Admissions

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts

For incoming traditional college students eager to pursue a rigorous education in the liberal arts. (freshmen and transfers)

Master of Arts

For college graduates seeking expertise in Christian doctrine, specializing in Hebrew, missiology, or humanities in a traditional day-time format.

SEMINARY

Master of Divinity

For men called to vocational ministry as pastors, missionaries, or other roles.

EVENING PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Theology

For working adults aiming to finish their bachelor’s degree and prepare for ministry. (locations: Minneapolis and Hawaii)

Master of Arts

For working women and men aiming to be further equipped for ministry. (locations: Minneapolis and Hawaii)

Admissions Guides

Our team is at your service, ready to guide, encourage,
and pray for you through every step of this process.

 

Ryan Deck

Director of Admissions

Katie Semple

Admissions Representative

Julia Shepard

Admissions Assistant

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Individual Visits

We highly recommend and welcome you to a class visit! Sign up below for a visit, including a tour of the facilities, sitting in on a class, meeting with a faculty member, and an opportunity to talk with admissions. We look forward to getting to know you face-to-face!

College Classes

Monday – Friday

Various classes are available to visit. Fill out the registration to indicate your preferred date.

M.Div. Classes

Monday–Thursday

Various classes are available to visit. Fill out the registration to indicate your preferred date.

B.A. Classes (Evening)

Mondays – 6:00-10:00pm

Various classes are available to visit. Fill out the registration to indicate your preferred date.

M.A. Classes (Evening)

Mondays | 6:00–10:00pm
Various classes are available to visit. Fill out the registration to indicate your preferred date.

Spring Preview Day

Join us for our Spring Preview Day on Friday, April 26 to see what it looks like to study Great Books in light of the Greatest Book for the sake of the Great Commission. Our aim is to help you taste and see what it looks like to be a student at our school, so that you might discern God’s plan for your future educational endeavor.

One of the distinctive aspects of Bethlehem College and Seminary and one of our strongest commitments is to keep our programs affordable.

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Every full-time seminary and college student receives annually a $10,000 Serious Joy Scholarship funded by generous givers. Students are able to attend Bethlehem College and Seminary for less than half of the actual cost of tuition (see chart below).

SERIOUS JOY SCHOLARSHIP 60%
STUDENT PORTION 40%

Our aim is to enable students to pursue the Lord’s calling on their lives as soon after graduation as possible without the encumbrance of financial debt, which might otherwise delay their entry into full-time ministry.

Tuition Costs
Full Annual Tuition$18,000*
Serious Joy Scholarship$10,000
Net Student Tuition$8,000
Other Costs
Housing (Rent + Utilities)$4,800**
Books$1,000
Estimated Costs$5,800

*Average annual net tuition. May vary for resident undergraduates based on number of credit hours taken.

**Housing assumes single individual living with roommates.

Estimated costs are for U.S. students. See below for international student costs.

1
Complete Online Application

Applying to Bethlehem College and Seminary is simple. You can begin the online application process at the top of this page.

2
Submit Supplemental Material
  • Transcripts: All college applicants must request transcripts from high school and all other colleges they have attended (if any). Seminary applicants must request transcripts from all undergraduate institutions they attended.
  • Test Scores: Unless an applicant has 24 college credits or more, they must submit an ACT, CLT, or SAT score. Bethlehem requires a minimum score of 21 for the ACT, 70 for the CLT, and 980 for the SAT. Seminary or Degree Completion Program applicants need not submit standardized tests scores.
  • References: In the online application every applicant will provide contact information for a pastoral and academic reference. Admissions staff will work with the applicant and reference to ensure the reference forms are completed.
3
Finish Entrance Interview

All applicants to the college or seminary will be interviewed by a staff or faculty member to complete the admissions process. Admissions staff will arrange the interview after applicants complete the online application and submit all supplemental material.

1
Complete Online Application

Bethlehem College and Seminary is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. You can begin the online application process at the top of this page. International students should note that their applications may not follow the typical timeline. Applications may take as long as 18 months to complete. The deadline for international seminary applications is March 1.

