Bethany Launches New Academic Year 

As the 2021-22 academic year begins, 32 new degree-seeking students are expected to join the innovative learning community of Bethany Theological Seminary.

Offering both in-person and distance learning options, the Seminary attracts students from across the U.S. as well as Nigeria, where the Seminary has built a

A New Academic Year Begins

Bethany Theological Seminary is opening the 2020-21 academic year with an increased overall enrollment, including many new residential students relocating to the Richmond area.

A total of 8

Poetry from a Pandemic Year: Bethany grad Amy Lutes Publishes New Book

Amy Lutes, who completed her Certificate in Theopoetics and Theological Imagination at Bethany in 2020, has published a poetry collection entitled, Stay with Me: Poems from a Year of Beauty and Ashes.

The book includes 52 poems written between January

Frugal Fridays: Weekend Events in Richmond and Beyond (Sept. 11-13)

Potterypalooza
“Join us for a celebration of ceramics as we turn a spotlight on talented regional artists who work in clay!  Pottery will be on display and available for purchase!  Functional ceramics like plates, bowls, and mugs will be

Frugal Fridays: Thrifty Weekend Events in Richmond and Beyond (Sept. 25-27)

IN RICHMOND (or nearby)

Warm Glow Fall Festival
Enjoy in store sales, gourmet food sampling, craft/art vendors, bounce houses, petting zoo, pumpkins, mums and much much more! This family fun fall festival is a must stop!
When:
Saturday, Sept. 26th from 9AM

Continuing Education Opportunities

Church of the Brethren agencies and partners offer classes and events throughout the year that qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) for clergy. Most of these events are also open to laypersons for personal enrichment. Some are offered online,

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Church of the Brethren agencies and partners offer classes and events throughout the year that qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) for clergy. Most of these events are also open to laypersons for personal enrichment. Some are offered online,

Amy Gall Ritchie

Celebrating Our Graduates

Bethany Theological Seminary will celebrate the classes of 2020 and 2021 during its Academic Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 8, at 11 a.m. (Eastern time). A small audience will gather in person in Nicarry

Ministry Formation

As the core of the master of divinity (MDiv) program, Ministry Formation serves to integrate experience and academics. Among the vocations which MDiv students explore through Ministry Formation are congregational ministry, theological education, chaplaincy, social service, and a variety

Title IX Information

Bethany Seminary Policy on Sexual Misconduct & Sexual Harassment

Bethany Theological Seminary (subsequently referred to as “Bethany”) adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in institutions of higher education, including Titles VI and VII of the