Mission and Vision

Who We Are

As an innovative learning community grounded in an Anabaptist and Radical Pietist witness, Bethany Theological Seminary empowers every student to lead through spiritual engagement, faith-filled thought and transformative practice so that the world flourishes.

Bethany Theological Seminary

Bethany’s Campus

“Send me away, that I may go to my home.”  — Genesis 30:25

Indeed, there is more than corn in Indiana! Bethany’s campus is located in Richmond, Indiana, where jazz came alive, rose gardens

Class of 2015 to Graduate

Bethany Theological Seminary anticipates graduating its second-largest class in seventeen years on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. in Nicarry Chapel with eighteen expected to graduate from the master of divinity, master of

Scott Holland

Professional Biographical Sketch:

Scott Holland has pastored metropolitan congregations of the Church of the Brethren and the Mennonite Church, USA. He divides his time between Richmond, Indiana, Yellow Springs, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He teaches a wide variety of courses in

Young Adult Forum Explores Anabaptism

More than sixty-five participants gathered at Bethany Theological Seminary April 17-19 for a new event planned and hosted by the Institute for Ministry with Youth and Young Adults—Anabaptism, the Next Generation. Described as a learning forum for those in

International Student Sponsorship Forms

International students who apply to the master of divinity or the master of arts programs at Bethany are required to submit the following forms:

  • Statement of Personal Sponsorship – to be completed by a church or agency
  • Financial Sponsorship

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,

Student writing

2016 Essay Winners Announced

The top three entries in Bethany Theological Seminary’s 2016 Peace Essay Contest have been selected, all addressing this year’s topic of Inspired and Inspiring Peacemakers:

  • First place –        Kristy Shellenberger, “Inspiring Peace from the Back of the Church: Spencer

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,

New students fall 2016

New Students Begin Studies

Bethany Theological Seminary welcomed nine new students this fall as they met for orientation on August 22 and 23. Ranging from recent college graduates to career professionals in their fifties, members of the new class are pursuing the master