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

CEUs Spring 2021

Looking for Continuingย Education Events?

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

Bethany Seminary Responds to Coronavirus Concerns

October 27, 2020ย 

Bethany Theological Seminary continues to focus on the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. Many employees are nowย working on site at least some of the time,

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
Amanda Bennett

Taking Action

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

โ€œTo be honest, that kinda freaked me out,โ€

President’s Welcome

Welcome to Bethany Theological Seminary, an innovative graduate school educating women and men for clergy and lay leadership in churches and those seeking to integrate theological, biblical, and ethical reflection into

First Nigerian Student Cohort Welcomed

On October 16, the first cohort of Nigerian students gathered in the city of Jos to begin their studies with Bethany Theological Seminary, making the new educational partnership between the Seminary and Ekklesiyar Yanโ€™uwa a Nigeria (EYN) a reality.

MASST Sets Sail

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

Connections for the Bethany Community

For Bethany students, staff, and faculty

Courses and Academics

Educational Partnership with Nigeria

Itโ€™s an historic relationship, the first of its kind between Bethany Theological Seminary and a Church of the Brethren group outside the United States. At the 2016 Annual Conference, Bethany president Jeff