Academy Of The New Church

Programs: The academy of the new church secondary schools is a mission-driven, accredited, private girls school and boys school providing 9th - 12th grade education. Our self-motivated students are interested in an academic approach that combines challenging coursework with a uniquely christian education. Our curriculum is inspired by the new church and its fundamental values. Every course challenges students to find a sense of purpose. Our academic courses are rigorous and provide students with a strong foundation for their futures. Each course integrates spiritual lessons with the academic subject matter, enabling students to develop both morally and intellectually. Our core purpose is to prepare our students for a principled and useful life in this world and the next. We support our core purpose by ensuring that our core values are always a part of our efforts:1) the heavenly doctrines guide us and are the foundation of our programs. 2) we prepare our students to grow spiritually, morally, academically, physically, socially, and artistically. 3) we honor and nurture the unique and complementary nature of the sexes. 4) we are passionate about promoting what is best for each student. 5) we engage our students in lives of social responsibility. Keeping our core purpose and core values in mind, our goal is to become the recognized model in secondary education, leading the way in the integration of natural and spiritual knowledge and complementary gender education. Students receive significant individual attention. Each of our students has an academic advisor and access to our college and career counselor, our chaplain and pastoral staff, and private counseling services. Our graduates consistently excel in their chosen path and we are proud of the difference they are making in the world. Full-time faculty members are expected to have a master's degree or to be working toward one and we provide for the ongoing professional development of our teachers. Our staff makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.

founded in 1877, bryn athyn college is a small, private, coeducational, liberal arts college dedicated to a new church approach to education and life. The curriculum pairs rigorous academics with spiritual inquiry and emphasizes critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, public presentation, and experiential education. Bryn athyn classes are small, with an average class size of 14 students and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. The 130-acre campus is located in bryn athyn, pennsylvania, 14 miles north of center-city philadelphia. 1) the ultimate purpose of bryn athyn college is to enhance students' civil, moral, and spiritual life, and to contribute to human spiritual welfare. 2) location: the spacious and green 130-acre campus is located in bryn athyn, pennsylvania, just 14 miles northeast of center city philadelphia. 3) enrollment: 335 students across 7 countries. 4) student-faculty ratio: 6:15) majors, tracks and minors: anthropology (hsoc*), nursing, biology, business, dual certification in early childhood education (ece) and special ed and ece and special ed non certification, english and communications, dance (id**), philosophy (id**), fine arts (id**), history (hsoc*), human society, mathematics (id**), political science (hsoc*), pre-law, pre-med, psychology, religion, and sociology (hsoc*) and building arts (bfa). Minors - biology, business, mathematics, psychology, public history, dance, computer science, data science, education, english, philosophy, communications and religion. 6) masters: master in divinity and masters in religious studies7) campus life: 62% of students live on campus. In addition to men's and women's residence halls, upperclass students can choose to live in one of our apartment-style residence cottages or suites. 8) average class size: 14 students9) student profile: typical bryn athyn students are motivated, ethical, and engaged in campus life. The average incoming freshman has an sat/act superscore of 1034 and a 3. 28 gpa. 10) religious affiliation: bryn athyn college is affiliated with the new church (also known as the general church of the new jerusalem). 11) spirituality: at bryn athyn we promote the values of a loving god, a life-long journey of spiritual growth, and loving service to others. 12) accreditation: bryn athyn college of the new church is accredited by the middle states commission on higher education (www. Msche. Org), 3624 market street philadelphia, pa 19104, (267-284-5000). The middle states commission on higher education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the u. S. Secretary of education and the council for higher education accreditation. 13) facilities: 11 residence halls including suites and cottages; 1 administrative building and 3 academic buildings, including swedenborg library and world-renowned archive; mitchell performing arts center; asplundh field house; junge pavilion ice rink; and an historic district, including glencairn museum and cairnwood estate. Another national landmark, the bryn athyn cathedral, sits on the edge of the campus. 14) athletics: ncaa division iii, and member of neac, our intercollegiate teams-the lions- play:women's - soccer, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, cross country, field hockey, and basketballmen's - golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, lacrosse, cross country, and basketball15) extra-curricular activities: outing club, student newspaper, student government, international student organization, plays and musicals, community service organization, and more.

glencairn museum was originally founded in 1878. The core purpose of the museum of the academy of the new church is to provide a deeper understanding of religion through cultural expressions of faith. Since 1982, the museum has been housed in glencairn, the former home of raymond and mildred pitcairn. In the early part of the 20th century raymond pitcairn supervised the construction of bryn athyn cathedral. Later, as the cathedral neared completion, he built glencairn, a "little castle" for his family and art collection. Today glencairn is known internationally for its outstanding collection of medieval sculpture and stained glass, purchased by pitcairn as inspirational models for the artists who worked on the cathedral. In addition to medieval, the museum features ancient egyptian, ancient near eastern, greek, roman, and asian galleries. Glencairn museum is associated with bryn athyn college, and belongs to the bryn athyn historic district, recently designated as a national historic landmark. Our exhibitions, programs, and publications use glencairn's outstanding collection of religious art to illustrate the religious traditions of people through the ages. Glencairn offers regular guided tours, concerts, lectures, and special events for the general public. In october 2008, the secretary of the interior designated four historic buildings - including glencairn and bryn athyn cathedral - as the bryn athyn historic landmark district. The national park service defines national landmarks as places that "have meaning for all americans. " the buildings of the bryn athyn historic district were honored for their use of unique designs, symbolism and building materials-all of the highest national achievement. Glencairn museum is a popular destination for schools in the philadelphia area. We offer programs for elementary, secondary and home school groups, as well as for colleges and universities. In particular, glencairn is an unparalleled educational resource for bryn athyn college and the academy of the new church secondary schools. Three full-credit courses were taught by bryn athyn college professors in the museum's classrooms and galleries. Four college students participated in glencairn's popular internship program, and other students performed paid or volunteer museum work in a variety of capacities. Total attendance at our tours, events, and school related programs was 18,799.

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