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Academic Programs
- - Highlands College students meet the highest standards of excellence as they develop their intellect and increase their knowledge of God. Students become lifelong learners across a wide array of disciplines, strengthening their understanding of their Christ-centered calling in engaging classroom settings.
- - - Traditional Program
      Highlands College’s Traditional Program is designed for students 18-24 years old and offers rigorous academics and hands-on practice in a dynamic, student-focused environment.
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      Ministry Training
    - Evening Program
      Highlands College Evening is a program for adult learners who wish to explore their ministry calling and develop biblically-based leadership skills, while balancing other life commitments.
    - In-Residence Program
      The Highlands College Professors-in-Residence is a group of esteemed, cross-functional innovators that bring their knowledge and experience to the students of Highlands College. The purpose of the program is to expose students to a wide breadth of different leadership approaches to better educate, equip, and empower them to be leaders in their chosen ministry fields.
Admissions
- - Before applying for admission to Highlands College, we want you to be fully equipped for success. Students that succeed at Highlands College are resolute in their faith, passionate about their calling, connected to their community, value the pursuit of excellence, and are surrendered to God’s plan for their life.
- - - Apply to the Traditional Program
      Your application and supporting documents tell the story of your accomplishments and your calling into ministry. Our admissions committee will fully and thoughtfully review what you submit as you apply for the Traditional student program.
    - Apply to the Evening Program
      Your application and supporting documents tell the story of your accomplishments and your calling into ministry. Our admissions committee will fully and thoughtfully review what you submit as you apply for the Evening student program.
    - Tuition and Fees
      Highlands College will work with you and your family to develop a financial plan that suits you. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are also pleased to offer several new scholarship opportunities for new and returning students.
    - Scholarships
      Thanks to the generosity of our Eternal Impact Campaign donors, Highlands College scholarships are available to both incoming and returning Traditional students.
    - Visit Us
      We have many ways that you can learn more about Highlands College both virtually and in person. The best way to experience HC is to visit us in Birmingham! We would love to welcome you on campus for one of our upcoming preview days or a campus visit.
Job Placement
- - Students who receive ministry training at Highlands College are eligible for placement upon graduation, and the Ministry Placement team works with them from day one to prepare for that moment.
- - - Graduate Stories
      Highlands College graduates are serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in local churches all around the world.
    - Looking to Hire?
      Highlands College graduates are principled leaders ready to be part of your team. Trained in biblical theology and practical ministry, our students are thoughtful problem solvers who are making significant contributions to ministries across the globe.
Student Life
- - We want you to live each day with purpose and intentionality, grow spiritually, physically, and relationally during your time at Highlands College.
- - - Housing
      Living in student housing is a great way for Traditional Program students to get the full HC experience. You’ll create a lifelong network of friends in Christ as you share community and support each other through the unique rewards and challenges of ministry training.
    - Discipleship and Leadership
      We create experiences that teach students how to become intentional leaders and devoted followers of Christ. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to hear from leaders around the world from both vocational ministry and secular businesses. Learn more.
    - HC Fit
      At Highlands College, we believe in creating leaders who are mentally, spiritually, and physically strong. HC Fit is a cornerstone program designed to help form a student’s holistic character by giving them the tools they need to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle while also using sports to grow in their leadership abilities.
    - Birmingham
      Highlands College is located in the beautiful city of Birmingham, Alabama. With over 1 million people in the Birmingham-Metro area, there is always something to do! Learn more about our city.
Giving
- - We would love to invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with Highlands College through the Eternal Impact Campaign.
- - - Ways to Give
      There are many ways to be a part of the Eternal Impact Campaign. In addition to outright gifts of cash, checks, and online gifts by credit card, there are several other ways to contribute funds to leave a legacy.
About
- - To create a ministry Academy model, applying leading-edge methods in world-class facilities, where students graduate debt-free -- education, equipped, and empowered to expand the Kingdom of God in a complex and changing world.
    
    Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with leaders of competence, character, and spiritual maturity, holistically trained to lead lives of eternal impact by fulfilling the Great Commission.
- - - History
      From 2001 until now, Highlands College has grown to become a world-class training ground for over 650 students who are now placed in 176 ministries, 32 states, and 6 countries. Read our history to learn how we got here.
    - Future
      Our goal is to fund Endowed Student Scholarships for every student who attends, so their entire focus can be devoted to developing into world-renowned leaders who advance the Kingdom of God through the local church.
    - Strategic Plan
      The Highlands College Strategic Plan follows the instruction of God in Habakkuk 2 to clarify our vision for all by writing it and making it plain. The College followed a rigorous, inclusive, consultant-led process, spanning six months, to develop its Strategic Plan.
    - Our Team
      Highlands College is supported by a dynamic and experienced group of leadership, instructors, and advisors.
    - Our Partnerships
      Through our partnerships with GROW, ARC, and Church of the Highlands, we connect students with unprecedented opportunities to gain real-world experience and launch their careers in ministry.
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