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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

Resources for Prospective Students

Consider your call to pursue theological education.

 

Whether you are interested in ordained ministry, religious scholarship, lay leadership, or spiritual seeking, explore our academic opportunities.

 

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Brethren Life & Thought

A scholarly journal published in the interest of the Church of the Brethren

Brethren Life & Thought is a joint publication of Bethany Theological Seminary and the Brethren Journal Association (BJA). The journal solicits thoughtful interpretive essays, scholarly articles, and

Maps and Directions

Welcome to Bethany!

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Travel Directions

Driving from the west: Traveling east on I-70, take Exit 149A (Williamsburg Pike), and continue south on Williamsburg Pike as it turns into NW

Brethren Life & Thought Vol 54 No 3 ( Summer 2009)

Vol 54 No 3 (Summer 2009) presents four articles to stimulate thought around alternatives the Brethren movement offers to twenty-first century religious culture.  An article by George Pickens finds an affinity between the Brethren in the Global north and

Gifts presented to 2020 grads.

Celebrating the Class of 2020

Thirteen graduates of Bethany Theological Seminary have received their diplomas, becoming the newest alumni of the 115-year-old institution.

Bethany canceled its in-person commencement activities due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, but each graduate was presented with a box that included a diploma as well

Meatless Mondays: Sweet and Sour Lentils

Lentils are low in cost and high in protein (18g) and dietary fiber (16g) per 1 cooked cup! Sweet and Sour lentils is a favorite recipe of mine from living in

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

Master of Arts in Spiritual and Social Transformation

Master of Arts in Spiritual and Social Transformation

The Master of Arts in Spiritual and Social Transformation (MASST) program engages questions and concerns at the intersection of spirituality and society. The energy of spirituality can be intensely personal, but