Bloomfield College

Bloomfield College
Motto	Lux In Tenebris
Motto in English	Light From Darkness
Established	1868
Type	Private
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
President	Richard Levao
Academic staff	181
Undergraduates	2,000
Location	Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Maroon & Gold
Athletics	Division II
Sports	Men: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis Women: Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball,
Nickname	Deacons
Affiliations	CACC, NJAIAW
Website	www.bloomfield.edu

Bloomfield College is a four-year private liberal arts college located in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Bloomfield College is chartered by the State of New Jersey and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The college is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA, through the Synod of the Northeast and is a member of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities. It is a suburban residential community just 15 miles (24 km) from New York City, the College attracts a geographically diverse resident and commuter population. The 11-acre (45,000 m²) tree-lined campus is easily reached by train, bus, or by car. The mission of Bloomfield College is to attain academic, personal, and professional excellence in a multicultural and global society.

History

Bloomfield College was founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1868 as the German Theological Seminary of Newark, New Jersey. The roots of the College and its mission can be traced back to 1868. With the influx of nearly two million German immigrants following the European Revolution of 1848, it became necessary to establish a training school for German-speaking ministers.

Thus was born the German Theological Seminary of Newark, New Jersey. The institution's first four students met on September 16, 1869, in a room in the First German Presbyterian Church. Courses in theological instruction, Biblical history, pastoral work, natural philosophy, and United States history were taught in both English and German by the four full-time faculty. Classes were also conducted in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.

In 1872, the school relocated to Bloomfield, occupying the home of the former Bloomfield Academy at Franklin and Liberty Streets. That structure stands today as Seibert Hall.

In 1923, the State Board of Education approved a four-year college course leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, thereby establishing Bloomfield College as an independent division of the Seminary. Eight years later, in 1931, the State Legislature approved the change of the institution's name to Bloomfield College and Seminary.

The term "Seminary" was dropped from the institution's name in 1961, and was replaced with the term "Institute". The term was quickly phased out, leaving the institution's name as it is known today: Bloomfield College.

Overview

It has about 1300 full time and 700 part time students. About 85% of the students are commuters. The college offers primarily undergraduate studies, but it has recently added an M.S. in Accounting. The college is regionally accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Bloomfield College has a student to faculty ratio of 14:1.

Westminster Arts Center

Admissions Information

Bloomfield College accepts applications throughout the year on a rolling basis and Potential Students are notified within two weeks of the College's receipt of required materials. Applicants for admission to Bloomfield College are considered on the basis of their high school academic record, Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT-I) or American College Test (ACT) scores, recommendations, essay, extracurricular activities, and post secondary school transcripts where applicable. Students looking for more information regarding Bloomfield College's admission process should visit Bloomfield College Office of Admissions.

Academic Majors

For a complete list of majors offered by Bloomfield College, visit Bloomfield College Academics

Student Life

There are a variety of ways for student to get involved at Bloomfield College. Students can participate in over 30 clubs and Greek Organizations on campus. The clubs and organizations offered to students focus on several different aspects of student life, including but not limited to: professional, ethnic, volunteer, academic, and artistic interests. Students wishing to become involved in clubs and organizations should visit the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement located in the Student Center.

Students wishing to live on campus have a variety of options. First year students traditionally live in one of two Traditional Style Residence Halls: Clee Hall and Schweitzer Hall. Upperclassmen have several options for on-campus housing, including: Theme Houses, Suite-Style living, and an off-campus Residential Facility in Newark, the University Center. Bloomfield College boats the highly successful TRUE Program though it's Residential Education and Housing office. The TRUE program is a programming model designed to bring elements of the classroom into the residence halls. Resident Advisors, in conjunction with staff at the College, will arrange a variety of interesting co-curricular programs based on an academic programming model used by Bloomfield College. Students wishing to receive more information regarding living on campus can visit Bloomfield College's Residential Education and Housing Office.

Westminster Arts Center

Bloomfield College is also home to the Westminster Arts Center. The center creates and presents diverse arts and cultural programs in collaboration with the College’s faculty, staff, students, community partners and professional arts groups such as 4th Wall Theatre, Inc. and Yates Musical Theatre; exposes students to diverse means of expressions and methods of thought; creates and presents thematic programming in response to curricular goals; raises and enhances the positive visibility of the College through public performances and exhibitions; supports the programs of the Creative Arts and Technology Division; encourages and promotes creativity throughout the College.

Notable alumni

• C. Louis Bassano (1942 –) politician who served in both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate.
• Frantz Jean-Charles (1968) retired Haitian soccer player

External links

• Bloomfield College