Emmaus Baptist College

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Coordinates: 27°55′48″N 82°16′41″W / 27.93°N 82.278°W / 27.93; -82.278

Emmaus Baptist College
TypePrivate university
Established1954
Religious affiliation
Baptist
PresidentTommy Burrus
DeanKerry Beaty
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban
Affiliations, American Baptist Association

Emmaus Baptist College is a private Baptist college in Brandon, Florida. Its focus is primarily religious, offering various degrees in ministry and education.

History[]

The college was founded in 1954 as the Florida Baptist Institute and Seminary in Auburndale, Florida. Albert Garner served as President from 1954 to 1970.[1] The college moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1957, and then to Brandon in 1990. The name was changed to Emmaus Baptist College in 2007.[2]

Campus[]

The ten acre campus consists of more than a dozen buildings, including a Chapel, two educational buildings, several residences and four dormitories.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Dr. George Albert Garner". Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  2. ^ ""History"". Retrieved 17 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Campus". Retrieved 17 October 2017.
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