Follow Jesus.
Make History.
A paradigm-shifting Bible and missions college in Nashville, TN.
Our mission: developing spiritually mature, competent professionals for global impact.
A Christian College Experience
Patterned after Jesus’ Model of Discipleship.
Know the Bible
You’ll never feel confident serving God if you don’t know His Word. We’ll help you make sense of the Bible so you can make sense of your life.
Join a Like-Minded Community
Your desire to serve God makes you rare, but it shouldn’t make you lonely. Go deep with friends who share your heart for God and your desire to change the world.
Leave Equipped for Service
Don’t leave college full of information but lacking the skills to do anything with it. Graduate our program with a set of skills you’ve honed through real-world experience.
Programs
You can’t carry out God’s mission if you don’t know what he wants. The Bible is the basis of our programs, and we never want to change that.
At The Institute, every class incorporates the Bible. The undergrad program will walk you through almost the entire canon (60 of 66 books)!
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Associates
A.A. in Biblical Foundations
Bachelors
B.A. in Biblical Studies
B.A. in Community Development (Missions)
Masters
M.A. in Biblical Leadership
M.S. in Missiological Entrepreneuralism
20+ Occupational
Focuses
You’re more than a student. We’re more than a school…
At The Institute we know that you want to be more than just a college student. You want to be someone who pleases God and makes a difference. To do that you need knowledge, skills, and a like-minded community. Here’s the problem: private Christian colleges can be expensive and still not offer a distinctly biblical education. This leaves you feeling unsure and confused, like a Christian education may not be worth it, when other options seem easier. Read more
The Institute’s innovative
debt-prevention model helps you graduate free to serve Jesus.
Since 2004, 100% of Institute students have graduated our Bible college with zero school debt.
96% of them are still active in ministry and
missions ten years after graduation.
—The College Board
*Institute statistics calculated from years 2007-2021.
What People Are Saying
Upcoming events
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Understanding your Scholarship Offer
April 25, 2025 8:00-9:00pm
A Webinar for Accepted Students & Parents. Break down your scholarship offer to see how it empowers you to graduate without debt, how the ProDev program works, and the ins-and-outs of receiving and renewing your scholarships.
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How does The Institute Prepare Students for the Future?
May 14, 2024. 8:00-9:00PM
A Webinar for Accepted & Prospective Students
Learn about our innovative approach to college that simultaneously gives students an immersive knowledge of the Bible and innovative career development, for a life of global impact. -
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Decision Day
May 1, 2024
May 1st is National Decision Day, the national day where high school seniors declare their college of choice, and your deposits are due!Have questions?
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5 Ways to Prepare for a Seamless Welcome Week
June 3, 2024. 8:00-9:00PM
A Webinar for Accepted Students
Gear up for an unforgettable start with practical tips for a smooth transition into your first year with us.
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How Do I Understand "Calling," Biblically?
June 28, 2024 8:00-9:00PM
A Webinar for Prospective or Accepted Students
With a mini-Bible study from Professor Reese, this webinar will help you understand the word “calling” and really determine whether or not your next steps will help you grow in that calling. -
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Is Now THE Time to Pursue a Degree?
July 1, 2024 8:00-9:00PM
A Webinar for Non-Traditional and Graduate Students
Evaluate the decision to pursue further education with insights tailored for non-traditional and graduate students, spotlighting how a degree can help you grow in your knowledge of Scripture, achieve your career goals, and how to determine if “now’s the time.” -
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How Can I Support my College-Bound Kid?
July 15 2024 8:00-9:00pm
A Webinar for Parents of College-Bound Students.
Learn effective ways to support your college-bound son or daughter, fostering their independence while ensuring they feel backed every step of their educational journey. -
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Move-In Day
New Student Move-In: August 15
Welcome Week 2024 runs August 15-August 20th, with our first chapel and classes kicking off August 21st.
Institute News
Here’s How to Get on Board.
In this podcast episode, Jeff Sherrod and Gregg Garner interview Brent Holzklaw and Daniel Ryan Day from Reclaim Today. They discuss the mission of Reclaim Today to help people connect with God in the ordinary moments of everyday life, and how they use research and creative content to engage Gen Z and Millennials in their faith.