Department of Arts and Sciences
Many of the College’s general objectives relate to the effects of what is often called “general education.” Any educated person, for example, needs to understand the forces that shape society. The Christian worker, in particular, can minister to people more effectively if he understands them. The College therefore maintains a department of Arts and Sciences, which aims to broaden and deepen the general education of the students, to enhance their position as citizens and servants in the world, to cultivate Christian culture, and to develop refinement and social skills.
Toward these ends the department offers a core curriculum of studies in several areas of Arts and Sciences, as well as curriculums in closely related fields of study. Freshmen who make less than 18 on the Math section of the ACT must take Developmental Math.
Programs Offered
- Biology
- Business
- English
- Exercise Science and Physical Education
- History
- Psychology
Department of Arts & Sciences Faculty
John Carter Arts and Sciences (Chairman) History (Program Coordinator), Teacher Education
615.844.5215
B.A., Welch College, 1973
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 1975
M.S., Pensacola Christian College, 1978
Graduate Studies, College of William and Mary, 1980
Teacher and Principal, Christian schools, 1974-1981
Faculty, Welch College, 1981-
Allan Crowson Adult Studies and Online Learning (Director), Business
615.844.5221
B.A., Welch College, 1973
M.B.A., Lipscomb University, 2002
Graduate Studies, Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development
Free Will Baptist International Missionary, Africa and France, 1976-1995
Senior Manager, Nortel Networks, 2004-2009
Faculty, Welch College, 2010-
Rebecca Deel Business (Program Coordinator)
615.844.5270
B.S., Welch College, 1986
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1989
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
Certified Professional Secretary, Professional Secretaries, International, 1988
Faculty, Welch College, 1988-
Jonathan Forlines Vice President for Student Services, Dean of Men
615.844.5258
B.S., Welch College, 1980
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1994
Ph.D., Tennessee State University, 1998
Psychological Examiner, Tennessee Prison for Women, 1999-2001
Dean of Students, Welch College, 2001-
Terry Forrest Pastoral Ministry (Program Coordinator)
615.844.5202
B.A., Welch College, 1971
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1996
Graduate studies, Liberty University
Pastor, Free Will Baptist churches, 1971-1991
Associate Pastor, Free Will Baptist church, 1991-
Dean of Students, Welch College, 1991-1999
Faculty, Welch College, 1991-
Ian Hawkins Science (Program Coordinator)
615.844.5262
B.S., Chemistry, East Carolina State University, 2001
B.S., Biochemistry, East Carolina State University, 2001
M.S., Biological Sciences, Vanderbilt University, 2006
D.A., Chemistry in progress, Middle Tennessee State University
Faculty, Science Instructor, Welch College, 2006-
Kevin Hester Theological Studies (Chairman), Institutional Planning and Assessment (Director)
615.844.5098
B.A., Welch College, 1993
M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary, 1997
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2002
Adjunct Faculty, Saint Louis University, 2000-2002
Teaching Consultant, Reinert Center for Teaching Excellence,
Saint Louis University, 2000-2001
Faculty, Welch College, 2003-
Thurman Pate Teacher Education (Chairman)
615.844.5196
B.A., Welch College, 1966
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1968
M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University, 1970
Ph.D., George Peabody College for Teachers, 1978
Consultant, Tennessee State Department of Education, 2000-
Teacher/Principal, Nashville area schools, 1968-1999
Faculty, Welch College, 1999-
J. Matthew Pinson President, Theological Studies, History
615.844.5248
Welch College, 1985-1986, 1988-1989
B.A., University of West Florida, 1990
M.A., University of West Florida, 1993
M.A.R., Yale University, 1994
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University, 2007
Graduate studies, Regent College, Vancouver
Doctoral studies, Florida State University
Adjunct Faculty, Bainbridge College, 1996-2002
Pastor, Free Will Baptist churches, 1990-1992, 1994-2002
President, Welch College, 2002-
Ken Riggs Psycology (Interim)
615.844.5268
B.A., Welch College, 1964
M.S., Old Dominion University, 1971
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 1973
Ph.D., George Peabody College for Teachers, 1978
Adjunct Professor, Nashville State Community College, 1992-
Administrator, Pleasant View Christian School, 2004-2010
Interim Professor, Welch College, 1971-1993, 2011-
Carol Reid Librarian
615.844.5274
B.S., Welch College, 1977
M.L.S., Vanderbilt University, 1987
Library Assistant, Welch College, 1976-1977
Library Intern, Vanderbilt University, 1985-1986
Librarian, Greenville, South Carolina, Hospital System,1986-1988
Faculty, Welch College, 1988-
Jonathan Rogers English (Interim)
615.844.5267
B.A., Furman University, 1991
M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1992
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1996
Teaching Fellow, Vanderbilt University, 1992-1996
Writer and Project Manager, Healthstream 1996-2002
Author, 2002-
Interim Professor, Welch College, 2011-
Tina Tolbert Speech, Freshman Coordinator
615.844.5265
B.A., Welch College, 1981
M.A., Western Michigan University, 1992
Faculty, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1995-1999
Faculty, Middle Tennessee State University, 1994-1999
Faculty, International Christian Academy, Ivory Coast, W. Africa, 1996
Freelance Trainer and Workshop Leader, 1997-1999
Director, Sunshine Day Care and Preschool, 1982-1994
Faculty, Welch College, 1999-
Gary Turner Athletic Director
615.844.5276
B.S., Greenville College, 1975
M.S., University of Western Illinois, 1980
Community Unit School District 205, Science Faculty, Tennis Coach, Basketball Coach, 1975-1978
Faculty, Physical Education Department Chairman, Head Men's and Women's Basketball Coach, Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach, Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid Athletic Director, Coach, Central Christian College, 1980-2001
Athletic Director, Head Men's and Women's Tennis
Coach, Huntington University, 2001-2009
Faculty, Welch College, 2009-
Adjunct Faculty Arts and Sciences
Bruce Balcom, J.D.
Bethany Brummitt, M.M.F.T
Austin Cagle, B.A.
James Dodson, Psy.D.
Neil Gilliland, Ph.D.
Lynn Griffith, Ed.D.
Allen Jinnette, Ph.D.
Julie Martin, M.Ed.
Ahad Nasab, Ph.D.
John Olsen, D.C.
Chris Snoddy, M.S.
Tyrell Wagner, M.Ed.
Steven Woodworth, Ph.D.