An Introduction to BU
At a Glance
Founded in 1919 as a training center for an urban San Francisco ministry, Bethany University was the first college founded by the Assemblies of God. Today, the school is a four-year, Christian university offering associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in the arts and sciences and professional studies on-campus, online and in distributed locations.
Our vibrant, close-knit community is located on California's Central Coast, minutes from the beaches of Santa Cruz and in close proximity to Silicon Valley, Monterey and San Francisco where students enjoy opportunities for internships, ministries and entertainment.
Affiliations
- Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- The California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- Association of Christian Schools, International (ACSI)
- Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God (COCHE)