Eastern Christian College

Bel Air, Maryland, United States · Est. 1946 · Private (non-profit)

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A Christian college in Maryland that operated from 1946 to 2005, affiliated with the Restoration Movement.

  • Founded in 1946 as Eastern Christian Institute in East Orange, New Jersey
  • Relocated to Bel Air, Maryland in 1960 and renamed Eastern Christian College
  • Private, co-educational Christian institution affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
  • Awarded Bachelor's and Associate's degrees
  • Merged with Lincoln Christian University in 1993; ceased operations in 2005
  • Campus located on Fair Meadows estate, listed on the National Register of Historical Places

History

Eastern Christian College was established in 1946 as Eastern Christian Institute in East Orange, New Jersey. It relocated to Bel Air, Maryland in 1960 and was renamed Eastern Christian College. The institution was supported by Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, part of the Restoration Movement. Facing significant financial difficulties, ECC merged with Lincoln Christian University in 1993 and was renamed Lincoln Christian College East Coast. Despite this merger, the college ceased operations in 2005.

Academics

Eastern Christian College awarded Bachelor's and Associate's degrees during its operation. Academic records are now archived at Mid-Atlantic Christian University, which absorbed the college's remaining funds, library holdings, and equipment upon closure.

Campus

The Bel Air campus was located on the Fair Meadows estate, which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Founded
1946
Type
Private (non-profit)
Courses
2
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationChristian Churches and Churches of Christ (Restoration Movement)
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
2
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Total intake
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Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources