Bethel Seminary of Bethel University
3949 Bethel Drive
St. Paul,
MN
55112
p: 651-638-6180
f: 651-638-6002
Member Status:
AccreditedDenomination:
Converge WorldwideMember School Representatives:
President:
James H Barnes
Interim Co-Vice President and Dean; Director of Online Programs:
Jeannine K Brown Commission Staff Liaison:
Barbara MutchFall 2017 Data:
Enrollment:
550 (321.2 FTE) Faculty Full Time FTE:
11Faculty Part Time FTE:
17.64Total Faculty FTE:
28.64Approved Degrees:
DMin, MA (Christian Thought), MA (Theological Studies), MA in Children and Family Ministry, MA in Christian Education (discontinued), MA in Community Ministry Leadership, MA in Global and Contextual Studies, MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, MA in Ministry, MA in Transformational Leadership, MDiv, MA in Mental Health Counseling, MA in Marital and Family TherapySan Diego, CA
Approved Degrees: MA in Mental Health Counseling, MDiv, MA in Marital and Family Therapy, MA in Ministry, MA (Christian Thought), MA (Theological Studies)
Comprehensive Distance Education Program:
yesYear of Initial Accreditation:
1966Year of Last Comprehensive Evaluation Visit:
2011Accreditation Notes:
In June 2016, the Board of Commissioners approved an exception to residency requirements, allowing the school to offer the Master of Divinity, the MA in Ministry, and the Doctor of Ministry programs completely online.
In February 2017, the Board approved an exception to residency requirements, allowing 75% of the MA in Transformational Leadership to be completed online.