Bethany Bible College

infobox University
name= Bethany Bible College


motto= "Preparing World-Class Christian Leaders"
established= 1945 (Woodstock, NB)
moved 1947 (Yarmouth, NS)
moved 1965 (Sussex, NB)
type= private
faculty= 26
staff= 40
president= David Medders
students= 300
city= Sussex
state = NB
country= Canada
campus = Rural
athletics = Bethany Blazers
affiliations = The Wesleyan Church
Association for Biblical Higher Education
Association of Christian Schools International
Christian Holiness Partnership
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, CHEC
location=
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website= http://www.bbc.ca

Bethany Bible College is a small Christian university associated with the Wesleyan Church in the town of Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. It is chartered by the province of New Brunswick and can grant Bachelor of Arts degrees.

About Bethany

Bethany Bible College, a fully accredited college affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, offers programs of study focused on preparing men and women for Christian ministry.

History

Bethany Bible College was founded in October 1945, in Woodstock, New Brunswick by the Alliance of the Reformed Baptist Church of Canada. Known as the Holiness Bible Institute, its primary purpose was the training of ministers to serve the Reformed Baptist Church within the Atlantic region. In 1947, the school was relocated to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and renamed Bethany Bible College.

In 1965, Bethany relocated a second time to its present location in Sussex, New Brunswick. In July 1966, the Alliance of the Reformed Baptist Church of Canada joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Two years later in June 1968, the Wesleyan Methodist Church merged with the Pilgrim Holiness Church to form what is known today as The Wesleyan Church.

Over the course of time, the College has also made significant advances in its academic programs. In May 1970, the General Board of Administration of The Wesleyan Church authorized Bethany Bible College to award the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion, the basic four-year program for those entering full-time ministerial service. In 1983, the Province of New Brunswick, through official legislation, authorized Bethany to grant church-related degrees. Accreditation was granted in 1987 by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and reaffirmed in 1997.

Location

Bethany Bible College is located on the west side of Sussex, New Brunswick. The campus is split between the lower campus located off Main Street and the upper campus located on top of a hill. The back side of campus is ringed by the Kennebecasis River.

Lower campus

Upper campus

Degrees offered

*Bachelor of Theology
*Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
*Bachelor of Arts in Christian School Education
*Bachelor of Arts in Religion
*Certificate in Extreme Discipleship "(a 1-year program for people who want to grow in their walk with the Lord but who are following a professional path other than ministry)"

Major and Minor programs of study

*Children's Ministry
*Christian Counseling
*Christian Education
*Church Planting
*Global Ministry
*Music Ministry
*Pastoral Ministry
*Youth Ministry

Athletics

Bethany athletic teams are known as The Bethany Blazers. All teams use the Blazer logo which is a red flame.

Bethany Blazer Collegiate Teams
*Men’s Softball
*Women’s Softball
*Men’s Soccer/Co-ed Soccer
*Co-ed Hockey
*Men’s Basketball
*Women’s Basketball
*Co-ed Volleyball

Intramural Sports Opportunities for Students
*Badminton
*Ball hockey
*Basketball
*Beach Volleyball
*Curling
*Golf
*Soccer
*Table Tennis
*Tennis
*Volleyball

Other Leisure and Recreational Activities
*Canoeing and kayaking the Kennebecasis River and Saint John River
*Cross-country skiing at Fundy National Park or the walking trails of Sussex
*Downhill skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Poley Mountain Ski Resort
*Golfing at the Sussex Golf Course
*Hiking and camping at Fundy Park, Caton’s Island or the nearby “bluff”
*Horseback riding at Circle Square Ranch
*Ice skating at the 8th Hussars arena or Sussex Corner outdoor rink
*Indoor swimming at the Fairway Inn
*Sea kayaking in Alma, New Brunswick on the Bay of Fundy
*Skateboarding at the 8th Hussars sports arena
*Walking trails of Sussex

External links

* [http://www.bbc.ca Bethany Bible College]
* [http://www.bbc.ca/admissions Bethany Bible College - Admissions]
* [http://www.bbc.ca/alumni Bethany Bible College - Alumni]
* [http://www.bbc.ca/life/athletics.asp Bethany Bible College - Athletics]
* [http://www.bbc2.ca/rooms Bethany Bible College - Conference Services]
* [http://www.bbc2.ca/encounter Bethany Bible College - Encounter Youth Conference]
* [http://www.bbc.ca/exalt Bethany Bible College - Exalt Summer Youth Choir]