Emmaus Baptist College

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

Emmaus Baptist College
TypePrivate college
Established1954
Religious affiliation
Baptist
PresidentTommy Burrus
DeanKerry Beaty
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban
AffiliationsAmerican Baptist Association of Theological Schools, American Baptist Association

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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