Introducing Bethany BOLD

With the support of a $1M grant from the Lilly Endowment, Bethany Theological Seminary is launching Bethany BOLD, a new initiative that will prepare students to lead congregations as they respond to diversity and division. The rigorous and

Bethany Hires Coordinator of Community Engagement

Bethany Theological Seminary has hired Derek Parker to serve as Coordinator of Community Engagement. Parker is a graduate of Earlham School of Religion (ESR) and brings 25 years of experience in pastoral, administrative, and nonprofit leadership roles,

Bethany Partners with RSO to Host Recitals

The best in classical music will fill Bethany Seminary’s Nicarry Chapel in early 2019 through the Seminary’s new partnership with the Richmond (Indiana) Symphony Orchestra. Bethany and the RSO announce The Recital Series, a collaborative performance series that

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

Campus Visits

The best way to learn about Bethany Theological Seminary is to visit our campus. You’ll be welcomed as our guest to experience Bethany life firsthand. Meet students and faculty, participate in classes and campus events, and share a fellowship

Carrie Eikler Resigns Position at Brethren Academy

Carrie Eikler has resigned her position as Coordinator of the English-Language Ministry Training Programs for the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership (BAML).

Eikler joined BAML in 2014. She coordinated all aspects of the Training in Ministry (TRIM) and Education for

Brethren Life & Thought Vol 54 No 1&2 (Winter/Spring 2009)

This issue offers articles by eight participants in the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence program (SPE).  The writers represent clergy from across the denomination and from both tracks of the SPE program.  The articles cover such topic as: pastoral excellence, leadership-theory

Jeff Carter

Jeff began his service as President in 2013. Born in Washington D.C. and reared in Westminster, Maryland, Jeff served pastorates in the Church of the Brethren for twenty years. Following graduation from Bridgewater College, where he studied International Studies

Personal Campus Visit

To get a true sense of the community here at Bethany, we encourage you to visit us during the school year. The best days to visit campus are Tuesday-Friday when we have classes in session. Wednesdays are especially good

Bethany Sunday Rescheduled to October 18

Bethany Seminary is pleased to invite congregations to participate in Bethany Sunday on October 18, 2015, a change from the earlier published date of September 20. This is to encourage congregations to take advantage of other useful worship resources