minary W orld Class Seminary - Bethel Seminary - Bethel University

The Center for Biblicaland TheologicalFoundationsPhotos by Scott StrebleOld TestamentNew TestamentHistorical StudiesTheological StudiesThrough teaching and mentoring,faculty members in the Centerfor Biblical and Theological Foundationsseek to lead students to matureunderstandings of the Bible and theChristian worldview. The goal is thateach student will know God’s Word,reflect on its teaching theologically,and apply it appropriately. Knowingthe Bible includes not just learning itscontent, but developing good skillsof Bible interpretation, in many casesincluding the use of biblical languages.Reflecting theologically means notonly learning historical and theologicalideas, but gaining skills of criticaland reflective thought. And applicationmeans allowing Christian truth toshape experiences of spiritual growth,both individually and communally, andfinding points of integration by whichthe Christian worldview controls thepractices of ministry and leadership.The Center for Biblical and TheologicalFoundations includes work in thedisciplines of Old Testament, NewTestament, history, and theology. Thebiblical disciplines include Hebrewand Greek language and interpretation.In history and theology, a student willfind courses in church history, historicaltheology, systematic theology, philosophyof religion, and theological ethics.This area supports study in Christianthought, which at Bethel involvesan integrative process of learning inapologetics, philosophy of religion, andtheology.103