Seminary for Everyone
Whether you want to learn more about a particular topic or get a taste of what Bethel Seminary is all about—we have courses covering a variety of relevant interests and passions all year long. Internationally renowned instructors are excited to share their perspectives on topics close to their hearts through these flexible, easily-accessible opportunities. With choices related to both credit seeking (offered in January only) and non-credit seeking endeavors, you get to decide what level of investment suits your life, goals, and learning style.
Delivery
All courses are four weeks, accessible online, and involve a 5-6 hour time commitment per week.
Non-credit option
You’ll have access to a seminar-style class, which will include media, Zoom sessions with the instructors and/or potential guest lecturers, and online group discussions for $195. We offer a discount of $70 off per person if there are five or more participants registered from the same organization (church, Bible study group, etc.). Please email seminary-for-everyone@bethel.edu for more information and to receive the group rate coupon code.
Credit option
For-credit courses are typically offered in January and are marked as "for credit" under the course description. To receive credit for your Seminary for Everyone course, you must be an incoming or current Bethel Seminary student. This means you must first apply to Bethel. Once you are accepted, then you can register for your desired Seminary for Everyone course. These for-credit courses are two credits and cost $1,080.
More info
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Courses Open for Registration
Wonder: A Catalyst for Faith in Kids (and Adults!)
October 1-25, 2024
Taught by Dr. Sara Sosa
When we experience things that are beautiful and unexpected, something shifts inside of us, opening us to a deeper connection with God and with others. Children are especially gifted in feeling wonder. These wonder-full moments pave the way for noticing God and his creation in ways that lead to a deeper, abiding faith.
This class will explore what happens when people, especially children, experience wonder and why it often catalyzes faith. Together, we’ll discover the biblical blueprint for faith formation, as well as what science shows us about the bodies in which we live. Wonder weaves through all of it! The result will be a deeper understanding of how wonder can lead us to embrace a faith that is both breathtaking and wonder-worthy!
Course Options and Cost
For no seminary credit but access to a seminar-style class, which will include media, Zoom sessions with the instructors and/or potential guest lecturers, and online group discussions: $195.
Upcoming Courses
Seminary Sampler: Meet the Bible Faculty
January 6-31, 2025
Taught by Bethel Seminary Old and New Testament Faculty
Making Sense of Life through the Bible's Story
June 2-27, 2025
Taught by Dr. Christopher Watkin, Bethel Seminary’s 2024-2025 Karlson Scholar