Bethany Global University (formally Bethany College of Missions) is a

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. Its primary focus is on training missionaries and it was founded in 1948. It was one of nine work colleges in the United States until 2024 when it moved to a fully online format.

History

Bethany Global University, originated as the Bethany Fellowship Missionary Training Center in 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its founders were five families united by a shared commitment to Christian missionary work and a desire to spread the Gospel. These families sold their possessions and combined their resources to support the formation of a missions-focused organization. Their first headquarters, "Bethany House," was located in a 30-room home in Minneapolis. The name "Bethany" was inspired by the biblical village where Jesus often retreated to pray.

Academics

The institution offers educational programs with a focus on theology, ministry, and Biblical outreach. Programs include certificates,

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, and master's programs. All of the university's degree programs are provided entirely online.

References

External links

Official website
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