Academics
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
Still have questions? Want to know more? We’d love to share more about Bethel Seminary and Seminary for Everyone courses.
Courses open for registration
2nd annual Seminary Sampler: Meet the leadership and formation faculty
October 6–31, 2025
Taught by Bethel Seminary leadership and formation faculty and facilitated by Bethel Seminary graduate Jenelle Lemons S’21
This course gives you a taste of what it's like to study at Bethel Seminary. Each week, you'll learn from a different professor who brings deep expertise in areas like preaching, leadership, spiritual formation, and family ministry. Through video, readings, and live Zoom sessions, you’ll explore essential topics, connect with faculty, and ask questions in real time.
Weekly topics and schedule
Oct. 6-12: Leadership communication in complex times with Steph Williams O’Brien
Oct. 13-19: Leadership as both task and relationship with Andy Rowell
Oct. 20-26: Spiritual and personal formation with Jeff Sanders
Oct. 27-31: Silents to Alphas: Engaging all generations for faith formation with Sara Sosa