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Cairn University enjoys a heritage that spans nearly one hundred years. Founded in 1913, it is the result of the merger of two separate institutions which formed Philadelphia Bible Institute in 1951, a school which offered only three-year diplomas and focused primarily on the training of lay people. In 1958, PBI became Philadelphia College of Bible when the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania granted the

institution approval to offer a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Bible degree. This established PCB as a school for training students for vocational ministry in the church and related organizations. Strengthening its educational program by developing an academically rigorous core of biblical studies and liberal arts courses, PCB attained accreditation from the Middle States Association in 1967. In so doing, PCB became one of only a few Bible colleges in the nation to receive such regional accreditation. PCB then added the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Social Work degrees, which began the development of a series of programs in various professional fields. This further distinguished PCB from traditional Bible colleges in America as graduates were being prepared for careers in fields other than vocational ministry within the church. In 1979, the College relocated from Center City Philadelphia to the Bucks County suburb of Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Bachelor degrees in Education and Business Administration were developed as well as graduate level programs in Biblical Studies, Counseling, Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Organizational Leadership, and a Master of Divinity. In 2000, the Commonwealth granted approval for university status and the institution changed its name to become Philadelphia Biblical University. In 2012, the University’s Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution to Cairn University, in an effort to overcome the perception that the University’s educational offerings were limited and had a narrow vocational focus. The institution has had many names in its nearly 100-year history, but as PSOB, BIOP, PBI, PCB, PBU, and now as Cairn, the University’s central commitment to Christ and His Word remain. Today, with over fifty academic programs and specializations listed in the catalog and the approval of bodies such as the Council for Social Work Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Cairn is one of the most thoroughly accredited schools of its type. Cairn undergraduate students have the opportunity to earn degrees in business, education, ministry, music, social work, and theology. Students in professional programs earn a minimum of 30 credits in Bible and theology in addition to the biblical integration that is a hallmark of Cairn’s academics. Graduate students earn master’s degrees that facilitate professional and intellectual development. Students also have the option of dual-level programs, earning a master’s degree at the same time as a bachelor’s degree. While its core commitments to preparing students for Christian service and teaching the Bible as a foundation for all of life and learning have remained central, Cairn has emerged a private Christian university with a reputation for academic excellence and an ability to prepare students for professional service in the church, society, and the world.

12/17/2024

10/25/2024

Ms. Dorothy Black, a '65 Alumna and former faculty/staff member joined several of her former colleagues and local church members for lunch this past Wednesday. Ms. Black was filled with joy in getting to be back on campus to see some familiar faces.

Fellow Alumni Rev. Chae Chong ('99), his wife Lisa ('00), and several members of Bucks County Presbyterian Church, of which Ms. Black began attending 50 years ago, helped organize the visit. What an amazing witness of our Cairn Community in action.

09/19/2024

Homecoming 2024 is almost here! Check out some of the amazing events and activities we have planned just for you! Go to https://cairn.edu/homecoming to sign up.

08/28/2024

This week the office of Alumni Engagement celebrated our Seniors on their "Last First Day"!

Thank you for the tasty treat and shout out to our class of 2025 sticker designer!

07/31/2024

Last week I had the opportunity to meet with Cairn Alumni in Delaware. What a privilege to get to know some amazing people! Want to connect with other alumni or host an alumni gathering? Send us an email at [email protected].

07/23/2024

There is still time. Register Today! Join us for Cairn University's Young Alumni Night with Trenton Thunder. Cairn graduates of the last 10 years are invited to bring their friends and family to a night of baseball, hot dogs, and fireworks!
Registration Form: https://cairn.formstack.com/forms/trenton_thunder_alumni_night

04/13/2024

Don't forget to enjoy a sweet treat in between tomorrow's performances of Into the Woods! Cast and Crew will be stopping by to say hello.

04/08/2024

Coming to the musical this Saturday? Be sure to stop by the Alumni Dessert Reception and say hello to fellow alumni along with members of the cast and production team! We'll be in the 1st floor lobby of the Stearns Mission Center (outside the Welcome Center). Dessert will be available after the 2pm Matinee and before the evening performance. For tickets to the show go to cairn.edu/tickets.

