Welcome to Bethel University - St. Paul
A leader in Christian higher education, Bethel University hosts over 6,200 students from 48 states and 29 countries. Bethel offers over 100 undergraduate, graduate, adult education and seminary programs at its St. Paul, MN campus, with additional seminary locations on both coasts. Classes are taught from an evangelical Christian perspective by experienced faculty, preparing students for culturally aware scholarship, leadership and service worldwide.
A Tradition of Excellence
Founded as a seminary for Swedish Baptist immigrants in 1871, Bethel combined with a secondary academy in 1914, which later became a junior college. In 2004, the institution was reorganized as Bethel University, reflecting its 50-year liberal arts tradition and broad graduate offerings. Today, Bethel awards certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. In certain degree programs, students may qualify for licensure in education, social work, nursing, marriage and family therapy, and counseling psychology.
Bethel University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, Bethel students have every opportunity to work closely with distinguished faculty who are experts in their fields and are committed to mentoring their students, in faith and in education.
Recognition
- Ranked among top 20 Midwestern universities in the 2008 U.S. News & World Report listing of 'America's Best Colleges'
- Noted in "Top Colleges for Top Students" in Peterson's Competitive Colleges
- 10th largest accredited seminary in the U.S.; enrollment has doubled since 1996
- College of Adult & Professional Studies has grown from 126 students in a single program to 1,908 students in 25 programs since 1990
- 12th nationally in proportion of students who study abroad
- One of only eight seminaries awarded scholarships from the Kern Family Foundation
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