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Discover spiritual formation without compromising academic excellence

Bethel University is a Christian liberal arts college with more than 120 degree programs to study and explore. We offer in-person and online classes taught by expert faculty on our northern Indiana campus, who are dedicated to your success and spiritual development. Students are equipped with the skills and biblical knowledge to live out their faith in their careers and callings.

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Bethel University Academic - academic excellence

12:1

student-to-faculty ratio

16,000+

local businesses provide internships and employment opportunities

2020 - 2021

Colleges of Distinction recipient

Undergraduate Programs

For students living on campus or commuting, working on a degree and who typically just graduated from high school.

Bethel offers more than 50 areas of study on our northern Indiana campus for undergraduate students who live on campus or commute from the local South Bend/Mishawaka community. As a liberal arts college, our undergraduate programs include options in the fields of education, sciences, arts, history, kinesiology, nursing, psychology, religion and philosophy, sign language interpreting, and business. Internships, study abroad programs, task force trips, leadership opportunities, theatre productions and mentoring programs make your experience as an undergraduate well-rounded.

Majors & Minors

“The Bethel business department played an integral role in my development, academically in terms of pure knowledge, but also in allowing me to immerse and network myself in local business. This landed me my current job. The professors created a space in which individual effort translated into real opportunities for advancement and growth.”

Evan Brown '23

Business Management Major,Inside Sales Representative of EarthWay Products Inc.

“I felt very equipped to go straight into my teaching career after graduating. Being in the classroom all four years of college was huge. It solidified my wanting to become a teacher. The education program at Bethel taught me to have a servant's heart as an educator, which is what a lot of students post-pandemic need.”

Karis (Brewer) Johns ’21

Science Education - Biology Major,8th Grade Science Teacher

“It has always been in my heart to care for others, and Bethel prepared me to care for people holistically. I am forever grateful for my experience at Bethel and how it shaped me into the nurse I am today.”

Taylor Freedline ’20

Nursing Major,RN, Beacon Health System

"My education here at Bethel is fully preparing me to go out into the world to do exactly what God is calling me to do. The advisors are amazing at making sure that my education matches my mission."

John Njihia '25

Senior,Worship Arts Major

“The Bethel business department played an integral role in my development, academically in terms of pure knowledge, but also in allowing me to immerse and network myself in local business. This landed me my current job. The professors created a space in which individual effort translated into real opportunities for advancement and growth.”

Evan Brown '23

Business Management Major,Inside Sales Representative of EarthWay Products Inc.

“I felt very equipped to go straight into my teaching career after graduating. Being in the classroom all four years of college was huge. It solidified my wanting to become a teacher. The education program at Bethel taught me to have a servant's heart as an educator, which is what a lot of students post-pandemic need.”

Karis (Brewer) Johns ’21

Science Education - Biology Major,8th Grade Science Teacher

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Graduate Degrees

For students who want to earn a master’s degree to help them excel in their career.

With programs ranging from Master of Science in Nursing to MBA, Bethel offers graduate courses on campus, hybrid and online.

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Adult Degrees

For working adults who want to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree that works around their schedule.

Adults who are managing families and careers can work toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Evening classes are taught by professionals who are industry experts.

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Online Degrees

For students who seek a degree through online classes.

This is a personalized learning experience offered in a flexible, convenient format. Students can take courses from anywhere that are taught by industry experts.

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Extension Studies (BU-X)

Bringing Christian higher education and ministry training to communities across America through innovative and strategic connections with local churches, Bethel is meeting the needs of churches and students through education that is affordable, local, practical and fully accredited.

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Come to Bethel University and find who you are meant to be or continue a journey you have already started. Find your people and build your community.

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