Identity and Mission

Three statements best describe the identity and mission of Messiah University:

  • Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences.
  • The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church.
  • Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society.