Young Adult Forum Explores Anabaptism

More than sixty-five participants gathered at Bethany Theological Seminary April 17-19 for a new event planned and hosted by the Institute for Ministry with Youth and Young Adults—Anabaptism, the Next Generation. Described as a learning forum for those in

A BOLD New Beginning

Omar Gadzhiev followed a twisting and turning path to Bethany. As a master’s degree student, and a participant in Bethany BOLD, however, he believes he has arrived where he needs to be.

“I really appreciate that

Richard Rose

The “Beloved Community” and Peace

Dr. Richard Rose, professor of religion and philosophy at University of La Verne (La Verne, Calif.) will present a talk entitled, “Building the Beloved Community: What Does Peace Have to Do with It,” on Friday, September 15, at 1

Donor Story — Miriam and Bill Cable

Miriam and Bill Cable were delightfully unique individuals, pillars of a kind that assertively help sustain the vision and mission of a place like Bethany Seminary.  It was in 1977 that they made their first financial commitment to two

ESR and Bethany Cohost Writing Colloquium

This fall, Bethany is cohosting Earlham School of Religion’s annual Ministry of Writing Colloquium, part of its renowned Ministry of Writing program.

Love and Revelation
Songs and Stories from the Heartland

November 1-2, 2019
Earlham

Strengthening the Partnership: A Visit to Nigeria

Ask any student: Pursuing higher education is a complex process.

Ask any higher education professional: Offering a program to students with diverse interests, needs, and circumstances is a complex process.

What happens when the process involves distinctly different cultures, traditions, languages,

Bethany Faculty and Students to Present at Annual Conference

Several faculty members and students from Bethany Theological Seminary will be presenting at the Church of the Brethren’s 2021 Annual Conference, which will be held entirely online this year. Below is a list of events featuring Bethany students or

Sharon Flaten

At Home in Nigeria

Sharon Flaten grew up in Bridgewater, Virginia, but as a kid, Nigeria was all around her.

“There were wooden tables, trunks, and tie-dyed tablecloths my parents had brought from Nigeria,” she recalls. Her mother, the late

Anna Lisa Gross

On the Brink of Something New

Rev. Anna Lisa Gross, MDiv 2015, currently holds two part-time positions, serving Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren in Ft. Wayne as Pastor for Faith Formation and serving as Co-Interim District Executive for the District of Northern

Dr. Maggie Elwell

Meet Dr. Maggie Elwell

Dr. Elwell arrived at Bethany in the fall  of 2022 from the University of Maryland, where she taught from 2019-2022. She earned her BA from Swarthmore College, her MA in teaching from Johns Hopkins University, and both her MDiv