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

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Bethany Hires Admissions Recruiter

Bethany Theological Seminary has hired Maya Ballard as its admissions recruiter.ย 

Ballard earned a bachelorโ€™s degree in business administration from Kent State University, and her academic background includes coursework in business analytics, operations management, accounting and

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

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,

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Trustees Gather for Fall Meeting

The Bethany Theological Seminary Board of Trustees convenes for its fall meeting September 20-22, 2024 in Richmond, Indiana. The members of the board are typically on campus twice a year for meetings, traveling from homes in California, Illinois,

Bethany Sponsors Service and Leadership Event for Local Students

With funding from the City of Richmond, Bethany Theological Seminary brought together students from other local institutions of higher education for an event focused on community engagement and leadership development. This high-impact learning opportunity included students from

Kathy and Mark Melhorn Commit $1.4M to Flourish Campaign

Former Trustee Kathy Melhorn and her husband, Mark, have made a $1.4 million commitment to Flourish: A Campaign for Bethany Theological Seminary. The Melhorns, who live in Wichita, Kansas, have made an estate gift that can be used

Bethany Dedicates Steinway Piano

Bethany Theological Seminary dedicated its Steinway B grand piano with a special recital on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The recital featured Norman Krieger, an internationally celebrated concert pianist who serves as Dean Charles H Webb Chair in

Personnel Changes in Communications

Jenny Williams, director of communications at Bethany Theological Seminary, has resigned her position as of March 27, 2020. She has been a member of the Institutional Advancement Department since coming to Bethany