Preparing the Way

With funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., Bethany Theological Seminary is expanding vocational paths for undergraduate students.

The Lilly Endowment Inc. has cast a remarkable vote of confidence in Bethany with a $10 million grant — the

Bethany Names Commencement Speaker

Bethany Theological Seminary has announced that Rev. L. David Witkovsky, MDiv 1983, will be the featured speaker at its 2026 commencement ceremony in Richmond, Indiana. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m.,

President Carter at the Statehouse

On February 3, 2026, President Jeff Carter offered an invocation at the beginning a session of the Indiana State House of Representatives. He appeared at the invitation of Representative Brad Barrett. Dr. Barrett represents District 56, which includes

Brethren Academy Hires New Administrative Assistant

Raul Rivera Arroyo has accepted the position of administrative assistant for the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership (BAML), a partnership of Bethany Theological Seminary and the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry.  

Rivera Arroyo holds

Bethany Provides Grants to Local Non-Profits

Bethany Theological Seminary has made grants totaling $19,500 to Wayne County non-profit organizations that are closely aligned with its mission. The organizations selected to receive funding support at-risk and marginalized individuals. Many are faith-based organizations that address

New Grant to Fund Shared Administrative Services

Bethany Theological Seminary is among a group of 10 freestanding seminaries that will benefit from a $10 million grant entitled “Strengthening Seminaries Through Shared Services: Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative 2025,” funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. The grant

Snow Day — Dec. 2, 2025

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, Bethany Theological Seminary will be closed due to inclement weather. No classes will be in session and offices are closed. The closure is in conjunction with a closure at Earlham College and Earlham School

Bethany Receives $10M Grant from Lilly Endowment

Bethany Theological Seminary has been awarded a $10 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the Seminary’s new  partnership with undergraduate institutions, which encourages students to pursue graduate theological education and careers in ministry.

Opening Our Doors to the Community

Bethany Theological Seminary forges strong ties to the community by sponsoring a wide range of community events — from meetings of non-profit boards to training sessions led by outside organizations, to a variety of public events focused

Bethany Theological Seminary Hosts Community Workshop

Bethany Theological Seminary is hosting a community workshop entitled, “Between Awe and Action: Fostering a Trauma-Informed Community,” on Monday, October 27th 6:30-8:00 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at