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

Zach Boyum

Admissions Assistant

Katie Semple

Senior Admissions Representative

Joshua Wilks

Seminary Admissions Representative

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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.

Winter Preview Day

Join us Wednesday, February 26 to see what it looks like to study at Bethlehem College and Seminary. You’ll sit in on classes, attend chapel, and interact with students and professors over lunch.

College and Seminary Preview Day and Theology for Everyone Weekend

Join us Friday, April 4 to see what it looks like to study at Bethlehem College and Seminary. Immediately following, we will be hosting Theology for Everyone Weekend.

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.

U.S. Student Checklist

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 1060 for the SAT. Seminary or Evening 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.

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.

 

Ryan Deck

Director of Admissions

Ryan Deck serves as Director of Admissions for Bethlehem College and Seminary. He completed his M.Div. at Bethlehem Seminary in 2024. He obtained a B.A. in Business as well as an M.B.A. before his time in seminary. Ryan was born and raised in Orange County, California, and relocated in 2020 to be a part of what God is doing at Bethlehem. Outside of work and study, he likes to lift weights, eat good food, play and watch sports, beat college students at Spikeball, and surf whenever he gets back to SoCal.

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Zach Boyum

Admissions Administrative Assistant

Zach Boyum serves as the Admissions Administrative Assistant for Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is currently pursuing his B.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies at Bethlehem College, anticipating graduation in May 2027. Zach was born and raised in California and relocated to Minneapolis to pursue his degree. Outside of work and study, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and experimenting with craft coffee.

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Katie Semple

Admissions Representative

Katie Semple serves as the Admissions Representative for Bethlehem College and Seminary. She lived overseas in Puno, Peru from 2019-2022 as part of a church-planting team and is currently pursuing her B.A. in Theology and Letters at Bethlehem College. She is excited to help prospective students find clarity of mind and joy in the Lord as they make their college decision.

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Joshua Wilks

Seminary Admissions Representative

Joshua Wilks serves as an Admissions Representative for Bethlehem’s Seminary and Evening Programs. He is originally from Washington State and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute. He is thoroughly enjoying his studies in the MDiv program, though outside of class, he loves spending time with his wife Abigail, being with his Church family, and playing with his one-year-old son’s toys.

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