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A degree from the School of Theology will prepare you for a life of service to Christ in the church and across the world.

The Mission of the School of Theology

The School of Theology will help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a leader in ministry. You will gain a well-rounded biblical degree that you will be able to put to work immediately in preaching, teaching, writing, ministry, and pursuing graduate education.

Our faculty members are gifted scholars with specialties in a broad range of disciplines. They teach effectively and mentor students intentionally. Welch College graduates are admitted to top seminaries and graduate schools, where they often receive advanced standing because of the depth of their undergraduate program and internships.

Our students enjoy excellent opportunities for ministry experience and church-related jobs while at Welch. Our graduates are serving as pastors, youth pastors, other church staff members, professors and missionaries across the country and world.

Meet your Faculty Members

Dr. Jesse Owens

Dr. Jesse Owens

Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology | Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry

Chris Talbot - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Mr. Chris Talbot

Instructor of Ministry | Program Coordinator, Youth and Family Ministry | Campus Pastor

Jose Rodriguez - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Mr. Jose Rodriguez

Instructor of Ministry | Dean of the Spanish Ministry Institute

Dr. Matthew McAfee - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Dr. Matthew McAffee

Provost | Dean, Welch Divinity School | Professor of Old Testament

Matthew Bracey - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Mr. Matthew Bracey

Vice Provost for Academic Administration | Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture | Cross Country Coach

Dr. Kevin Hester - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Dr. Kevin Hester

Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness | Senior Professor of Divinity | Dean, School of Theology | Program Coordinator, Theological Studies

Dr. Barry Raper - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Dr. Barry Raper

Associate Dean, Welch Divinity School | Associate Professor of Ministry | Program Coordinator, Pastoral Ministry, General Christian Ministries, and Master of Arts, Theology and Ministry

Mr. Tim Johnson - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Mr. Timothy Johnson

Instructor of Intercultural Studies | Program Coordinator, Intercultural Studies

Dr. Matthew Pinson - Welch College is a Christian Bible College in Gallatin, Tennessee

Dr. J. Matthew Pinson

President | Professor of Theology

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At Welch College, we provide a unique setting for preparing student-leaders to serve God in whatever field He is calling them to.

In this Christian community of faith and learning, students find their place in God’s world, and we equip them with the tools to fulfill that calling.

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Whatever your future occupation may be, we want you to know that life is about God. That’s why we dedicate ourselves to the spiritual formation of our students.

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