First Nigerian Student Cohort Welcomed

On October 16, the first cohort of Nigerian students gathered in the city of Jos to begin their studies with Bethany Theological Seminary, making the new educational partnership between the Seminary and Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN) a reality.

New Students Begin Studies

With the start of the fall 2017 semester, eleven new students are beginning their theological studies at Bethany Seminary. Five are pursing an MDiv, three are pursuing an MA, and three are pursuing graduate certificates. In addition, two graduates

New Urban Ministry Course Offered

A new partnership with a nonprofit in Atlanta, Georgia, is giving Bethany students a unique ministry opportunity. From January 2-12, 2018, the new course entitled A Place of Refuge: Ministry in an Urban Context will take students to Atlanta

Academy Launches EFSM Program in Spanish

Pastors David and Rita Flores and members of the Cristo de Sion Church of the Brethren in Pomona, California, have become the first students to enter the new Spanish-language track of the Brethren Academy program Education for a Shared

Bethany and EYN Form Educational Partnership

Bethany Theological Seminary and EkklesiyarYan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) have

Bethany Honors New Graduates

Bethany Theological Seminary’s class of 2017 gathered with family, friends, and the Bethany community on Saturday, May 6, to celebrate their academic achievements. Fifteen seniors received their degrees and certificates from President Jeff Carter and Lynn Myers, chair of

Trustees Focus on New Strategic Plan

During their spring meeting held March 23-26, the Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees took action in the formulation of a new strategic plan for the Seminary. As a major item of business, the board was presented with a

Engage with Bethany at Annual Conference

Conferencegoers have a variety of ways to connect with Bethany at Annual Conference 2017:

  • Eight insight sessions
  • Bethany Seminary and Brethren Academy Luncheon
  • Bethany’s

“God’s Green Earth” Witnesses to Creation Care

From food deserts to sabbath keeping, Bethany Seminary’s recent Presidential Forum and Young Adult Event touched on many aspects of our relationship with God’s creation. Guests for God’s Green Earth, A Call to Care and Witness gathered March 16-19

New Director Named for Brethren Academy

This is a joint release from the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry and Bethany Theological Seminary.

Janet L. Ober Lambert has been hired as director of the Brethren Academy for