Welch College

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.