02/02/2024

It was a pleasure getting to host our '72-'73 Men's Basketball Team for Alumni Night this past Wednesday. Thank you for recognizing our Alumni athletes, whose impact on the court, has continued off the court in life and ministry throughout the past 50 years!

01/29/2024

Last week we celebrated World Reach Week and several alumni were on campus to share their ministry opportunities with students. It was great to talk with several of them, hear their story, and God's faithfulness in their lives and those they serve. Already looking forward to the next one and an opportunity to connect with more Alumni.

01/26/2024

Click the link in our bio to register!

On Alumni Night we will also be recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the '72-'73 Men's Basketball Championship!

01/24/2024

Alumni "Throwback" Night - January 31st

Come for a night of basketball and nostalgia as we cheer on our Highlanders and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the '72-'73 Men's Championship!

Peruse the Athletic Hall of Honor while enjoying a cheesesteak dinner and catching up with old friends and teammates. Alumni will receive a free t-shirt. Additional prizes will be given away during half-time activities. Get ready to relive your college days as we bring back the memories and good times!

Women's Basketball game - 5pm; Men's Basketball game - 7pm

Cheesesteaks served from 4:30pm - 7pm. Meal includes 6" cheesesteak, chips, water, and dessert.

01/06/2024

We are kicking off the New Year with our first Alumni Night of 2024!

In partnership with Cairn Athletics, we are bringing you Alumni "Throwback" Night, including FREE t-shirts, half-time activities, and an optional cheesesteak dinner!

Keep an eye on social media and your email inbox for details and an opportunity to sign-up!!

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Cairn University enjoys a heritage that spans over one hundred years. Founded in 1913, it is the result of the merger of two separate institutions which formed Philadelphia Bible Institute in 1951, a school which offered only three-year diplomas and focused primarily on the training of lay people. In 1958, PBI became Philadelphia College of Bible when the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania granted the institution approval to offer a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Bible degree. This established PCB as a school for training students for vocational ministry in the church and related organizations. Strengthening its educational program by developing an academically rigorous core of biblical studies and liberal arts courses, PCB attained accreditation from the Middle States Association in 1967. In so doing, PCB became one of only a few Bible colleges in the nation to receive such regional accreditation. PCB then added the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Social Work degrees, which began the development of a series of programs in various professional fields. This further distinguished PCB from traditional Bible colleges in America as graduates were being prepared for careers in fields other than vocational ministry within the church. In 1979, the College relocated from Center City Philadelphia to the Bucks County suburb of Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Bachelor degrees in Education and Business Administration were developed as well as graduate level programs in Biblical Studies, Counseling, Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Organizational Leadership, and a Master of Divinity. In 2000, the Commonwealth granted approval for university status and the institution changed its name to become Philadelphia Biblical University. In 2012, the University’s Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution to Cairn University, in an effort to overcome the perception that the University’s educational offerings were limited and had a narrow vocational focus. The institution has had many names in its over 100-year history, but as PSOB, BIOP, PBI, PCB, PBU, and now as Cairn, the University’s central commitment to Christ and His Word remain. Today, with over seventy academic programs and specializations listed in the catalog and the approval of bodies such as the Council for Social Work Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Cairn is one of the most thoroughly accredited schools of its type. Cairn undergraduate students have the opportunity to earn degrees in business, education, the liberal arts, music, social work, and more. Students in professional programs earn a minimum of 30 credits in Bible and theology in addition to the biblical integration that is a hallmark of Cairn’s academics. Graduate students earn master’s degrees that facilitate professional and intellectual development. Students also have the option of dual-level programs, earning a master’s degree at the same time as a bachelor’s degree. While its core commitments to preparing students for Christian service and teaching the Bible as a foundation for all of life and learning have remained central, Cairn has emerged a private Christian university with a reputation for academic excellence and an ability to prepare students for professional service in the church, society, and the world.