First Nigerian Student Cohort Welcomed

On October 16, the first cohort of Nigerian students gathered in the city of Jos to begin their studies with Bethany Theological Seminary, making the new educational partnership between the Seminary and Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN) a reality.

Academic Programs

Bethany offers four master’s degree programs, five graduate-level certificates, and non-degree learning options. Learn more about what Bethany has to offer!

Master’s Degree Programs

Master of Divinity (MDiv)
This ministerial degree program is designed to prepare

A New Academic Year Begins

Bethany Theological Seminary is opening the 2020-21 academic year with an increased overall enrollment, including many new residential students relocating to the Richmond area.

A total of 8

Bethany Honors New Graduates

Bethany Theological Seminary’s class of 2017 gathered with family, friends, and the Bethany community on Saturday, May 6, to celebrate their academic achievements. Fifteen seniors received their degrees and certificates from President Jeff Carter and Lynn Myers, chair of

Recognition Received for Education That Engages

Bethany Seminary has been notified by The Center for Faith and Service at McCormick Theological Seminary that it is included in the 2015 list of Seminaries That Change the World. Twenty-six institutions were named this year, including Bethany’s partner

Strengthening the Partnership: A Visit to Nigeria

Ask any student: Pursuing higher education is a complex process.

Ask any higher education professional: Offering a program to students with diverse interests, needs, and circumstances is a complex process.

What happens when the process involves distinctly different cultures, traditions, languages,

Bethany BOLD participants

BOLD Aspirations

The brand new Bethany BOLD program is already making an impact — not only on the residential student experience, but also on individuals and organizations in the Wayne County, Indiana, community. 

The Bethany BOLD program (which

Commencement Ceremonies to Be Held

On Saturday, May 7, Bethany Theological Seminary will hold its commencement activities for 2016. The academic ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. in Nicarry Chapel with thirteen expected to graduate from the master of divinity, master of arts,

Brethren Life & Thought Back Issues

Vol. 58 No. 2 (Fall 2013)

This issue includes articles on a wide variety of topics. “‘Battle Ground’ Peaches: Dunkers on the Gettysburg Battlefield,” written by Steve Longenecker, is the third in a series of papers presented over the five-year

Joelle Hathaway to Join Bethany Faculty

Dr. Joelle Hathaway has been named assistant professor of theological studies at Bethany Theological Seminary, beginning July 1, 2020. Hathaway is currently an instructor at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina,