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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

Julie Hostetter Announces Retirement

Julie Mader Hostetter, executive director of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, has announced her retirement effective January 31, 2017. She has served in this role since 2008, in partnership with

Flourish

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Ottoni-Wilhelm to Lead Academy of Homiletics

Dr. Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm, Brightbill professor of preaching and worship, has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Academy of Homiletics and in 2026 will serve as President. The professional guild of more than

Bethany Theological Seminary Announces $12 Million Comprehensive Campaign

Bethany Theological Seminary is announcing a campaign to raise $12 million in support of its educational mission. Flourish: A Campaign for Bethany Theological Seminary will garner significant philanthropic support for the student experience, faculty innovation, and

Anna Lisa Gross

On the Brink of Something New

Rev. Anna Lisa Gross, MDiv 2015, currently holds two part-time positions, serving Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren in Ft. Wayne as Pastor for Faith Formation and serving as Co-Interim District Executive for the District of Northern

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

Transcript Requests

As part of your application to Bethany, you will need to make arrangements for official transcripts from each postsecondary educational institution you have attended, whether a degree was completed or not, including colleges, universities, seminaries, and professional schools.

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Lilly Endowment Planning Grant to Bolster Antiracism Initiatives

Bethany Theological Seminary has received a $50,000 planning grant from the Lilly Endowment, which will bolster ongoing efforts to provide students with robust intercultural and antiracist learning opportunities. The grant was issued as part of the Endowment’s Pathways

Scott Linton

Finding What Was Missing

Scott Linton had been working as a grant contractor for the Naval Logistics Command for a dozen years, and for the first time in his career, things were really falling into place.

“I was in a