Bethany University

800 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

http://www.bethany.edu/

World Missions Globe which represents Bethany's commitment to worldwide missions around the world, is outside the library at Bethany University.
World Missions Globe which represents Bethany's commitment to worldwide missions around the world, is outside the library at Bethany University.
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School Description

Provided by Bethany University

Founded in 1919 as a training center for an urban San Francisco ministry, Bethany University was the first college founded by the Assemblies of God. Today, the school is a four-year, Christian university offering associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in the arts and sciences and professional studies on-campus, online and in distributed locations.

Our vibrant, close-knit community is located on California's Central Coast, minutes from the beaches of Santa Cruz and in close proximity to Silicon Valley, Monterey and San Francisco where students enjoy opportunities for internships, ministries and entertainment.

Bethany University adheres to the Doctrinal Statement of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

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Bethany University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Bethany University is a four-year private Christian university located in Scotts Valley, California in Santa Cruz County. It is endorsed by the American arm of the Assemblies of God, a large Pentecostal fellowship (denomination). It was formerly called Bethany Bible College and Bethany College. It is part of the NAIA in the California Pacific Conference for athletics.

History

Bethany University is the oldest of the several Assemblies of God institutions of higher education. It was founded in 1919 as Glad Tidings Bible Institute at 1280 Webster Street, San Francisco, California to be the training school for an inner-city ministry in San Francisco conducted by Robert and Mary Craig. Through the next three decades the church and school enjoyed an international reputation as a strategic source of Christian workers.

Academics and accreditation

Since 1947 the university has been the official leadership program for the Northern California and Nevada District of the Assemblies of God. The school was relocated to its present site in Scotts Valley in 1950 and became a four-year, degree granting institution in 1955. Bethany was accredited with the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in 1966. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognized Bethany's teacher education program in 1968.

In 1990 the name was changed to Bethany College of the Assemblies of God, and was later designated with University status in 2005.

It appears the WASC accredidation warning against Bethany has been removed, thanks to all the hard work from all who have contributed to this monumental effort.

School of Theological Studies

Biblical and Theological Studies
Church Leadership
Church Leadership & Children's Ministries
Church Leadership & Urban Ministries
Church Ministries
Church Music
General Ministries
Music Ministries Leadership
Youth Ministries Leadership

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Assemblies of God Church
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
Bethany

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
535
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,310
Students Receiving Aid:
94%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at Bethany University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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    • Film and Theater See more schools with programs in Film and Theater
      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
        A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.
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      • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
        A program that prepares individuals to enter a seminary or other program leading to religious ordination, or a related religious vocation.
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      • Youth Ministry
        A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills, religious education, youth counseling, small group leadership, planning and organizing youth activities, volunteer supervision, and youth evangelism and worship.
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Communication & Media

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  • Education

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      • Early Childhood Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
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      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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      • Social Science Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.
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      • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
        A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
      A program that focuses on the dynamic social relations between and among majority and minority groups and different minority groups, and ways to promote mutual tolerance, inter-group cooperation, and the leadership and management of diverse groups and diversity issues in family, educational, recreational, and work settings. Includes instruction in ethnic and cultural studies, group psychology, sociology, anthropology, conflict resolution, human services and resources, and applications to various functional environments.
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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • General Social Sciences
      A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Education

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      • General Education
        A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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Certificate Programs at Bethany University

  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Mental & Social Health Services See more schools with programs in Mental & Social Health Services
      • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
        A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Men 52%
Women 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 62%
Hispanic 17%
Other 11%
African-American 7%
Asian 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 80%
Out-of-State 20%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 80%
Nevada 5%
Missouri 1%
Pennsylvania 1%
Arizona 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 63%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (California Pacific Conference)
Baseball (California Pacific Conference)
Track (California Pacific Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 15,310    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 14,600    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 710    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,352 48%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 7,058 23%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,320 67%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,606 80%  
Any Aid:
  94%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 54% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 71%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 400, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 520
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 26%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 11, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Photos

  • World Missions Globe which represents Bethany's commitment to worldwide missions around the world, is outside the library at Bethany University.
    World Missions Globe which represents Bethany's commitment to worldwide missions around the world, is outside the library at Bethany University. [source]
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    Image: Bethany.jpg [source]
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Bethany University
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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