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Bethlehem College & Seminary

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Bethlehem College & Seminary

Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Bethlehem Baptist Church

Bethlehem College & Seminary is a small, Christ-centered college in Minneapolis affiliated with Bethlehem Baptist Church. Every Bachelor of Arts student takes four required theology courses, including Old and New Testament surveys, and faculty agree to teach under the college's published Affirmation of Faith.

Faith life at a glance

Questions students ask

Where do I find community?

Students live in houses named for historic figures who exemplify Christian witness.

Source: bcsmn.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The program prepares students for Christian service in the home and church, and for missions and leadership vocations.

Source: bcsmn.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Six student houses, each meeting regularly.)
  • Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: All faculty (All faculty agree to the Affirmation of Faith.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Four required four-credit theology courses in the Bachelor of Arts core (Old and New Testament surveys, Advanced Doctrine 1 and 2). Chapel is not counted.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (The Theology and Global Studies major is the only missions-focused program found.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 0 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Four required four-credit theology courses in the Bachelor of Arts core (Old and New Testament surveys, Advanced Doctrine 1 and 2). Chapel is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts Core Timeline | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament Survey & Theology 4 total: 16”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires Old Testament Survey & Theology (4 credits) of every student.
      “New Testament Survey & Theology 4”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires New Testament Survey & Theology (4 credits) of every student.
      “Advanced Doctrine 1: God, Scripture, Man”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires Advanced Doctrine 1: God, Scripture, Man (4 credits).
      “Advanced Doctrine 2: Sin, Christ, Holy Spirit”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires Advanced Doctrine 2: Sin, Christ, Holy Spirit (4 credits).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
    Sources (2)
    1. Bachelor of Arts Core Timeline | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament Survey & Theology 4 total: 16”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires Old Testament Survey & Theology (4 credits) of every student.
      “New Testament Survey & Theology 4”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires New Testament Survey & Theology (4 credits) of every student.
    2. College | Bethlehem College and Seminarybcsmn.edu/college · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament Survey & Theology | 4 |”
      The current core table lists Old Testament Survey & Theology (4 credits) in year 1.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts Core | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “approaches all of human knowledge from a confessionally Reformed theological perspective”
      The core approaches all of human knowledge from a confessionally Reformed theological perspective, under the discipline of theology.
      “Students will demonstrate a thorough grasp of the system of Christian doctrine as found in Scripture and developed through church history.”
      A stated core objective is a thorough grasp of Christian doctrine as found in Scripture.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology and Biblical Studies | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts: Theology and Biblical Studies”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Theology and Biblical Studies is offered.
      “This is a degree program designed for those perceiving a call to vocations in Christian missions service and leadership.”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Theology and Global Studies prepares students for Christian missions vocations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Affirmation of Faith | Bethlehem College and Seminarybcsmn.edu/about/affirmation-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bethlehem College and Seminary is a confessional institution that embraces the doctrinal beliefs set forth in the Bethlehem College and Seminary Affirmation of Faith.”
      The college publishes an Affirmation of Faith and embraces its doctrinal beliefs.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Six student houses, each meeting regularly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Bethlehem College House System | Bethlehem College and Seminarybcsmn.edu/house-system · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “which meets regularly to deepen friendships and strengthen each other’s faith through life together”
      Each student is assigned to a non-residential house that meets regularly for spiritual growth and friendship.
      “These houses were named by student founders after historic figures who exemplify the life of Christian witness”
      The six houses are named after historic Christian figures.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (All faculty agree to the Affirmation of Faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Declaration | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As faculty, we joyfully agree to abide by the Bethlehem College and Seminary Affirmation of Faith in our instruction”
      Faculty agree to abide by the Affirmation of Faith in their instruction.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (The Theology and Global Studies major is the only missions-focused program found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology and Global Studies | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This is a degree program designed for those perceiving a call to vocations in Christian missions service and leadership.”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Theology and Global Studies prepares students for Christian missions vocations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts Core Objectives | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students will demonstrate skills needed for Christian service in the home, church,”
      A core objective is skills for Christian service in the home, church and world.

