Strengthening the Partnership: A Visit to Nigeria

Ask any student: Pursuing higher education is a complex process.

Ask any higher education professional: Offering a program to students with diverse interests, needs, and circumstances is a complex process.

What happens when the process involves distinctly different cultures, traditions, languages,

Amanda Bennett

Taking Action

When Amanda Bennett, MDiv ‘22, was a Bethany student, she had the novel experience of taking a course for which the final project could be anything she wanted. 

“To be honest, that kinda freaked me out,”

Dr. Maggie Elwell

Meet Dr. Maggie Elwell

Dr. Elwell arrived at Bethany in the fall  of 2022 from the University of Maryland, where she taught from 2019-2022. She earned her BA from Swarthmore College, her MA in teaching from Johns Hopkins University, and both her MDiv

Bethany’s Enduring Values

by Jonathan Graham

The world has changed and the Church has changed since Bethany’s founding in 1905. But 120 years later, the most important things are unchanged. The core values of the Seminary — spiritual empowerment, strong Biblical

Commencement

Bethany Theological Seminary will celebrate members of the Class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m., in Nicarry Chapel in Richmond, Indiana.

Graduates please note: the deadline to order your regalia (cap, gown,

Omar and Brigette

Spring Application Deadline is Nov. 15

Bethany  Theological Seminary invites applications from students wishing to enroll for the Spring Semester to apply by November 15, 2023.

The Seminary offers a variety of academic programs, including four master’s degrees and variety of graduate certificates. With

Amy Gall Ritchie

Celebrating Our Graduates

Bethany Theological Seminary will celebrate the classes of 2020 and 2021 during its Academic Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 8, at 11 a.m. (Eastern time). A small audience will gather in person in Nicarry

Bethany Seminary Launches New Master’s Degree  

For students who hear a clear call and are following a specific path to practical ministry, Bethany Theological Seminary has launched a new master’s degree program that links spiritual formation with a focus on social change.   

 

Gainful Employment Information

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Career category: Divinity/Ministry

Certificate of Achievement in Theological Studies

Program Level:  Graduate Certificate

Program Length:  1 Year

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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