The Mission

Bethany University is committed to preparing men and women who have a sense of service, whether as ministers in a church or by contributing their constructive influence vocationally in the larger society. As such, the campus community places importance on a life style that honors this commitment. All students are also required to complete studies in Bible, theology, church history, and practical ministry. The school strives to achieve the five following student outcomes.

Character Development:

The University maintains an environment for the development of the Christian character that requires students to observe standards of conduct and participate in the regularly scheduled devotional events of the campus.

Leadership Development:

The University is committed to encouraging the skills, values, and ethical conduct that will result in its graduates exerting a positive influence in any given environment.

Ministry Development:

The University emphasizes an attitude of service, the development of ministry skills, and the encouragement of sensitivity and dedication to the needs of others.

Intercultural Awareness: The University strives to prepare its students for effective influence in an ethnically and culturally diverse world by promoting awareness, sensitivity, and mutual respect.

Professional Excellence:

The University emphasizes intellectual reflection, awareness of the larger scholarly tradition, and accepted standards of professional competence in the process of achieving its academic objectives.