Messiah University is a private Christian university in Grantham, Pennsylvania, founded in 1909 and located on a 375-acre main campus near Harrisburg. It serves more than 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students across upwards of 150 programs spanning the liberal arts, applied sciences, business, education, nursing and music, all taught within a Christian worldview.
The institution is rooted in the Brethren in Christ Church tradition and carries the motto "Christ Preeminent". Its stated aim is to develop servant leaders who combine professional expertise with a reconciling spirit, with campus life shaped by a faith community and an emphasis on intellectual, spiritual and professional development. The university is accredited by relevant educational bodies and describes its approach as the integration of academic rigour with Christian faith.
Alongside undergraduate and graduate study, Messiah offers professional studies programmes serving students from varied backgrounds, with academic and career development support. Co-curricular opportunities include study abroad, undergraduate research and career development. Roles at the university are tied to an employer that is a long-established, nationally ranked institution in Christian higher education.
