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Bethel Seminary

Departments of Study

Courses within the curriculum are divided into nine departments. Those that constitute classical areas are Old Testament, New Testament, historical studies, and theological studies (including philosophy of religion). Those that constitute the applied areas are communications and preaching, discipleship in community, global evangelization and contextual ministry, ministry leadership, and pastoral care (including marriage and family studies). Biblical theology courses (BT) and biblical interpretation (BI) courses are included with Old Testament and New Testament courses. Courses with SP (Spiritual and Personal Formation) and TL (Transformational Leadership) identifiers are interdisciplinary courses.


The Bethel Seminary catalog outlines our academic programs, as well as the procedures and expectations for students at Bethel Seminary. Every student is to be familiar with and will be held responsible for the academic regulations, campus procedures, and Bethel community expectations as stated in the catalog.