All about: Mcpherson College

McPherson College is a four-year college, located in the American state of Kansas. Founded by the Church of the Brethren, the college offers a career-focused, liberal arts education, and is a not-for-profit institution. This article will provide a handy overview of the college.

History and location

Despite its strongly religious origins, the college also has a strong focus on diversity, stating that it welcomes students from all religious, cultural and economic backgrounds.
History McPherson College was chartered by the leaders of the Church of the Brethren in 1887, as part of a plan to increase the educational opportunities for the growing American population west of the Mississippi. The site of McPherson in Kansas was chosen that same year.
Protestant sect The Church of the Brethren traces its origins to Germany in 1708. It is a Protestant sect, which is avowedly pacifist and non-violent, with the New Testament, providing its rule of faith. The college's stated mission, which is in greater part derived from this religious ethos, is: "To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service." Location McPherson is a small town, which has recently received impressive rankings in several farming industry polls about the best places in rural America to love. McPherson County has around 30,000 residents.

Learning and lifestyle

Learning curriculum There are now around 620 students at the college, with a well-qualified faculty of just over 30, backed-up by an administrative staff of around 75. It is not therefore a huge, bustling campus. The college offers majors in 20 different academic disciplines. Students come from 33 different American states and six overseas countries. Students are also provided with the opportunity to study for self-designed, inter-disciplinary majors, tailoring courses of study to their own personal and professional requirements. Accreditation A member of the North Central Association, the college receives its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The teaching programmes receive their certification from the Kansas State Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The college is also a member of many other professional organisations and agencies. Sports There is a range of social and sporting activities available to students, with intra-mural sports, musical and theatre productions and student publications. They all provide a range of opportunities for students, to develop themselves personally as well as academically.