Academics
Bryn Athyn College operates on a trimester system. Fall Term usually begins in late August and continues until Thanksgiving break; Winter Term runs from after Thanksgiving until March (with a break over the Christmas holiday); Spring Term then runs from late March until the end of May.
The College’s educational philosophy is grounded in the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg and the benefits of a liberal arts program. The curriculum is supported by a strong emphasis on experiential learning.
The College offers majors in Biology, Education, English, History, Religion, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The Interdisciplinary Studies (ID) program allows students to combine two curricular areas into a single area of study.
Interdisciplinary Areas of Study:
- Art/Art History
Biology
Business Management
English
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Psychology
Religion
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1 and an average class size of 9, all courses are taught by professors. The academic program focuses on experiential learning and a solid liberal-arts foundation known as the Core Program.
The Core Program is made up of skills and perspectives. Skills courses include instruction in information literacy; language, mathematics, or programming; public presentation; quantitative analysis; service learning and internships; and writing. Perspectives focused courses address issues of spiritual, moral, and civil issues and include instruction in aesthetics, history and the social sciences, physical health, sciences, and world views.
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