Conservative Baptist college in Brandon, Florida, equipping students for Christian ministry since 1954.
Emmaus Baptist College operates two schools: the School of Ministry and the School of Theology. The School of Ministry offers associate and bachelor's degrees in Pastoral Ministry, Women's Ministry, and Youth Ministry. The School of Theology provides associate and bachelor's programs in Biblical Studies, Biblical Languages, Christian Education, Missiology, and History & Archaeology. The college emphasizes Bible-centered education and critical thinking in service of Christian ministry.
The college occupies a 10-acre urban campus in Brandon, Florida, featuring a chapel, two educational buildings, several residences, and four dormitories. Student life includes on-campus activities, short-term mission trips, and access to Tampa Bay area attractions. The college also operates a growing online program serving students across the Southeastern United States.
Applicants must submit a completed application with a $25 non-refundable fee, letters of recommendation from a pastor and two others, and evidence of high school completion or equivalent (GED). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT) or college placement exam results are required. Transfer students must provide transcripts from previously attended institutions. Single students under 18 must provide parental approval for housing arrangements.
Emmaus Baptist College exists to equip men and women for Christian service through biblical, professional, and general education. The institution maintains conservative, Landmark, Missionary Baptist doctrine and emphasizes spiritual formation alongside academic rigor. The college is independent and not subject to governmental oversight under Florida law.