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Joshua Greever, Ph.D.
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Associate Professor of New Testament Dr. Greever has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses since 2015. He previously served at Grand Canyon University as Associate Professor of New Testament and served as the department chair for the undergraduate Christian Studies program. He is also an ordained minister who formerly pastored Pleasant Home […]
David Haines, Ph.D.
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Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy David Haines grew up in a Christian home in Ontario, Canada. After obtaining a B.Th. and serving on a team of pastors at a local Baptist church in Trois-Rivières, QC, David moved with his family to Charlotte, NC, to pursue an M.A. in Philosophy at Southern Evangelical Seminary. David […]
Rocky Coleman, Ph.D.
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Rochester Site Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Theology and Global Studies Rocky has served in a variety of ministry roles that include the pastorate, missions, and academia. He joined the Bethlehem College & Seminary faculty in the Spring of 2021, and he currently serves as the coordinator of the Rochester extension site. His publications include: An Examination […]
Jonathon Woodyard, M.Div.
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Assistant Professor of Theology & History Jonathon is married to Gina and they have two energetic boys, Calvin and Caleb. Jonathon is an avid fan of Kentucky basketball (Go Big Blue), enjoys the outdoors, likes to read a good book from time to time, and finds history fascinating. Jonathon earned a B.A. in Biblical and […]
Jared Compton, Ph.D.
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B.A., Bob Jones University
M.Div., Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Dallas Pitts, Ph.D.
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B.A. (Double Major: Biblical Studies and English), Blue Mountain College
M.Div. (Biblical Languages), Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. (Systematic and Philosophical Theology), Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Lewis Guest IV, M.Div.
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B.S., Southeastern University
M.Div., Bethlehem College & Seminary
Betsy Howard, M.A.
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B.A., Hillsdale College
M.A. (English), University of St. Thomas
Ph.D. (ABD), University of Minnesota
David Howard, Ph.D.
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B.S. (Biology), Geneva College
M.A. (Theological Studies: Old Testament), Wheaton College
A.M. (Near Eastern Studies), University of Michigan
Ph.D. (Near Eastern Studies), University of Michigan
Dieudonné Tamfu, Ph.D.
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B.Th., Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary
Graduate Certificate, The Bethlehem Institute
M.A., Bethel Seminary
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Biblical Theology)
Academics
The aim of education is not preparing someone for a particular job but preparing someone to be a certain kind of person.
Skills are, of course, vital—but one look at contemporary corporate culture demonstrates the danger of brilliance without backbone. Any education that is worth its salt does more than just fill a person’s head with knowledge or equip them with skills to be a widget-maker; it prepares them to be clear thinkers who love truth, goodness, and beauty, and who can articulate these realities in speech and writing. But, even now, very few universities pursue those things with the foundation that was common to the earliest and best universities—that there is a ‘unity’ that holds together the ‘diversity’ in the university. That unity is the One through whom and by whom all things were created (Col. 1:15–17) and the one for whom all of our educational pursuits exist.
Educational Philosophy
Theological Vision
Bethlehem College & Seminary is a confessional institution that embraces the doctrinal beliefs set forth in the Bethlehem College & Seminary Affirmation of Faith. We joyfully embrace the historic Christian teaching on the Trinity and the incarnation of Jesus Christ as set forth in the Nicene and Chalcedonian creeds. We are reformed in our soteriology, charismatic in our affections, and baptistic in our ecclesiology. We hold all of our theological positions in submission to God’s inerrant and infallible Word.
Habits of Mind and Heart
Truly well-educated people have the habits of mind and heart to go on learning what they need to learn to live in a Christ-exalting way for the rest of their lives—in whatever sphere of life they pursue.
These habits apply to all objects in the world, but most importantly the Bible.
- to observe subject matter accurately and thoroughly
- to understand clearly what you have observed
- to evaluate fairly what you understood by deciding what is true and valuable
- to feel intensely according to the value of what you have evaluated
- to apply wisely and helpfully in life what you understand and feel
- to express in speech and writing and deeds what you have seen, understood, felt, and applied in such a way that its clarity, truth, and value can be known and enjoyed by others
Socratic Methodology
It is our conviction that adults learn best through asking questions and solving problems. Thus, we seek to limit the amount of direct lectures in our programs and instead utilize Socratic discussions that will provoke deeper reflection on the course material. In addition, interactive discussions require students to develop key interpersonal and relational skills such as humility, tact, and patience.
Cost Effective
We believe that one of the biggest obstacles facing college graduates is the amount of debt accumulated in gaining a quality education. We will not contribute much to the advancement of the kingdom if we produce godly theologians, passionate missionaries, and faithful leaders who are saddled with so much debt that they cannot effectively pursue their ministry callings until they have paid off their loans. Therefore, we seek to provide the highest quality education at the most affordable price. To this end, we are working hard to find ways to fund our operations outside of student tuition. We are always seeking generous partners who will help us to establish a healthy endowment so that we can launch students into fruitful, God-centered service without the shackles of college debt.
Curriculum
Bethlehem College & Seminary is fundamentally committed to the coherence of all knowledge in Jesus Christ. Arising from this commitment is the belief that students learn best when they are guided by capable instructors through a systematic body of knowledge. Thus, we believe our students are best served by carefully structured programs comprised of courses which intentionally and logically build on one another rather than a haphazard conglomeration of courses which have little discernible connection to one another. For a complete consideration of the curriculum, please consult the Bethlehem College & Seminary Academic Catalog.
Degrees
SEMINARY
Master of DivinityMaster of Theology
COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Biblical StudiesBachelor of Arts in Theology and Global StudiesBachelor of Arts in Theology and LettersAccelerated Master’s
EVENING DEGREES
Bachelor of TheologyMaster of Arts in Exegesis and Theology
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