Hope and Wholeness
The education of young people is an indispensable aspect of our message and mission as Seventh-day Adventists. For us, education is more than developing the mental and physical aspects of the human being; it is also ministering to the whole person by also developing the spirit through connecting them with Christ and growing them in his truth-filled teachings found in Scripture. Learn more about our educational philosophy and methodology at Adventist Education. Below are the three main denominational institutions offering educational programs for our local church and community.
Knoxville Adventist School
Knoxville Adventist School is a K–10 faith-based school part of the educational system of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, whose philosophy is to value every child as a unique individual, created in the image of God, with distinctive gifts, talents, and abilities. We are always seeking to provide every opportunity for the spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of every student entrusted to our care. Our student body is a healthy patchwork of races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. This diversity at Knoxville Adventist School provides an opportunity for children of all backgrounds to experience and embrace different cultures and lifestyles.
3615 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
+1 (865) 522-9929
Georgia-Cumberland Academy
Since 1965, Georgia-Cumberland Academy (GCA), a part of the educational system of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, has been a Seventh-day Adventist Christian co-ed boarding high school in scenic Northwest Georgia, dedicated to preparing students for their future, both spiritually and academically. GCA is blessed to be situated on 500 acres in the beautiful countryside of Calhoun, Georgia. Located about an hour north of Atlanta, Georgia, and an hour south of Chattanooga, Tennessee, GCA’s campus features plenty of spaces for socializing and athletic activities, not to mention state-of-the-art classrooms and learning spaces. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA), the Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC), and the Adventist Accrediting Association. About two-thirds of the student body live in the dormitories, while one-third live off campus. The school’s enrollment is approximately 280 students, with a student-teacher ratio of about 25:1.
397 Academy Drive SW
Calhoun, GA 30701
+1 (706) 629-4591
Southern Adventist University
Since 1892, Southern Adventist University has been serving as a co-educational institution established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, on 1,300 acres with 26 major buildings, plus nearly 40 miles of hiking and biking trails, the university offers doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, associate degrees, and one-year certificates. Various delivery modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid, and others) are employed to effectively support learners enrolled in the university’s classes and programs. Dedicated to the beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists, Southern Adventist University transforms lives for eternity by nurturing academic and personal excellence, encouraging a deep faith, cultivating a spirit of service, and fostering wholeness in mind, body, and spirit. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Adventist Accrediting Association.
4881 Taylor Circle
Collegedale, Tennessee 37315
+1 (800) Southern