Bethany Bible College
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Bethany Bible College is an evangelical Christian Bible college
associated with the Wesleyan Church
, located in Sussex, New Brunswick
, Canada
. It is chartered by the province of New Brunswick
.
by the Alliance of the Reformed Baptist Church of Canada 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 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.
On June 1, 2010, Dr. Mark Gorveatte, formerly the District Superintendent for the West-Michigan Wesleyan District, became the eleventh and current president of the college. Also in 2010, Dr. David Smith, formerly the Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University
, became Bethany's Vice President of Academic Affairs.
. 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
.
Bethany Blazer Collegiate Teams
Intramural Sports Opportunities for Students
Other Leisure and Recreational Activities
Bible college
Bible colleges are institutions of higher education that specialize in biblical studies. Curriculum is Bible-based and differs from that of liberal arts colleges or research universities. Bible colleges generally exclude the study of philosophy, unlike seminaries and theological colleges...
associated with the Wesleyan Church
Wesleyan Church
"Wesleyan" has been used in the title of a number of historic and current denominations, although the subject of this article is the only denomination to use that specific title...
, located in Sussex, New Brunswick
Sussex, New Brunswick
Sussex is a Canadian town in Kings County, New Brunswick.Sussex straddles the Kennebecasis River, 70 km northeast of Saint John, and is a major dairy products producer in the province...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is chartered by the province of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
.
History
Bethany Bible College was founded in October 1945, in Woodstock, New BrunswickWoodstock, New Brunswick
Woodstock is a Canadian town in Carleton County, New Brunswick located on the west bank of the Saint John River at the mouth of the Meduxnekeag River, 92 km west of Fredericton and close to the Canada – United States border and Houlton, Maine.- History :Woodstock was settled by Loyalists...
by the Alliance of the Reformed Baptist Church of Canada 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
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Yarmouth is a town and fishing port located on the Gulf of Maine in rural southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the shire town of Yarmouth County. The town is located in the heart of the world's largest lobster fishing grounds and has Canada's highest lobster catch.- History :The townsite may...
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 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
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
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.
On June 1, 2010, Dr. Mark Gorveatte, formerly the District Superintendent for the West-Michigan Wesleyan District, became the eleventh and current president of the college. Also in 2010, Dr. David Smith, formerly the Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University is a private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located in Marion, Indiana that is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church denomination...
, became Bethany's Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Location
Bethany Bible College is located on the west side of Sussex, New BrunswickSussex, New Brunswick
Sussex is a Canadian town in Kings County, New Brunswick.Sussex straddles the Kennebecasis River, 70 km northeast of Saint John, and is a major dairy products producer in the province...
. 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
Kennebecasis River
The Kennebecasis River is a tributary of the Saint John River in southern New Brunswick, Canada. The name Kennebecasis is thought to be derived from the Mi'kmaq "Kenepekachiachk", meaning "little long bay place." It runs for approximately 95 kilometres, draining an area in the Caledonia Highlands,...
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Lower campus
Nicholson Hall
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Burbury Administration Building
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Upper campus
Bridgeo House
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Faculty House
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Joan Phillippe House
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Townhouse
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Spiritual Life Department
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| Ingersoll Dorm
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Stairs Hall
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Mitchell Student Center
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Tom Phillippe Dorm
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Saunders Irving Chapel
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Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Christian School Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Religion
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Arts Degree in Evangelism & Compassion Ministry
Major and Minor programs of study
- Children's Ministry
- Christian Counseling
- Christian Education
- Church plantingChurch plantingChurch planting is a process that results in a new Christian church being established. It should be distinguished from church development, where a new service, new worship centre or fresh expression is created that is integrated into an already established congregation...
- Global Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Pastoral Ministry
- Youth Ministry
Athletics
Bethany athletic teams are known as The Bethany Blazers, who as of December 2010 were undefeated in their hockey league at a record of 9-0. This is the first time in BBC history for this to happen. All teams use the Blazer logo which is a red flame.Bethany Blazer Collegiate Teams
- Men’s Softball, Women’s Softball, 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 RiverKennebecasis RiverThe Kennebecasis River is a tributary of the Saint John River in southern New Brunswick, Canada. The name Kennebecasis is thought to be derived from the Mi'kmaq "Kenepekachiachk", meaning "little long bay place." It runs for approximately 95 kilometres, draining an area in the Caledonia Highlands,...
and Saint John River - Cross-country skiing at Fundy National ParkFundy National ParkFundy National Park is located on the Bay of Fundy, near the village of Alma, New Brunswick. The Park showcases both seashore habitats and highland Acadian forests...
or the walking trails of Sussex - Downhill skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Poley MountainPoley MountainPoley Mountain is located 10 km outside of Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. Poley Mountain is well known as the premier ski resort in southern New Brunswick. Sussex is well known as the dairy center of The Maritimes...
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 BrunswickAlma, New BrunswickAlma is a village in the parish of Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. The village is centered on the small delta of the Upper Salmon River and Cleveland Brook, where they empty into Salisbury Bay....
on the Bay of FundyBay of FundyThe Bay of Fundy is a bay on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small portion touching the U.S. state of Maine... - Skateboarding at the 8th Hussars sports arena (Via outdoor fenced in skate park)
- Walking trails of Sussex