President’s Welcome

Welcome to Bethany Theological Seminary, an innovative graduate school educating women and men for clergy and lay leadership in churches and those seeking to integrate theological, biblical, and ethical reflection into

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

New Website Launched

We hope that our newly built website is functional and informative! Bethany’s web address remains the same: www.bethanyseminary.edu.

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

Frugal Fridays: Thrifty Events in Richmond and Beyond (Oct 2-4)

City Life
City Life is back! Join us on October 3 in Glen Miler Park for an evening showcasing Richmond’s colorful art culture! There will be plenty of hands-on activities, local art, music, and food! You won’t want to miss the

Remembering a Friend and Colleague

The Bethany Seminary community was deeply saddened this week to hear of the passing of an alumna, fellow staff member, and good friend, Tracy A. Primozich. We share in the grief of many throughout the denomination who knew Tracy

Essay Contest to Highlight Peacemakers

How and why are some individuals inspired and inspiring? The 2016 Bethany Peace Essay Contest—Inspired and Inspiring Peacemakers—asks student writers to share in a public voice about someone they consider to be an inspiring peacemaker. Sponsored by the peace

New Urban Ministry Course Offered

A new partnership with a nonprofit in Atlanta, Georgia, is giving Bethany students a unique ministry opportunity. From January 2-12, 2018, the new course entitled A Place of Refuge: Ministry in an Urban Context will take students to Atlanta

Remembering Julie M. Hostetter

The Bethany Theological Seminary community joins with many in the denomination in remembering Church of the Brethren educator Julie Mader Hostetter, who passed away November 12, 2017, in Bridgewater, Virginia.

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Video Vault

Recordings and Previous Broadcasts

You are invited to view recent and earlier recordings of Bethany’s chapel services, convocations, and other special events on the Bethany YouTube Channel (link below). We hope that you will access this link to view services