Highlands College

Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution located in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to equipping individuals for leadership roles within the Church.

Established in 2011 by the Church of the Highlands, the college aims to supply the Church with leaders of competence, character, and spiritual maturity.

Students receive holistic training to fulfill the Great Commission.

Academic Program

The college offers a comprehensive four-pillar program that includes:

• Academic Instruction
• Ministry Training
• Character Formation
• Spiritual Development

This holistic approach ensures that students are well-prepared to lead lives of eternal impact.

Campus Facilities

In 2022, Highlands College inaugurated a state-of-the-art campus on a 70-acre site along U.S. Highway 280 in Birmingham.

The facility, formerly the HealthSouth headquarters, underwent a $50 million renovation to become a cutting-edge educational environment.

The campus features:

• 19 learning studios
• Eight hands-on ministry training labs
• A 1,400-seat auditorium
• Dining and recreation facilities
• A campus green

To enhance student life, the college opened its first on-campus residence hall in January 2023.

Funded by a $20 million gift from Hobby Lobby founder David Green, the five-story, 68,000-square-foot facility provides housing for 252 students.

The residence includes various indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.

Degrees and Accreditation

Highlands College offers undergraduate degrees in areas such as technical arts, visual arts, worship ministry, family ministry, global ministry, pastoral ministry, and student ministry.

Students can also pursue minors in business administration or any of the ministry fields.

The college is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and authorized by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to confer four-year bachelor's degrees.

Locations

In addition to its main campus in Birmingham, Highlands College operates multiple locations across Alabama and Georgia.

• Birmingham, AL
• Auburn, AL
• Huntsville, AL
• Montgomery, AL
• Tuscaloosa, AL
• Alabaster, AL
• Daphne, AL
• Fultondale, AL
• Gadsden, AL
• Madison, AL
• Oxford, AL
• Shoals, AL
• Troy, AL
• Columbus, GA

Mission and Community

Through its innovative programs and facilities, Highlands College continues to prepare students for impactful leadership roles within the Church.

It fosters a community dedicated to spiritual growth and service.