The College Tour
The College Tour’s Emmy-nominated and award-winning TV producers filmed 10 students, a featured alumna, and several other aspects about campus life at The Institute for GOD.
The Institute for GOD premieres as the first Bible college and the first Nashville school in the first ten seasons of The College Tour, an Amazon Prime series hosted by Alex Boylan.
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Amelia Harrison
A senior double majoring in Bible and Community Development with an occupational focus in film, Amelia explains The Institute’s missions training program that’s taken her on multiple trips to El Salvador and Uganda, and how it’s preparing her for a lifetime of service to the poor.
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Emily Marotta & Angelique Nibaruta
Emily and Angel explain the community service opportunities that help students make a difference in Nashville. Angel, a refugee from The Congo, believed she could achieve a college degree because of the kind of love and service given to her family by Institute students and staff.
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Gerron Norman
Gerron tells the unique story of the Hopewell neighborhood-- where he grew up and where The Institute for GOD has its campus. Gerron's life was forever changed by the investment of Institute faculty, staff, and students who worked together to change a neighborhood, and he's now a part of changing the story for kids like him!
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Austin Milliron
Austin has a huge heart to serve people, but the academic environment wasn't necessarily his forte. He helps viewers understand The Institute's creative flipped classroom model and the availability of our faculty, which have helped him succeed.
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Gabby Parker
Gabby explores our Professional Development (ProDev) program, our innovative approach to giving students experience in Christian workplaces while helping them to graduate without debt. Students here don't just think about what they'll do one day; they start doing it now!
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Brooke Vavold & Mark Olivera
Brooke and Mark, our newest students on the show, tell the story of community life at The Institute. If you're curious about student housing, campus meals, events, or the Welcome Week experience, you'll want to check out their story!
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Olivia Lasater
Olivia shares about coming to The Institute and finding a family. She speaks of the occupational, academic, and personal mentors she's gained during her undergraduate experience and how significant a gift it's been for her Christian faith.
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Genesis Garner
A dancer, singer, worship leader, writer, and content creator, Genesis shares the performing arts opportunities she's had at The Institute. Learn more about our dance and music studios, worship bands, and writing opportunities, plus, how the arts connect to the mission field!
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Jordan Miller
Our featured alumna and a family nurse practitioner, Jordan, testifies about the importance of knowing who you are before determining what you'll do to help a world in need. For Jordan, a biblical education was instrumental in that pursuit.
Developing Spiritually Mature, Competent Professionals for a Global Impact
Spiritually Mature
100% of classes include the Bible
90% of the bible taught in undergradDaily morning prayer + weekly chapel + accountability groups + personal mentor
Globally Conscious
100% of undergrads spend 12-20+ weeks on mission in the third world as a part of their Educational curriculum
Competent Professionals
100% of students graduate debt free and with a guaranteed job offer!Professional Development (ProDev) program gives students immediate experience in Nashville's Christian businesses
What is
The College Tour?
The College Tour is a TV series streaming on Amazon Prime that provides an inside look into college campuses worldwide, making it possible for students and their families to explore college campuses without having to travel.
Meet The Host
Alex Boylan, an American TV host, producer, and adventurer, gained fame on "The Amazing Race" Season 2 in 2002. Known for his adventurous spirit, he hosted and produced shows exploring diverse locations, cultures, and challenges. He served as CBS's National Ambassador on the "CBS Buzz Tour" and hosted 100+ Travel Channel segments. Boylan circumnavigated the world without money in "Around the World for Free." He created The College Tour to address the financial challenges of visiting multiple colleges, inspired by helping his niece choose a college.
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Coffee with the President
College Tour host Alex Boylan and Institute President Gregg Garner have a candid talk about higher ed and why The Institute came to be.
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Ask Admissions
Alex Boylan sits down with VP of Enrollment & Marketing Laurie Kagay, to ask about the admissions process.
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Navigating Financial Aid
Everyone’s biggest question: how to afford it? Alex Boylan speaks with Director of Scholarships Katie Dunning about The Institute’s unique opportunities to afford your education.
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College Conversations Podcast with Alex Boylan
Institute staff sit down for a podcast with College Tour host Alex Boylan, discussing the importance of travel and study abroad experiences.
