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College Of Missions

College of Missions

Bethany College of Missions is the missionary training division of Bethany International. The college was founded in 1949 and currently enrolls between 100 - 200 students each year.

Programs Offered

Certificate in Bible and Missions
  • 12 months in length (3 terms), with either an August or January start date
  • Designed to help students become global Christians with a missional approach to all life, work, relationships, and ministry
  • Holistic preparation, focusing on Scriptural understanding, skill acquisition, character development, and deepening the students relationship with the Lord and with others
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Cross-Cultural Studies
Additional 2 years to earn the B.A.

-4 months of home based support raising
-16 months of Global Internship in one of several overseas locales
-And 1 term (4 months) back on campus for re-entry and de-briefing

  • Designed to give students in-depth training and first-hand experience in cross-cultural life and ministry
  • Focus on acquiring transferable skills, useful in any context
  • Strongly recommended for students who desire a career in missions, but have had limited overseas experience
  • Global Internship involves study of local language and culture, evangelism, church-planting, and instruction in a variety of other ministry skills appropriate to the specific internship context
  • Global Internship coursework is taught by missionaries and local ministers who serve as adjunct faculty

Find out more about Bethany College of Missions

You can learn more about us, arrange a campus visit, request information, or contact us with questions by:

  • Visiting our Web site
  • Calling us at 800-323-3417 or 952-829-2403
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