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Revision as of 16:31, 17 March 2009

For other places with the same name, see Bethel College.
Bethel College
File:BethelCollegeIndianaLogoStack.jpg
MottoForward, With Christ at the Helm
TypePrivate, Evangelical Christian
Established1947
Endowment$7.8 million[1]
PresidentDr. Steven R. Cramer
Students1,964
Undergraduates2,000+
Postgraduates120+
Location
Mishawaka
,
IN
,
USA
Campussuburban: 75 acres (0.30 km²)
AthleticsFile:BethelCollegeIndianaSpiritMark.jpg
18 NAIA teams,
The Pilots
AffiliationsMissionary Church
Websitewww.BethelCollege.edu

Bethel College is a liberal arts institution located in South Bend (Mishawaka), Indiana. It was established in 1947 by a Mennonite group which was one of the founding members of the Missionary Church. Bethel College continues to be affiliated with the Missionary Church.[2]

Academics

Bethel College offers undergraduate, graduate and adult degree programs through the School of Religion and Philosophy, the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business & Social Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, the School of Adult Studies and the Office of Graduate Studies.

Accreditations and Memberships

Bethel is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. 

Indiana Division of Professional Standards.
The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). 
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. 
Indiana State Board of Nursing, Health Professions Bureau. 
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Notable alumni

  • Jacob Bawa, former Nigerian ambassador to Italy
  • William Hossler, current President of the Missionary Church
  • John Moran, former President of the Missionary Church
  • Eric Stults, pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Justin Masterson, pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization

Guest speakers

President George W. Bush held a political fundraiser on the campus of Bethel College (February 2006) for then Congressman Chris Chocola. Other notable speakers to visit the Bethel College campus include Alvin Plantinga, Richard Swinburne, Dallas Willard, William Lane Craig and Frank Peretti

Facility development

Since 1992 Bethel College has undergone several major building projects including:

  • Four apartment style residence halls
  • 210-bed residence hall
  • Chapel/Fine Arts Center
  • Wiekamp Athletic Center
  • Jenkins Stadium renovations, including new press box & runs-by-inning scoreboard
  • Five story Academic/Technology Center
  • Six apartment units
  • Expanded exercise facilities
  • Sufficient Grounds Coffee House
  • Bookstore
  • Addition to the Middleton Hall of Science
  • Brick boulevard entrance with water fountain
  • Bowen Library

Recently, Bethel College purchased land adjacent to the south end of the campus for future building endeavors.

Athletics

Bethel College offers 17 sports, as well as cheerleading and competes in the Mid-Central Conference of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division 1 (basketball division 2) as well as the National Christian College Athletic Association.

Sports

Philosophy towards sports

Bethel College's philosophy concerning sports is as follows: "We celebrate the true spirit of sport. The true spirit that binds Bethel athletes is their devotion to sport and learning, faith in God, and commitment to serving the larger world around them."

The Pilots' athletic accomplishments:

  • NCCAA National Sports Ministries Award
  • 125 Academic All-Americans
  • 200 All-Americans
  • 22 national team championships
  • 25 national Coach of the Year awards

In addition to athletic competition, Bethel College encourages athletes to undertake short-term missionary work. To date, 30 missions trips have been taken by athletic groups.

References

  1. 1 endowment "America's Best Colleges 2006". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved January 19 2006. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)

  1. ^ http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drglance_1787_brief.php
  2. ^ http://www.bethelcollege.edu/about/bc_history.php
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