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Essay Contest to Highlight Peacemakers

How and why are some individuals inspired and inspiring? The 2016 Bethany Peace Essay Contest—Inspired and Inspiring Peacemakers—asks student writers to share in a public voice about someone they consider to be an inspiring peacemaker. Sponsored by the peace

New Receptionist Hired

Bethany student Karen Duhai began serving as the Seminary’s half-time receptionist on October 5, 2015. She has periodically performed receptionist duties for Bethany through the student work-study program since August

Heishman Named to Academy Staff

Nancy Sollenberger Heishman has been named part-time coordinator of the Spanish-Language Ministry Training Programs for the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, beginning July 22. She will administer the Seminario Biblico Anabautista

Forum to Explore Just Peace

Bethany Seminary’s seventh Presidential Forum weekend, scheduled for October 29-31, 2015, will feature internationally known speakers, Bethany leadership, and presenters from the peace church traditions on the theme A Pilgrimage of

Bethany Sunday Rescheduled to October 18

Bethany Seminary is pleased to invite congregations to participate in Bethany Sunday on October 18, 2015, a change from the earlier published date of September 20. This is to encourage congregations to take advantage of other useful worship resources

Youth Explore Faith and Call

The slower-paced summer days at Bethany Seminary were enlivened by eight youth who attended this year’s Explore Your Call, July 24-August 3. Hailing from five districts—Kansas to Virginia—they arrived ready to engage with peers, teachers, and mentors. This annual

New Students Welcomed

With the opening of the fall semester on August 27, twelve new students began their studies toward a graduate degree or certificate at Bethany Seminary. Two ecumenical students join ten Church of the Brethren students from eight districts, among

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

Class of 2015 to Graduate

Bethany Theological Seminary anticipates graduating its second-largest class in seventeen years on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. in Nicarry Chapel with eighteen expected to graduate from the master of divinity, master of

Bethany Dedicates Student Housing

Bethany Theological Seminary celebrated the naming of Patterson House, one of its student housing properties, along with a dedication of the Bethany Neighborhood at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 10. Along with members of Bethany’s administration who spoke,