Eastern University (United States)

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Eastern University
Eastern University logo.png
Former names
Division of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1925–1952), Eastern Baptist College (1952–1972), Eastern College (1972–2001)
MottoFaith, Reason and Justice
TypePrivate university
Established1925
Religious affiliation
American Baptist Churches USA
PresidentRonald A. Matthews
Students3,300
Location
St. Davids
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
CampusSuburban
ColorsMaroon and white
AthleticsNCAA Division III , MAC Freedom Conference
AffiliationsCouncil for Christian Colleges and Universities
MascotEagle
Websiteeastern.edu

Eastern University is a Private Christian university in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. The university is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and has an interdenominational Christian student body with all faculty and administrators required to adhere to the university's religious doctrines. Eastern University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[1]

History[]

Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Theological Seminary) was founded to provide a theologically conservative seminary within the American Baptist Churches. Beginning in 1925 as a department in the seminary, in 1952 Eastern University became a separate institution and moved to its present St. Davids location, taking the name "Eastern Baptist College". In 1972, it was renamed "Eastern College".[1] In 2001, the Pennsylvania Department of Education granted the institution "university status" and it was renamed Eastern University. In 2004, the institution's Board voted to acquire its previous parent institution, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and EBTS changed its name to Palmer Theological Seminary in honor of a previous president in 2005.[2]

Colleges and campuses[]

Eastern University consists of the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business and Leadership, the College of Education, the College of Health and Sciences, Templeton Honors College, Palmer Theological Seminary, and Esperanza College (Eastern's junior college.)[3]

The main campus is 114 acres just west of Philadelphia, in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. The main campus was originally a private estate, named Walmarthon, which was owned by the Walton family. The size of the campus has expanded through purchase of surrounding buildings.

Warner Memorial Library is housed in the Harold Howard Center. The Mazie Hall African American History Room contains books and memorabilia from a local educator. The Edison Room houses several drawings and artifacts which belonged to Thomas Edison.

In addition to the main campus in St. Davids, Eastern has additional sites in Center City, Philadelphia; City Avenue, Philadelphia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Ripley, West Virginia. Eastern also offers a variety of online programs.[4]

Eastern University is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.

Athletics[]

Eastern University is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).[5] Eastern University joined the Middle Atlantic Conferences (commonly referred to as the MAC) in 2008.[6]

Sports include men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's volleyball, men's and women's lacrosse, men's baseball, women's field hockey, women's softball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf, and cross country.[7]

In 2002, senior Andrea Collesidis broke an NCAA scoring record for women's lacrosse.[8][9][10][11]

Notable people[]

Alumni[]

Faculty[]

  • Phillip Cary, philosophy professor, philosopher, noted Augustine scholar, and author
  • Peter Enns, history of religions professor, scholar, author
  • Wilson Goode, professor emeritus and former mayor of Philadelphia
  • Christopher Hall, emeritus professor, Episcopalian theologian
  • Ron Sider, professor, activist, author, and founder/president emeritus of Evangelicals for Social Action[15]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Eastern University". Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "Palmer Theological Seminary - About - Doctrinal Statement - Chrisitan Community". palmerseminary.edu. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  3. ^ "About Eastern University - Eastern University". www.eastern.edu. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  4. ^ "Campus and Sites - Eastern University". eastern.edu. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  5. ^ "NCAA Directory - Directory - Member Listing". web3.ncaa.org. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  6. ^ "Middle Atlantic Conference". gomacsports.com. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  7. ^ "Eastern University Eagles - Eastern University". goeasterneagles.com. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  8. ^ "Eastern hoops player breaks NCAA all-time lax goals mark". April 18, 2002. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  9. ^ "2002 Women's Lacrosse Archives". CSAC. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  10. ^ "NCAA Lacrosse: Women's Division III Records" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  11. ^ O'Loughlin, Kathy. "Main Line History: Test your knowledge of Main Line colleges, Part II". Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  12. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ^ Rzeppa, Brian (May 25, 2016). "Former Nets Radio Prodigy Brandon Robinson Catches on at CBS Sports". Nothin' But Nets. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  14. ^ "Who We Are". Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  15. ^ "Ron Sider". Retrieved July 20, 2016.

Further reading[]

  • Boehlke, Frederick (2003). Faith, Reason And Justice: The First 50 Years of Eastern University. Exton, Pennsylvania: Apple Press. ISBN 978-0-9674912-3-3.

External links[]

Coordinates: 40°03′06″N 75°22′14″W / 40.0517°N 75.3706°W / 40.0517; -75.3706

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