Overview

A Biblical and Theological Studies major at Bethel University it’s for students who want to teach God’s word, serve in churches, or infuse their Christian faith into their work in businesses or nonprofits. It's for students with a deep interest in developing their worldview, and growing in their relationship with God. Students are mentored and guided to ask questions to discern their faith, their calling, and their impact on God’s kingdom. Graduates often pursue seminary or advanced degrees in Bible, theology, or religion so they can continue to grow as critical thinkers and develop skills for a range of career options.

What can I do with this degree?

Our graduates are living as salt and light as:

Pastors

Teachers or professors

Youth ministers

Ministry leaders

Chaplains

Writers/editors

Missionaries

Camp counselors or directors

Church planters

Directors of Christian organizations

Church administrators

Journalists

Humanitarian relief workers

Business leaders

Community organizers

Nonprofit directors

Social workers

Worship leaders

Lawyers

Urban ministry directors

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for National students.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from an accredited secondary school or equivalent

GPA of 3.0 (unweighted)

Test scores of 21 composite on the ACT or 920 on the SAT

Completed applications will be reviewed and considered on an individual basis. References and additional information may be requested in certain cases.

International students:

Graduation from an accredited secondary school or equivalent

Grad point average of 2.5 (unweighted)

Test scores of 21 composite on the ACT or 920 on the SAT

If English is not your primary language, minimum scores 80 iBT-TOEFL, 550 PBT-TOEFL, or 6.5 IELTS

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26700 USD / year

≈ 26700 USD / year
Out-of-State

26700 USD / year

≈ 26700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26700 USD / year

≈ 26700 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What can I do with this degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Paul

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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