Statement of Belonging

Bethany Theological Seminary

Statement of Belonging

Our Mission:
As an innovative learning community grounded in an Anabaptist and Radical Pietist witness, Bethany
Theological Seminary empowers every student to lead through spiritual engagement, faith-filled thought,
and transformative practice so that the world flourishes.

Our Commitment:
Bethany Theological Seminary affirms that all people are created in the image of God and that all are
precious in the eyes of the Creator. Our Radical Pietist and Anabaptist heritage informs our work to
promote both the uniqueness of distinct individuals and the importance of those individuals belonging
together in an educational community enhanced by differences that enrich us all. We believe we are
called to live out the eschatological vision of God’s future in the present, celebrating the diversity
represented among the people of God (Revelation 7:9) and advocating for a reality based on equity,
justice, and belonging (Galatians 3:28).

Approved by the Board of Trustees, September 2024