The No-Debt Difference

By Jonathan Graham

A remarkable thing happened at Bethany this year: not a single student took out a student loan. This was not a random occurrence or a simple stroke of luck. Instead, the Seminary reached

Kathy and Mark Melhorn Commit $1.4M to Flourish Campaign

Former Trustee Kathy Melhorn and her husband, Mark, have made a $1.4 million commitment to Flourish: A Campaign for Bethany Theological Seminary. The Melhorns, who live in Wichita, Kansas, have made an estate gift that can be used

Bethany Sponsors Service and Leadership Event for Local Students

With funding from the City of Richmond, Bethany Theological Seminary brought together students from other local institutions of higher education for an event focused on community engagement and leadership development. This high-impact learning opportunity included students from

Bethany BOLD Students Embrace Service and Leadership

Bethany BOLD students are engaged in service and leadership at a variety of non-profit organizations in Richmond. BOLD (which stands for Build, Organize, Love, and Dare) challenges students to put their faith and education into practice while completing

He’s Not a Luddite, But …

Dr. Russell Haitch, professor of theology and human science, thinks we should all be paying closer attention to the transformational — and potentially calamitous — societal change that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring.

 “Generative

Many Ways to Minister

By Jonathan Graham

Many Bethany students are already engaged in ministry while pursuing their degrees. These students have found creative and innovative ways to answer their call and help the world flourish.

Elaine Jones is

Where Do Pastors Come From?

by Jonathan Graham

Are you preparing pastors?

It’s a question that Bethany representatives are asked almost wherever they go. Many congregations in the Church of the Brethren struggle to find pastoral leadership, and it is

A BOLD New Beginning

Omar Gadzhiev followed a twisting and turning path to Bethany. As a master’s degree student, and a participant in Bethany BOLD, however, he believes he has arrived where he needs to be.

“I really appreciate that

How We Serve

Bethany Theological Seminary employees have a long history of service in the communities we live — just like our alumni and friends! Here are a few examples of the ways Bethany faculty and staff live out a