Private evangelical Christian college in Newark, NJ, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees with a focus on leadership and faith-centered education.
Pillar College offers traditional Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees through multiple schools: Leadership & Business, Humanities & Culture, Behavioral Health & Social Sciences, and Christian Studies. The college provides accelerated programs including the LEAD degree-completion program (24 months) and BLEND, a bilingual program in Spanish with ESL instruction. The curriculum emphasizes Christian worldview integration across disciplines including Biblical Studies, Psychology & Counseling, Business Administration & Management, Elementary Education, and Intercultural Communication.
The college operates an urban center campus in Newark with additional instructional sites in Paterson, Plainfield, Jersey City, and Basking Ridge. Students have access to the Pillar College Learning Center with online databases, scholarly publications, electronic journals, and e-books. Campus life includes spiritual programming, student activities, commencement events, and an Office of Career and Calling to support professional development.
Pillar College welcomes undergraduate and graduate applicants through multiple pathways including traditional programs, LEAD accelerated degree completion, BLEND bilingual program, ESL, and graduate programs. The admissions office is located at 60 Park Place, Suite 701, Newark, NJ 07102, with hours Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday by appointment. The college emphasizes making the application process convenient and supportive for diverse student populations.
Rooted in evangelical Christian faith, Pillar College educates, inspires, and equips students for excellent scholarship, service, and leadership. The college's vision, 'Windmills of Change,' focuses on expanding career-friendly majors, delivery methods, and opportunities for diverse students. As a member of the Association of Biblical Higher Education, the college affirms classical Christian tenets and commits to fostering intellectual, spiritual, and social development.