Embracing the Unknown

Aubrey Incorvaia, a student in the Master of Arts in Spiritual and Social Transformation program, stepped away from a professional life that had many of the traditional markers of success, to move into the unknown. Although her

Our History of Flourishing

Bethany Theological Seminary has now been in Richmond for 32 years, the longest it has been in any location. When the Seminary sold its campus in Oak Brook, Illinois and entered into a partnership with the Earlham

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

Speaking of BOLD

Bethany BOLD, the Seminary’s service-based program for residential students, is grounded in a Brethren testimony and witness. BOLD (which stands for Build, Organize, Love, and Dare), challenges students to participate in service at local nonprofits, serving vulnerable

Bethany’s Enduring Values

by Jonathan Graham

The world has changed and the Church has changed since Bethany’s founding in 1905. But 120 years later, the most important things are unchanged. The core values of the Seminary — spiritual empowerment, strong Biblical

A Global Welcome

Brigitte Zawadi was about to embark on a career as a schoolteacher in Rwanda when her pastor suggested another path. The Church of the Brethren Global Missions wanted to provide financial support to two students so that

Bethany Hires Community Engagement Coordinator

Bethany Theological Seminary has hired Mary Parrett as Coordinator of Bethany BOLD. BOLD (which stands for Build, Organize, Love, and Dare) is the Seminary’s service-based program for residential students. She begins her work at Bethany on July

Audri Svay, MATW ‘22, Publishes Poetry Collection

Audri Svay, MATW 2022, has published a book of poems entitled Between You and Me (Brethren Press, 2025). The publisher’s website describes the book as, “an intimate conversation about the distance between people” and notes that the book challenges

In the Footsteps of Paul

A group of 34 individuals — including Bethany alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students — traveled to Greece May 24-June 2, 2025, to take part in an educational trip led by Dr. Dan Ulrich, Wieand professor of

Connect with Bethany at Church of the Brethren Annual Conference

Bethany Theological Seminary will have a strong presence at Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, July 2-6, 2025, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Following is a listing of events with close connections to the Seminary. Our faculty and staff look