Bethany Global University

For schools with similar names, see Bethany College (disambiguation).

Bethany Global University (formally Bethany College of Missions)^[1] is a private Evangelical Christian university in Bloomington, Minnesota. Its primary focus is on training missionaries and it was founded in 1948. It was one of nine work colleges^[2] in the United States until 2024 when it moved to a fully online format.^[3]

Bethany Global University

Motto	Living with eternity in view
Type	Private university
Established	1948
Religious affiliation	Evangelical Christian
Director	David Hasz
Students	145
Location	Bloomington , Minnesota , United States 44°47′45″N 93°22′15″W
Colors	Blue and White
Website	bethanygu.edu

History

Bethany Global University entrance in Bloomington, Minnesota

Bethany Global University, originated as the Bethany Fellowship Missionary Training Center in 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.^[4] Its founders were five families united by a shared commitment to Christian missionary work and a desire to spread the Gospel. These families sold their possessions and combined their resources to support the formation of a missions-focused organization. Their first headquarters, "Bethany House," was located in a 30-room home in Minneapolis.^[4] The name "Bethany" was inspired by the biblical village where Jesus often retreated to pray.

Academics

The institution offers educational programs with a focus on theology, ministry, and Biblical outreach. Programs include certificates, Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and master's programs. All of the university's degree programs are provided entirely online.