Manchester College History Manchester College traces its origin to the Roanoke Classical Seminary founded by the United Brethren Church in Roanoke, Indiana in 1860.The seminary became Manchester College when it was moved to North Manchester, Indiana in 1889.Representatives of the Church of the Brethren purchased the campus in 1895 and deeded it to four State Districts of the Church in 1902.The number of supporting districts increased until, by 1932, Manchester College served the five-state area of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Rapid growth of the public high school and increasing interest in higher education resulted in a gradual shift of emphasis from an academy and Bible school to a college of liberal arts.The academy was discontinued in 1923.Mount Morris College in Mount Morris, Illinois, merged with Manchester College in 1932.Founded as a Methodist seminary in 1839, Mount Morris had been purchased by representatives of the Church of the Brethren in 1879 and operated under the name of the Rock River Seminary and College Institute until 1844, when the name was changed to Mount Morris College.The merger of Mount Morris College and Manchester College came about when the Church of the Brethren decided its educational program would be strengthened by pooling its resources in a smaller number of colleges.The relationship of Manchester College with the Church of the Brethren continues. The College accents this relationship and welcomes students of all faiths to its campus. Manchester College has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (159 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60601, 312-263-0456) since 1932.The teacher education program is accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education at the baccalaureate level.The baccalaureate level social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.Manchester College holds membership in many organizations related to higher education. Welcome to Manchester College! Welcome to Manchester College, the college that transforms lives! We invite you to explore our web site and to visit our campus – you'll sense the energy of Manchester College.Our students understand that need to prepare for their careers, and they also appreciate that new learning itself expands their lives.What is so transforming about Manchester CollegeOur students want to make a difference in the world Our faculty are scholars and teachers and mentors Our campus combines its peaceful setting with easy access to major cities Our students live on campus, learning what it means to live in community Our students have amazing internships and opportunities to study abroad Our students, regardless of major, are active in choirs, jazz bands, athletics, multicultural clubs, drama, Mock Trial team, Model U.N., and many other activities Our seniors get jobs within six months of graduation – at a rate of at least 95 percent But please, see for yourself! We hope you will schedule a visit soon to Manchester College, or roam our web site to learn about our academic programs, student activities, construction projects, study abroad, athletics, concerts, and more. Service is a 100-years-strong commitment of the graduates of Manchester College. Our graduates are known worldwide for their work with people in need. This service is amazingly varied – medical service for the poor, tax consulting to nonprofit organizations, teaching in schools for disadvantaged children, pastoring churches through the country, pro bono legal assistance to those who can't afford to pay an attorney ... Manchester College graduates are continually finding fresh ways to give back, to share, to accept the demands of responsible citizenship. A key phrase in our Mission is to graduate persons of ability and conviction. That dual commitment is our transforming power.We hope this commitment incites you to learn more about Manchester College and to stay in touch.