Accreditation & Distance Education

Bethany Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada. Both the Seminary’s MDiv and MA degree programs are

Academic Programs

Bethany offers four master’s degree programs, five graduate-level certificates, and non-degree learning options. Learn more about what Bethany has to offer!

Master’s Degree Programs

Master of Divinity (MDiv)
This ministerial degree program is designed to prepare

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,

Distance Learning

Connections

 

Is God calling you to ministry or further study, but relocating to Bethany isn’t an option?
  • Do you need to continue your current career while preparing to answer God’s call?
  • Are you already involved in ministry and seek to

Copy of – Continuing Education Opportunities

Church of the Brethren agencies and partners offer classes and events throughout the year that qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) for clergy. Most of these events are also open to laypersons for personal enrichment. Some are offered online,

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

International Student Application

Criteria for international student master of divinity (MDiv), master of arts (MA), master of arts: Theopoetics and Writing (MATW) or certificate admission include

  1. completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of

Frugal Fridays: Weekend Events in Richmond and Beyond (Sept. 11-13)

Potterypalooza
โ€œJoin us for a celebration of ceramics as we turn a spotlight on talented regional artists who work in clay!ย  Pottery will be on display and available for purchase!ย  Functional ceramics like plates, bowls, and mugs will be

Eula Fyock – Bethany Donor

 

Through the heart of the twentieth century, Eula and Ray Fyock were pillars of the Harrisburg First (Penn.) Church of the Brethren. They were lifetime deacons, and Ray

Dr. Joelle Hathaway

The Evolution of Theopoetics

With new faculty members contributing to a burgeoning catalog of courses, it is no wonder that students from a wide variety of places, traditions, and backgrounds are finding their way to Bethanyโ€™s theopoetics programย 

Theopoetics is