A Christ-centered institution.

About Us

While Montreat College races forward, keeping and setting the pace in the 21st century, our community maintains a sense of peace founded on an eternal God. We concentrate on the development of a Christian worldview in the minds and hearts of students in every discipline and degree program, and we seek a relevant, dynamic engagement with the world.


Our curriculum is designed to equip agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation—and every course is centered in Christ.

We challenge students to live in vital relationship with God. Our faith statement serves as a foundation for our integrated curriculum. Started as a Mountain Retreat Association in 1897, our focus remains. We’re here “for the encouragement of Christian work and living…”
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