Hands-on learning is at the core of all our majors.

In any major or minor in the biblical and theological studies department, you’ll have numerous opportunities to apply what you’re learning, conduct research, and gain experience. It’s all part of how we equip you with skills that transfer to any career.

And you’ll be able to get involved right away. Bethel’s size and vibrant community present opportunities for you to get involved from your first day on campus.  

Study abroad

Bring Scripture and theology to life by experiencing first-hand ways to live out your faith in the midst of a broken world by studying in places like Israel, Turkey, Greece, Ireland, or Cambodia. You’ll have opportunities to study abroad over a full semester, January, spring break, or summer.

Internships

Apply what you learn through strong internships at local churches and ministry sites. 

Service learning

You can facilitate dorm Bible studies, participate in mission trips, get involved in Twin Cities Outreach, and more through the Office of Campus Ministries.

Faculty partnership 

Our professors are respected scholars, speakers, and writers. Our small class sizes allow you to know them, be mentored by them, and collaborate with them on significant research projects like the Green Scholars Initiative, through which you and a faculty member research a biblical text artifact.