldhouse, attached to Smith Hall, offers two gymnasiums, a weight room, student center, and the Courtside Cafe.

Outdoor recreational facilities include spacious grounds for softball, football, soccer, and various winter sports.The gymnasiums offer facilities for basketball, volleyball, and other activities. The campus borders a public golf course that provides additional recreational opportunities. Ice-skating, down-hill skiing, and cross-country skiing are also available in the community.

A question in every student’s mind is, what will campus life will be like at Emmaus? This is the core of your college experience – where you live, study, work, and serve God next to other Christian students. Find out about all the aspects of daily life at EBC – from housing options to meal plans to finding the right place to study or socialize with your friends.

Whether you are an undergraduate or an adult learner, you will find your time on our campus truly transformational. We encourage you to make the most of it.Sign up for one of our NCAAA sports teams or intramural teams. Participate in a student-run organization or club. The more invested you are in campus life, the more prepared you will be to answer your calling.