Community Events
Collegium: Dr. Carolyn Weber on C.S. Lewis
In examining some of Lewis’ lesser-known essays and sermons, Dr. Weber will explore how he provides a model for Christian spiritual formation.
Collegium: Dr. Alastair Roberts
Dr. Alastair Roberts returns to NCF for another collegium lecture. More information to come!
Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) teaches for Davenant Hall and the Theopolis Institute. He is an author of Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption Through Scripture (Crossway, 2018). He participates in the Mere Fidelity and Theopolis podcasts, posts regular videos on theology on his YouTube account, and tweets at @zugzwanged. His Substack is https://argosy.substack.com/.
Convocation 2025
Join us as we begin the 2025-2026 academic year with prayer, the signing of the college register, and welcoming the incoming freshmen.
2025 Commencement Service
Join us for the Graduation of the Class of 2025, followed by a reception in their honor.
Spring Concert
The New College Franklin Chorale and Orchestra will perform a selection of pieces from Palestrina, Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whiteacre, John Dowland, Greg Wilbur and more!
Senior Capstone Presentations
The Class of 2025 will present on their Capstone projects. All are welcome!
Collegium Lecture: Michael Card on The Life of Jesus
Join us as songwriter and author Michael Card presents a lecture on the Life of Jesus, followed by a Q&A and a reception.
Community Arts Discussion: Bach's St Matthew Passion
Join us for an Arts Discussion hosted by Cornerstone Presbyterian Church regarding J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
Collegium Lecture: Dr. Alastair Roberts on "What it Means to be Male & Female: Clarifying Our Thinking About the Sexes"
Join us for a collegium lecture from Dr. Alastair Roberts on “What it Means to be Male and Female: Clarifying Our Thinking About the Sexes” followed by Q&A and a light reception.
Christmas Concert
New College Franklin choir and orchestra joins with the choir of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church to present a Christmas concert, including classic Christmas favorites and new works by founder Gregory Wilbur.
Choral Advent Vespers
NCF Choir will join in Covenant Presbyterian Churches Advent Vespers service on the evening of December the 8th. All are welcome!
Collegium: Dr. Matthew Vest on “Escaping the (Ethics) Fly-Bottle”
Join NCF co-founder Dr. Matthew Vest as he explores bioethics and the Christian Classical tradition, followed by a panel Q&A and a reception.
Collegium: Dr. Phillip Johnson on "James Clerk Maxwell: Presbyterian Elder, Trained Classicist, Greater than Newton"
Join Dr. Johnson for a biographical presentation on physicist & classicist James Clerk Maxwell, followed by a panel Q&A and a reception.
Reformation Concert
Join the New College Choir and other area choirs for a Reformation concert featuring organ and brass.