Our Extension Sites

Current Locations

BU@NMC (Nappanee, Ind.)

Nappanee Missionary Church

BU@NMC

Nappanee Missionary Church
Nappanee, Ind.

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“The Bethel Extension Studies program partners the power of a Bethel University degree with the spiritual nurturing and practical application of the local church. The increasing costs of education and the uncertainty of current realities in the world make BU-X a nice educational/experiential alternative to an on-campus residential opportunity. I fully believe BU-X will multiply the Kingdom impact in the young adults /adults and also the lives of those they touch.”

TERRY BLEY
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, BU@NMC SITE DIRECTOR

BU@YFC (Englewood, Colo.)

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BU@YFC

Youth for Christ (non-denominational)
Englewood, Colo.

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BU Central Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne, Ind.)

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BU Central Fort Wayne

LifeWay Bible Fellowship
Fort Wayne, Ind.

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BU Ventura County (Calif.)

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Missionary Church
Camarillo, Calif.

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BU@Centerpoint (Danville, Ky.)

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BU@Centerpoint

Centerpoint Church
Danville, Ky.

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BU@Foundry (Houston, Texas)

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BU@Foundry

The Foundry
Houston, Texas

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BU@Grace (Camby, Ind.)

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BU@Grace

Grace Church
Camby, Ind.

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“Too often, a prospective student’s quest to gain a college education feels like a series of hurdles to jump, with some hurdles that can seem impossibly high: moving away from home, staggering tuition costs, lack of a clear career outcome, and losing one’s network of close friends and family to name a few. The Bethel Extension Studies program doesn’t just lower hurdles, it obliterates them! With BU Extension Studies, a path to higher education has been created that offers students an education that is local, affordable, practical and supportive.”

NATE PATTERSON, STUDENT MINISTRIES PASTOR

BU@Grace (Celina, Ohio)

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BU@Grace

Grace Missionary Church
Celina, Ohio

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BU@Harvest (Orlando, Fla.)

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BU@Harvest

Harvest Community Church
Orlando, Fla.

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BU@HMC (Bluffton, Ind.)

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BU@HMC

Hope Missionary Church
Bluffton, Ind.

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BU@Immerge Network (Lakeland, Fla.)

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BU@Immerge Network

Immerge Network, Inc.
Lakeland, Fla.

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BU@Kaua'i (Kalaheo, Hawaii)

BU@Kaua'i (Kalaheo, Hawaii)

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BU@Kaua’i

Kalaheo Missionary
Kalaheo, Hawaii

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BU@NP (North Platte, Neb.)

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BU@NP

Pathway Community Church
North Platte, Neb.

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BU@Nueva Cultura (Chicago, Ill.)

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BU@Nueva Cultura

Nueva Cultura Missionary Church
Chicago, Ill.

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BU@OCC (Romeo, Mich.)

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BU@OCC

Orchards Community Church
Romeo, Mich.

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BU@OneLife (Powell, Tenn.)

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BU@OneLife

OneLife Church
Powell, Tenn.

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BU@Pathway (Ft. Wayne, Ind.)

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BU@Pathway

Pathway Community Church
Fort Wayne, Ind.

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BU@PCC (Ft. Wayne, Ind.)

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BU@Pathway

Bethel University at Pathway Community Church

Fort Wayne, Ind.

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BU@River City (Selma, Texas)

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BU@River City Community Church

River City Community Church
Selma, Texas

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BU@St. Mark School of Ministry (Mishawaka, Ind.)

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BU@St. Mark School of Ministry

St. Mark Missionary Church
Mishawaka, Ind.

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“This program will train and mentor young leaders to step into their leadership role with knowledge and expertise. Our goal is to help these leaders be able to tackle the future problems this world will be facing in the future, and help them be resilient and have the confidence to lead in whatever climate God takes them into.”

ADAM SHARP, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

BU@The Bridge (Decatur, Ind.)

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BU@The Bridge

The Bridge Community Church
Decatur, Ind.

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BU@UC (Muncie, Ind.)

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BU@UC

Bethel University at Union Chapel
Muncie, Ind.

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BU@WGM Discovery Program (Peoria, Ariz.)

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BU@WGM Discovery Program

World Gospel Mission Southwest Ministires
Peoria, Ariz.

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Word Encouter Leadership Academy Powered by BU (Roseville, Mich.)

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Word Encouter Leadership Academy Powered by BU

Word Encounter Church
Roseville, Mich.

Hear from Nappanee Missionary Church Senior Pastor Dave Engbrecht and the first class of BU@NMC students.

What is BU-X?

BU-X stands for the Bethel University Extension Studies program. Bethel University is partnering with local churches, businesses and organizations to offer local, affordable, accredited, supported and practical education to students who are 18-24 years old. For more on our vision and mission visit, Our Story page. 

Are these degrees of the same quality as on-campus programs?

Bethel University offers fully accredited programs and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (or HLC). This program is able to utilize the same accredited degrees. We are on a notification basis with the HLC, meaning we notify them of any new site locations as we acquire them.

Who teaches courses?

There are online course offerings taught by BU professors. However, in the event your site grows to a large enough size, adjunct professors may be hired to teach at your location.

Do students still have access to financial aid?

Our financial aid staff counsels students on their financial aid package and payments. Students are not be able to receive Bethel granted scholarships due to the already reduced cost of tuition. See more about Tuition and Costs.

Where do students take classes?

Extension sites provide a location, internet access, and study space for students who are taking these online courses. Our Academic Director can help you walk through what is needed both physically and technologically.

Who will work with the Bethel University Staff?

Many sites delegate or hire a person who can facilitate the day-to-day operations of an on-site academic experience. This person and his/her staff also needs to be able to manage the daily operations, recruitment, academic advising, student leadership development and the practicum experience. The BU-X staff recommends that the site director initially commit 1-2 work days or 15-20 hours per week of administrative tasks, site planning and mentoring students.

How soon can we start?

The ideal time to begin an extension site at your location is one year in advance. If your site is within the HLC network, the timeline could be as short as six months. In most cases, you would begin recruiting your students in the fall of the school year before they could start attending classes at your location.

How does a semester work?

Session 1: First 7 Weeks

Class 1: Online or on-site (3 credits)

Class 2: Online or on-site (3 credits)

Session 2: Second 7 Weeks

Class 3: Online or on-site (3 credits)

Class 4: Online or on-site (3 credits)

Full Semester

One Practicum Class

3 credits, 14 weeks with a week’s break in between

Interested in becoming a Bethel University Extension Site?

Please fill out the form below or contact Jordan Dillon at Jordan.Dillon@BethelUniversity.edu.

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