Institute Admissions Handbook (2024-2025)

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General Info

The basics of The Institute. You may already know this, bu t

Mission Statement

An institution of higher education that develops students to be spiritually mature, globally conscious, competent professionals, who practice their Christian faith in any context, making consideration for the poor and marginalized through education, advocacy, and empowerment.

Size

We have about 250 total students, including in-person, online, commuters, adult learners, and international students. 50 of those are traditional on-campus undergrads.

Location

Nashville, TN! We are located just north of Nashville, about 30 minutes from downtown, in the Old Hickory community.

History

The Institute for GOD began in the fall of 2004 as a program of Global Outreach Developments as a response to the growing desire for biblical education for the purpose of training missionaries; equipping them with a biblical education and training/skills to go abroad.

After the first year, enrollment more than doubled. Students came to Nashville from across the country. In December of 2008, The Institute moved its campus 25 minutes across town from Antioch to historic Old Hickory, TN. The campus has now expanded to about 40 acres. It includes gardens, sports fields, an amphitheater, auditorium, a coffee shop, and more.

Graduates of our programs have moved on to become college professors, elementary school teachers, adult education specialists, youth program directors, designers, contractors, photojournalists, master plumbers, published writers, electricians, doulas, midwives, mechanics, restaurant managers, artisans, counselors, consultants, business owners - people whose practical skills are underwritten by the biblical truths that motivate them to use their talents to serve others, especially the poor.

Accreditation

We are accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education. The United States Department of Education recognizes ABHE as an institutional “gatekeeper.” Schools accredited by ABHE are thus recognized as accredited by the USDE (US Department of Education).

Denomination

Our students come from churches of a variety of Protestant denominations as well as Catholic. This includes but is not limited to Methodist, Baptist, Assemblies of God, Presbyterian, Nazarene, Non-Denominational. Our priority is on teaching God’s Word and find that in doing so, we find unity.

Our statement of faith can be found

here⁠

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