minary W orld Class Seminary - Bethel Seminary - Bethel University

embraces human diversity andcelebrates godly wholeness. Biblicalstudies, theological learning, ministrypreparation, and personal discipleshipare all embraced by a commitment tostrategic contextualization for life inevery society. A graduate of Bethel isprepared to understand the many historicaltraditions of applied and situativefaith and to incarnate the gospelof Christ in any environment to whichGod may call him or her.Photo by Greg SchneiderDegree concentrations include biblicalstudies, theological studies, pastoralcare, missions, marital and familytherapy, and Christian education.Since many graduate students jugglecareer, ministry, family life, and studies,classes at the San Diego campus areconveniently scheduled during mornings,afternoons, and evenings.San DiegoFacultyThe faculty at Bethel Seminary SanDiego includes six full-time membersand more than 30 faculty associates,five of whom also teach at the St. Paulcampus. They are highly respectedtheologians and scholars. Two of theseprofessors served on the translationand editorial team for the New InternationalVersion Study Bible. Otherscontribute regularly to evangelicaljournals and Christian magazines.Many are noted authors in their field.Bethel Seminary San Diego facultyassociates are from Southern Californiaand surrounding areas. These arepractitioners such as pastors, youthworkers, licensed marriage and familytherapists, licensed clinical psychologists,and many other ministry leaderswho bring knowledge and experiencefrom a variety of ministries to ensurethat our programs stay on the cuttingedge and incorporate contemporaryapproaches to ministry.AcademicsConcentrated biblical and theologicalstudies are combined with the studyof current social issues and intensivepractical training to equip graduatesfor effective Christian servantleadership.Four degree programs are offered:• the Master of Arts in ChristianEducation (M.A.C.E.);• the Master of Arts in Marital andFamily Therapy (M.A.M.F.T.);• the Master of Arts (TheologicalStudies) [M.A.(T.S.)]; and• the Master of Divinity (M.Div.).63