2
Fill out additional international applicant form
  • Statement of Understanding
3
Submit official TOEFL or ACT/SAT score

All students for whom English is not their first language are also required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For students taking the TOEFL, Bethlehem requires that they take the internet based test (TOEFL iBT®). A score of at least 90 is required for the TOEFL iBT®; a score of 7 is required for the IELTS.
College applicants whose native language is English may submit an ACT, CLT, or SAT score. The minimum ACT score is 21, the minimum CLT score is 70 and the minimum SAT score is 1060.

4
Send in transcript evaluation from an independent agency

As an International applicant you need to have your transcript evaluated by an independent agency. Bethlehem recommends these agencies:

These agencies offer a few different types of evaluation reports. You need to request one that includes course-by-course review, which means the transcript that you send them must not only have grades but also list each course. Then you must have them send a copy of the evaluation to:

Admissions
Bethlehem College and Seminary
720 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55415

The typical protocol is for the evaluating agency to send the college/university their official report along with a copy of the original transcript.

5
Visa Application

Once your application is accepted, the process for applying for a F-1 Visa begins. At this point, the following forms must be submitted:

  • Financial Affidavit
  • Proof of funding (single – $23,580/year; married – $33,440/year)
  • Health History Forms
  • $2,000 deposit

 

6
Ensure approved visa is received by Bethlehem College and Seminary.

Once your visa has been reviewed by Bethlehem College and Seminary, you will receive your final admissions decision.

I'm a U.S. Student
1
Complete Online Application

Applying to Bethlehem College and Seminary is simple. You can begin the online application process at the top of this page.

2
Submit Supplemental Material
  • Transcripts: All college applicants must request transcripts from high school and all other colleges they have attended (if any). Seminary applicants must request transcripts from all undergraduate institutions they attended.
  • Test Scores: Unless an applicant has 24 college credits or more, they must submit an ACT, CLT, or SAT score. Bethlehem requires a minimum score of 21 for the ACT, 70 for the CLT, and 980 for the SAT. Seminary or Degree Completion Program applicants need not submit standardized tests scores.
  • References: In the online application every applicant will provide contact information for a pastoral and academic reference. Admissions staff will work with the applicant and reference to ensure the reference forms are completed.
3
Finish Entrance Interview

All applicants to the college or seminary will be interviewed by a staff or faculty member to complete the admissions process. Admissions staff will arrange the interview after applicants complete the online application and submit all supplemental material.

I'm an International Student
1
Complete Online Application

Bethlehem College and Seminary is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. You can begin the online application process at the top of this page. International students should note that their applications may not follow the typical timeline. Applications may take as long as 18 months to complete. The deadline for international seminary applications is March 1.

2
Fill out additional international applicant form
  • Statement of Understanding
3
Submit official TOEFL or ACT/SAT score

All students for whom English is not their first language are also required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For students taking the TOEFL, Bethlehem requires that they take the internet based test (TOEFL iBT®). A score of at least 90 is required for the TOEFL iBT®; a score of 7 is required for the IELTS.
College applicants whose native language is English may submit an ACT, CLT, or SAT score. The minimum ACT score is 21, the minimum CLT score is 70 and the minimum SAT score is 1060.

4
Send in transcript evaluation from an independent agency

As an International applicant you need to have your transcript evaluated by an independent agency. Bethlehem recommends these agencies:

These agencies offer a few different types of evaluation reports. You need to request one that includes course-by-course review, which means the transcript that you send them must not only have grades but also list each course. Then you must have them send a copy of the evaluation to:

Admissions
Bethlehem College and Seminary
720 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55415

The typical protocol is for the evaluating agency to send the college/university their official report along with a copy of the original transcript.

5
Visa Application

Once your application is accepted, the process for applying for a F-1 Visa begins. At this point, the following forms must be submitted:

  • Financial Affidavit
  • Proof of funding (single – $23,580/year; married – $33,440/year)
  • Health History Forms
  • $2,000 deposit

 

6
Ensure approved visa is received by Bethlehem College and Seminary.

Once your visa has been reviewed by Bethlehem College and Seminary, you will receive your final admissions decision.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Bethlehem College and Seminary admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.