Bethlehem College and the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) jointly announced that the school is newly recognized as part of the ACCS Certified College Program. “This certification affirms that Bethlehem College adheres to high standards of classical Christian education, providing students with a robust and reliable educational experience,” said ACCS President David Goodwin. The […]
Just a few weeks ago, I had the honor of walking across the stage, receiving my Master’s of Divinity from the very institution where I serve as Admissions Director—our beloved Bethlehem College and Seminary. This milestone marks the culmination of a four-year journey immersed in academic rigor, spiritual growth, and a life-changing community. As I […]
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” (Col 2:6–7) I love the book of Colossians. It is one of my favorite New Testament books (among 26 others). I’m guessing that you […]
“Study Theology? Why in the world would you want to spend years of your life, and a great deal of energy and money, to study theology? What a waste of time!” “A philosophy degree? What, do you want to have a minimum wage salary for the rest of your life?” These, and many similar comments […]
I recently had the privilege of meeting with my fellow trustees and cabinet members at our final board meeting of this school year. On Friday, May 17th, we started our day with this devotional: Psalm 147:4-5 He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord […]
Bethlehem College and Seminary has named Joe Krekelberg to the office of Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. “How grateful we are to God that Joe Krekelberg’s considerable experience in financial administration and analysis have been made available to us in this new season,” said President Brian J. Tabb. “Joe is a longtime […]
There’s a big difference between starting and finishing, but one word carries both meanings. The word commencement is used in two common ways: the ceremony where degrees are conferred on graduates, and the beginning of a process. Commencement is the finish line for which students labor and toil—some for many years—in hopes of donning a […]
Bethlehem College and Seminary has appointed Zachary A. Howard, M.Div. ’16, to the position of Academic Dean. “Professor Howard is a graduate of our seminary, a leader, gifted teacher, scholar, and active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church,” said President Brian J. Tabb. “He enjoys my full confidence as well as that of our faculty colleagues, […]
On Wednesday mornings, I have the joy of meeting with three Bethlehem seminarian brothers to discuss making progress in our preaching for the good of the church and the glory of God. While reading a book called A Manual for Preaching: The Journey from Text to Sermon, I was impacted by a question we should […]
Jesus and Seneca were likely born the same year. The Gospel of John begins by highlighting the Stoic idea of the Logos. And Paul quotes from a Stoic poet when engaging Greek philosophers on the Areopagus in Acts 17. Clearly New Testament Christians lived in a society tuned in to Stoic philosophy.[1] If there is […]