Bethany Theological Seminary as a graduate school and academy seeks to prepare people for Christian ministry and to educate those called as witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the cities and communities of the world. Bethany's educational program bears witness to the beliefs, heritage, and practices of the Church of the Brethren in the context of the whole Christian tradition. Among its values and goals, Bethany Theological Seminary:

Grounds its education in the confession that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior of the world and in the acceptance of the New Testament as our guide to faith and practice.

Features the historic Brethren testimonies of community, peace, justice, reconciliation, service, and simplicity.

Advocates a learning process that grounds theological education in spiritual formation within the life and ministry of communities of faith.

Affirms a style of education that brings us into close relationships with congregations, the world-wide church, the peoples of the world, and God's creation.

Seeks to equip the whole church to better discern its faith and calling. Invites into the community persons of both genders, and of all races, nations, and confessions.

Adopted by the Bethany Board of Trustees, November 1992