Bethel Seminary
Special Educational Opportunities
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Jerusalem University College
(formerly Institute of Holy Land Studies)
Students have the opportunity to supplement their seminary studies with an enriching program of studies offered abroad. Jerusalem University College offers a specialized curriculum designed to introduce students to the study of Palestine and the Near East, to provide training in the languages and literature of that area both from antiquity and the present, and to contribute to the understanding of Near Eastern cultures and peoples in ancient times, as well as its cultures and peoples today and their role in the present world scene.
The curriculum of Jerusalem University College has been designed to take advantage of the distinctive resources of study and research available in Jerusalem and throughout Israel. Historical and cultural aspects of the land are covered thoroughly in a variety of courses. These, together with geographical, archaeological, and linguistic studies, provide a unique on-the-scene exposure. This exposure is ensured through a staff of scholars and lecturers resident in the land, and therefore, best acquainted with it. The use of local Jewish and Arab expertise in some of the classes contributes to the unique character and program of Jerusalem University College.
The major portion of the instruction is done in the English language by staff recruited from the faculties of the Hebrew University and the University of Tel Aviv. Included in the program are three weeks of archaeological and geographical field trips, together with field experience in excavation.
Further information on this program may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar at Bethel or from Jerusalem University College, 4249 E. State Street, Suite 203, Rockford, IL 61108.
Students desiring transfer credit should consult the registrar prior to enrolling in these courses.
Urban Studies
The urban studies program at Bethel Seminary includes course work and field education in cooperation with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Center for Urban Ministry Education in Boston, Mass.; the Bresee Institute of Los Angeles, Calif.; and the City Teams International Center for Urban Training in San Jose, Calif., or Philadelphia, Pa. Credit is offered by these institutions and Bethel. For further information, contact the director of supervised ministry at Bethel Seminary.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Summer or quarter programs in Clinical Pastoral Education are available for credit in various hospitals approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (follow this link for further information). Cooperation with neighboring theological seminaries also provides opportunity for selected students to take a limited amount of course work in elective areas in other seminaries. Students may receive credit for CPE units completed prior to entering Bethel Seminary if the units were taken at an accredited CPE site and the student provides written documentation of successful completion. Click here for tuition and fee information.
Lifetime Education Program
Bethel Seminary graduates who enrolled after July 1, 1982, and who complete a master’s degree with at least 96 credits taken at Bethel, may audit any regularly offered course or seminar (excluding SemPM and InMinistry courses) for a $25 registration fee. Participants in the program will be assigned less work than that given to regular credit students. Courses and seminars taken under this program are not given credit toward a degree, and a maximum of five courses per year may be taken. Other conditions apply as well. The program is offered at all of Bethel Seminary’s locations. InMinistry alumni may request permission to audit InMinistry courses. Instructions, cost, and application information are available online.
It is the official policy and commitment of Bethel Seminary not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability in its educational programs, admissions, or employment practices. The president of Bethel University has designated the director of human resources as the compliance officer for the institution. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to:
The Compliance Officer, Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
651.638.6119.
The Bethel Seminary Catalog is provided online as a convenience for those who desire course information in electronic form. The printed version of the Bethel Seminary catalog is the official version, and it will be treated as the document of record in all seminary business.