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Brethren Life & Thought is a joint publication of Bethany Theological Seminary and the Brethren Journal Association. The journal solicits thoughtful, interpretive essays, scholarly articles, and short creative works, including poetry, related to the faith, heritage, and practices of

Shane Claiborne to Speak at Nicarry

Bethany Theological Seminary will host a public lecture by evangelical Christian activist, speaker, and author Shane Claiborne on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Nicarry Chapel. The event is co-sponsored by Earlham College. 

Claiborne is

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Bethany Hosts Film Screening

Bethany Theological Seminary and Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church will sponsor a screening of a new documentary film, Making room at the table: The Story of the Philadelphia 11, on Saturday, November 4, 2023  1:00-3:00 p.m. in Nicarry Chapel on

Bethany Neighborhood Handbook

Bethany Neighborhood Handbook

Bethany Mission Statement

As an innovative learning community grounded in an Anabaptist and Radical Pietist witness, Bethany Theological Seminary empowers every student to lead through spiritual engagement, faith-filled thought, and transformative practice so that the world flourishes.

To encourage

BOLD Handbook

BOLD Handbook

Mission Statement

Rooted in Bethany’s commitment to peacemaking, service to one’s community, and love of neighbor, Bethany BOLD invites leaders who have the grit and determination to strive to lead on issues that matter. Our rigorous, immersive residential program

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Bethany to Offer Bilingual Bible Study Workshop in L.A. Area

In conjunction with a January Intensive course, Bethany Theological Seminary is offering a Bilingual Bible Study Workshop that is free and open to the public.
Beloved Neighbors: Intercontextual Readings of James
Bilingual Bible Study Workshop
Book of James
January 21, 8:30 a.m. –

First Bank Richmond Makes Gift

First Bank Richmond has made a gift of $100,000 to Bethany Theological Seminary. The gift is designated to the Bethany Neighborhood, a program of the Seminary designed to foster a sense of connection between students and encourage engagement with

RSO Brass Trio to Perform

Bethany welcomes the Brass Trio from the Richmond Symphony Orchestra for the final spring 2019 performance in The Recital Series. The recital will be held Sunday, March 24, at 4:00 p.m. in Nicarry Chapel.

The Recital Series is a new

Bethany Named to Seminaries That Change the World

For the fifth consecutive year, Bethany Theological Seminary has been recognized among Seminaries That Change the World by The Center for Faith and Service. Each year the Center identifies a select

Poetry from a Pandemic Year: Bethany grad Amy Lutes Publishes New Book

Amy Lutes, who completed her Certificate in Theopoetics and Theological Imagination at Bethany in 2020, has published a poetry collection entitled, Stay with Me: Poems from a Year of Beauty and Ashes.

The book includes 52 poems written between January