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Est. 1889

About Gordon College

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New England’s top Christian college, where students are known, grown and prepared.

We believe students should be equipped to flourish in an uncertain and changing world. At Gordon College, career-focused academics blend with a life-giving faith community to prepare young Christians to make a difference with hope and confidence. Our academic programs showcase our dedication to providing students with a diverse range of degree offerings and a clear path to lifelong success.

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  2. Best National Liberal Arts Colleges

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What does it mean to thrive at a top Christian college?

Your college experience should equip you with what you need to thrive in an uncertain and changing world. At Gordon College we’ll help you chart your course within the vast sea of possibilities so you can be confidently prepared for your career and for an abundant life serving God and others

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Faith at Gordon

At Gordon, Christian community builds character

Join fellow Christians from diverse backgrounds who all want to strengthen their faith, learn from one another and prepare to be difference-makers for Christ in the world.

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News and Stories from Gordon

A teacher works with four elementary students at a table. She holds a card with the letter a in her hands.

Posted on September 30, 2026

How to Become an Elementary Teacher and Lead a Classroom

Learn how to become an elementary school teacher, from earning your degree and training to passing the exams and securing the license you need to lead a classroom.

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Sybil Coleman

Posted on September 29, 2026

Lifetime Achievement Honoree Sybil Coleman ’64: A Legacy of Helping Students Flourish

When Sybil Coleman ’64 first arrived at Gordon, she came with enough money for just one semester and a deep conviction that God had called her there. More than 60 years later, that same posture of faith has shaped every chapter of her Gordon story.

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A man holds a leaf on his hand. Beside him, four middle school students look on and smile.

Posted on September 15, 2026

Building Community and Bringing Back Field Trips

Christian Bollacke ’22 Recognized with Gordon’s 2026 Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Award.

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