Overview

Graduate and Professional Programs / Graduate and Professional Programs is located in St. Paul, MN.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Ministry
Master of Arts (MA)	Christian thought
Doctor of Ministry (D Min)	Ministry
(Certificate)	Biblical studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Theological studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Transformational leadership
Master of Arts (MA)	Children's and family ministry
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Greek language
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Hebrew language
Master of Arts (MA)	Marriage and family therapy
(Certificate)	Theological studies
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Greek and Hebrew language

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	110
Doctoral Degrees	10
Other Advanced Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Varies Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

125

Applied

94

Accepted

68

Enrolled

Applying

0

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	August 1st	Yes
Winter deadline	December 1st	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	January 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Letters of reference, transcripts, personal statement
Doctoral Degree Requirements	M Div, letters of reference, organizational support
Additional Entrance Requirements	Letters of reference, family essay, personal statement, and family of origin paper (for marriage and family therapy)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 87

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$8,604

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

381

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.25%
Black or African American	12.07%
White or Caucasian	68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.05%
Asian	5.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.84%
Unknown	3.15%

Gender

Male (48%)

Female (51%)

Faculty

38

Total faculty

Full-time - 9

Part-time - 29

Male (20)

Female (18)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Nature of theology, ethics, Biblical commentaries, nature of God, science and theology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 3949 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN  55112-6998
United States

Contact Dr. Randy Bergen
Associate Provost
Email: r-bergen@bethel.edu
Phone: 651-635-8000

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