Bachelor in Religious Education (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Religious Education (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by the institution's current academic year policy..

This programme is designed for students preparing for pastoral leadership within Free Will Baptist churches. It focuses on biblical interpretation, preaching, church administration, and practical ministry skills. Students engage in a structured curriculum that includes theological study and hands-on internship experience. The programme emphasizes preparation for full-time or bi-vocational ministry roles.

Focus areas include Pastoral Leadership, Church Administration, Christian Counseling, Expository Preaching, Church Growth, Worship Ministry.

The Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies with a Pastoral Ministry Track requires 127 credit hours. This includes 53 hours in the Arts and Sciences Core, 74 hours in Theological Studies, and 15 hours in the Pastoral Ministry Track.

Graduates typically serve as pastors, church planters, or evangelists in Free Will Baptist churches.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required. Official transcripts and application materials are needed for admission.

The programme totals about 127 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes.

Welch College has grown into a Christian community of faith and learning in Gallatin, Tennessee. Its mission is to educate leaders to serve Christ, His Church, and His world through biblical thought and life. Academic programs, spiritual formation, and campus life are designed to develop the whole person and connect learning with Christian service.

Students can choose from more than 50 programs of study across fields such as education, business, Christian ministry, the arts, health care, biology, psychology, history, music, and sports management. The college offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, along with theological studies, ministry certificates, an ESL endorsement, adult and online programs, and dual enrollment. Professors teach from a biblical perspective and mentor students as they consider the implications of Scripture and the Christian worldview in their fields.

Students may live on campus or commute in Gallatin, with campus life including Christian service, community activities, the arts, athletics, and student wellness. Welch competes in NCCAA Division II athletics, with sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross country. International students should know that the college’s academic and community experience is explicitly Christian, with spiritual formation central to student life. Graduate applicants can pursue programs in theology and ministry, teaching, humanities, or organizational leadership, while adult and online study is available to applicants aged 23 and older.