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Keep up to date with Bethany life by visiting our news archive.

 

Continuing Education

Church of the Brethren agencies and partners offer a variety of classes and events which qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) for

Audit Application Essay Instructions

To complete the application process to audit a course at Bethany, students must complete an application essay.

Essay Instructions

Submit a formal one-page essay addressing how auditing this specific class at Bethany will help you fulfill your personal and/or professional goals.

Bethany Seeks Peace Studies Faculty Member

Bethany Theological Seminary has launched a national search for a new faculty member to teach Peace Studies, along with a secondary area of emphasis in support of the Seminary’s educational mission.

Rank is open and candidates with

Richard Rose

The “Beloved Community” and Peace

Dr. Richard Rose, professor of religion and philosophy at University of La Verne (La Verne, Calif.) will present a talk entitled, “Building the Beloved Community: What Does Peace Have to Do with It,” on Friday, September 15, at 1

Dr. Maggie Elwell

Meet Dr. Maggie Elwell

Dr. Elwell arrived at Bethany in the fall  of 2022 from the University of Maryland, where she taught from 2019-2022. She earned her BA from Swarthmore College, her MA in teaching from Johns Hopkins University, and both her MDiv

Occasional Student Application Essay Instructions

Please prepare a formal one-page essay, which will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. 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

Bethany Theological Seminary Announces New Faculty Member in Peace Studies

Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Elwell will join Bethany Theological Seminary this fall as Assistant Professor of Peace Studies. Chosen from an international search, Elwell comes to Bethany from the University of

Peace Church Seminaries Form Cross-Registration Partnership

Bethany Theological Seminary, Earlham School of Religion (ESR), and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) have entered into an open cross-registration agreement. This is the first collaborative effort of its kind among seminaries of the three Historic Peace Church traditions:

Bethany to Host Community Peace Concert

Bethany Theological Seminary is partnering with Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Earlham College, and Earlham School of Religion  to offer an intimate evening of music and reflection on Sunday, Dec. 10.  The event is free and open to the public.

“Seeking Peace:

Tara Shepherd Bowdel

Personnel Changes at Bethany

New Positions Filled

Tara Shepherd-Bowdel will begin as a regional advancement officer at Bethany on March 14, 2016. This new position will focus on strengthening Bethany’s relationships with donors and congregations