Bethany Theological Seminary is found in Richmond, Indiana. Richmond is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Church of Brethren identity. Bethany Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Bethany Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Bethany Theological Seminary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 82 in 2005 at Bethany Theological Seminary. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Bethany Theological Seminary
615 National Rd W
Richmond, IN 47374-4019
General Phone: (765) 983-1800
Admissions Phone: (765) 983-1832
Financial Aid Phone: (765) 983-1804
http://WWW.BETHANYSEMINARY.EDU
Bethany Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | ministry, theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethany Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 10 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Bethany Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 82 students (57 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 42% |
| First Professional | 58% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 20% |
| 65+ | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (765) 983-1832
Financial Aid:
Bethany Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (765) 983-1804
Bethany Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $49,033 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $49,033 | 3 | $47,754 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethany Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of Brethren affiliation
Career counseling
Student employment services
Tenure system for quality teaching
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