A Classical College Rooted in the Christian Liberal Arts Tradition.
Faithful. Personal. Affordable.‍
Located just south of Nashville in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee, New College Franklin is a Classical Christian Liberal Arts college dedicated to excellent academics and forming students to lead in their homes, churches, and communities.
Form the Whole Person. Shape the World
An Education That Shapes Who You Become — Not Just What You Do
Founder’s Welcome
Gregory Wilbur, M.M.
Founder & Senior Fellow
I invite you to experience what makes New College Franklin unique in higher education. In these pages you’ll discover what it means for a college to have an integrated Christian framework, to embrace the seven Liberal Arts (Trivium and Quadrivium), to teach classic texts, to personally mentor and disciple students, to seek to instill wonder for who God is and what He has done, and to facilitate growth in spiritual maturity for the purpose of serving.
I know words and images are limited—college websites are filled with descriptions and photos designed to represent the college experience. Sometimes it is difficult to know what is sincere or foundational. Because of this, I would eagerly invite you to visit in order to see the college community, church community, and intentional education for yourself.
We think that you will discover that we embody these ideals with an open heart – a heart that deals with the flaws of sin, but strives towards something greater, brighter, and more beautiful as the Lord shines in us “the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Cor. 4:6). Come explore our site, come visit the college, come see what the Lord might be pleased to do in you.
Find out for yourself if New College Franklin is right for you. Come visit us!
Got questions? Inquire with this form!
Classical Tradition
Intellectual development occurs through conversation in small classroom settings covering the great works of literature, philosophy, and theology.
Spiritual Formation
We seek to form students intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, to guide them to wisdom and the courage to lead a life lived excellently in communion with God and our fellow man.
Full Liberal Arts Curriculum
New College Franklin is one of a select few colleges that offers an education in the full seven classical liberal arts.
NEWS + FEATURES FROM ALMUNI AND FACULTY
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Contemplating Unity(s): The Liberal Art of Arithmetic by Phillip Johnson
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Soli Deo Gloria: The Life and Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach by Greg Wilbur
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Founder Greg Wilbur on the Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology Podcast
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Rithmomachia: Quadrivium-Based Number Theory Game
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"The One, the Many, and the Infinite: The Metaphysical and Theological Background to Modern Mathematics" Dr. Phillip Johnson with the Circe Institute
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"The Mathematical and Philosophic Art of Music" Founder Greg Wilbur with the Circe Institute
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"Deus Est or Deus ex Machina?: How René Descartes Rescued Anselm’s Ontological Argument From Thomas’s Critique" Dr. Nathan Johnson for the Ad Fontes Journal
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"Eat, Drink, Think, and Be Merry!" Dr. Carolyn Weber on our C.S. Lewis Preceptorial with the Inklings Project
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National Review Article Highlights New College Franklin
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President Andy Patton on the Scholé Sisters Podcast
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Professor Carolyn Weber Discusses Surprised by Oxford on the Stone Chapel Podcast
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Student Autumn Kennedy Writes Article on Greek Poetry & Drama for the Circe Institute
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Professor Carolyn Weber on the C.S. Lewis Podcast
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Founder Greg Wilbur discusses the Liberal Arts on Makers & Milestones Podcast
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Ad Fontes Journal: Professor Nathan Johnson on Simone Weil
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Professor Carolyn Weber Reviews "The Evangelical Imagination" in Christianity Today
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Professor Nathan Johnson Publishes Academic Article on Old Testament Sacraments
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Three Acts: A New Commentary on Plato's Theaetetus by Professor Brandon Spun
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Professor Carolyn Weber on the Mythmakers Podcast
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Professor Nathan Johnson talks Classical Education on the Upstream Podcast with the Colson Center
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Martin Center for Academic Renewal Interviews President Gregory Wilbur
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Professor Nathan Johnson to Speak on Classical Education at the Davenant Institute's Florida Regional Convivium
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Christ & Capital Podcast: Student Loan Debt and a New Way to Do College with Professor Nathan Johnson
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On the Spiritual Disciplines: A New Book by Professor Brandon Spun
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The Literary Life Podcast with Professor Carolyn Weber
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Alumnus Brittain Brewer: New Article Published by the Scottish Journal of Theology
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President Gregory Wilbur to Receive Paideia Prize at the CiRCE Institute's National Conference in July
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The Scholé Sisters Podcast with President Gregory Wilbur
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The Habit Podcast with Dr. Jonathan Rogers and Dr. Carolyn Weber
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Ad Fontes Journal: "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" by Professor Nathan Johnson
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Founder Greg Wilbur Featured on Audio Deacon
