Messiah College is a nationally ranked, private Christian college located in Mechanicsburg, Pa., just outside of the state capital Harrisburg.
Messiah College students set standards of excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, on the stage and in service to others.
Messiah College seeks to provide educational and cultural opportunities not only to our campus community, but to our extended local community as well.
Though your campus experience might last only a few years, your ongoing connection to Messiah is vital. We value your contributions to Messiah and to church and society.
Messiah employees faithfully educate, inspire and empower students to live out the College's mission to grow in intellect, character and Christian faith.
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Our mission statement reflects the integration of our community's shared faith into every aspect of the Messiah College experience. This model was the bold vision of our founder S. R. Smith more than 100 years ago and remains a cornerstone of our identity.
Messiah College is a nationally ranked private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences with a reputation for successfully integrating rigorous academics and Christian faith into all of our academic programs.
Generations of alums vouch for Messiah's capacity to educate strong servant leaders who combine professional expertise with a reconciling spirit. You can anticipate that you'll thrive here, building up habits of discernment and leadership that will serve you for a lifetime.
Whether you're a student athlete or an enthusiastic Falcons fan, Messiah Athletics serve as a central and exciting piece of our college community and provide a common bond for school spirit.
Our motto, 'Christ Preeminent', shapes every experience you'll have as a student here. As partners in your spiritual journey, we help and challenge you to know how God is revealed through Scripture, to be a follower of Christ and to prepare for whatever mission, vocation or service God has called you to.
Throughout your time at Messiah College, you will find many places to belong and meet people who share your interests and hobbies or who will challenge you to stretch yourself and try new things.
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog / Undergraduate Course Offerings / SOAN Sociology and Anthropology / 400 / SOAN 442
Writing in the major requirement for the Sociology and Anthropology major.