Financial Aid Application

Those interested in applying for Need-based aid, federal loan funds or Federal Work Study positions must complete this application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms assist the Financial Aid officer to understand your personal

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Writing, reflecting, and researching are essential aspects of a theological education. At Bethany, we welcome theological diversity and strive to create a respectful and caring learning environment for all. Please note that your essays will not be judged or

Brethren Academy Newsletters

Welcome to the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership’s Newsletter Page!

Here you will find the current issue of The Scroll in addition to selected past issues.

 

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Spring 2024

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Brethren Academy Training Manuals

The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership creates manuals for each of their training tracks. The links on these pages are provided so that students and their supervisors, as well as other invested parties, such as

Subscribe to Brethren Life & Thought

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

Opening Recital Canceled

With a winter storm forecast for this coming weekend, the first performance in The Recital Series, scheduled for Sunday, January 20, has been canceled. Staff at Bethany and the Richmond Symphony Orchestra wish

Curtis Dubble – Bethany Donor

Shortly after Anna Mary Forney married Curtis Dubble, she said to him one day, “Curtis, don’t you think we ought to be tithing?” Taken aback, Curtis mumbled a bit and responded,

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

Brethren Life & Thought Submission Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Brethren Life and thought welcomes scholarly articles, thoughtful, interpretive essays, and short creative works, including poetry, related to the culture, spirituality, heritage, beliefs, and practices of the Church of the Brethren and related movements. The journal follows

Dayton & Ada Faye Root – Bethany Donor

In his youth, Dayton Root experienced being a dust bowl refugee, moving from Oklahoma to central California with his family in 1935. Dayton pursued an undergraduate degree at La Verne College, now University of La Verne, earning his way