Founded in 1877, Bryn Athyn College is a small, private, Christian, liberal arts college dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the cultivation of moral virtues. The College is located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, just 20 miles northeast of center city Philadelphia in the tranquil borough of Bryn Athyn. Bryn Athyn College is affiliated with the General Church of the New Jerusalem, also called the New Church. Our campus is located in beautiful Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, just 20 miles from downtown (Center City) Philadelphia. Bryn Athyn College, a coeducational, Christian, liberal arts college, dedicated to helping students prepare for lives of meaningful service. We offer academic programs easily tailored to meet the needs of our students. Our educational approach incorporates experiential learning—through service learning, internships and international experiences. While our perspective is global, reflecting the inclusive, service-oriented Christianity taught in the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, our educational methods are personal, focused on your unique learning style and special talents.