Bethlehem College and Seminary was formed by action of The Bethlehem Institute Board of Directors in 2008 as a full, degree-granting institution. The Bethlehem Institute has since been renamed by board action to Bethlehem College and Seminary.
Bethlehem College and Seminary (BCS) is pursuing licensing with the State of Minnesota and regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Our goal is to complete the licensing process by the summer of 2010. While securing accreditation is a longer process, our aim is to complete this within the next five years, Lord-willing. Students who graduate from BCS prior to accreditation will be earning unaccredited degrees.
Students should, therefore, keep in mind that other colleges and universities may not initially accept BCS credit. Students who graduate or transfer from BCS prior to accreditation may have to follow an appeal process at accredited institutions to which they are applying. While BCS cannot make any guarantee regarding the success of appeals, we are committed to the highest standards of educational quality and to helping students demonstrate these standards in the academic appeals processes.
Bethlehem College and Seminary is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.