Strengths

  • Every Bachelor of Arts student takes four required theology courses, including Old and New Testament surveys.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts Core Timeline | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament Survey & Theology 4 total: 16”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires Old Testament Survey & Theology (4 credits) of every student.
      “New Testament Survey & Theology 4”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires New Testament Survey & Theology (4 credits) of every student.
      “Advanced Doctrine 1: God, Scripture, Man”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires Advanced Doctrine 1: God, Scripture, Man (4 credits).
      “Advanced Doctrine 2: Sin, Christ, Holy Spirit”
      The Bachelor of Arts core requires Advanced Doctrine 2: Sin, Christ, Holy Spirit (4 credits).
  • The college publishes an Affirmation of Faith, and faculty agree to abide by it in their instruction.
    Sources (2)
    1. Affirmation of Faith | Bethlehem College and Seminarybcsmn.edu/about/affirmation-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bethlehem College and Seminary is a confessional institution that embraces the doctrinal beliefs set forth in the Bethlehem College and Seminary Affirmation of Faith.”
      The college publishes an Affirmation of Faith and embraces its doctrinal beliefs.
    2. Community Declaration | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As faculty, we joyfully agree to abide by the Bethlehem College and Seminary Affirmation of Faith in our instruction”
      Faculty agree to abide by the Affirmation of Faith in their instruction.
  • Six student houses meet regularly for spiritual growth and friendship.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Bethlehem College House System | Bethlehem College and Seminarybcsmn.edu/house-system · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “which meets regularly to deepen friendships and strengthen each other’s faith through life together”
      Each student is assigned to a non-residential house that meets regularly for spiritual growth and friendship.
      “These houses were named by student founders after historic figures who exemplify the life of Christian witness”
      The six houses are named after historic Christian figures.
  • The core is described as organized around theology, with a stated objective of a thorough grasp of Christian doctrine.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts Core | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “approaches all of human knowledge from a confessionally Reformed theological perspective”
      The core approaches all of human knowledge from a confessionally Reformed theological perspective, under the discipline of theology.
      “Students will demonstrate a thorough grasp of the system of Christian doctrine as found in Scripture and developed through church history.”
      A stated core objective is a thorough grasp of Christian doctrine as found in Scripture.

Concerns

  • Worship is described as taking place in the affiliated church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus and Locations | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The main campus of Bethlehem College and Seminary is located around and at Bethlehem Baptist”
      The main campus is located around and at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
  • The core objectives name Christian service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Arts Core Objectives | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students will demonstrate skills needed for Christian service in the home, church,”
      A core objective is skills for Christian service in the home, church and world.

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Campus ministry home

Bethlehem College House System

  • Address: 720 13th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1793
  • Location: On campus

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Source: bcsmn.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, bcsmn.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, bcsmn.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. About | Bethlehem College and Seminarybcsmn.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “a small, Christ-centered college and seminary affiliated with Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota”
    The college is affiliated with Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis.
  2. Campus and Locations | Academic Catalog 2025-26bcsmn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Academic-Catalog-25-26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The main campus of Bethlehem College and Seminary is located around and at Bethlehem Baptist”
    The main campus is located around and at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Christian clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • College houses
    Meets regularly
    Six non-residential houses, each assigned to students, meet regularly for spiritual growth, friendship and events.
    bcsmn.edu, bcsmn.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
92
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 57% · Women 43%
Total students194
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
70%
First-year retention100%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$25
Early action deadline
College website, 2026-27
November 1
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,405 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants0%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies100%

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates25%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older18%
On-campus room and board (per year)$7,000
Students per faculty member11 to 1
Faculty who are full-time88%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$824IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 21% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)About 6 miles away
Town population427,246Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreMinneapolisIn or next to this city
Typical weather15°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Lower St Anthony Falls, MN

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Christian churches nearby

Map of Bethlehem College & Seminary, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miBethlehem College House System: 0.0 miBethlehem College & Seminary (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Bethlehem College & Seminary a Christian college?
Yes. Bethlehem College & Seminary is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Bethlehem Baptist Church.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 486053
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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