Frequently Asked Questions
Finding
People
Q1. How do I find an email address for someone at Bethel?
Bethel has a public directory to find the email address of any current employee or student. Follow this link to the email directory, type in the appropriate box the last and first names of the person you wish to find, and click "Search."
Q2. How can I find the phone number, email or postal address of a student,
faculty, or staff?
For phone numbers, call the Bethel switchboard at 651.638.6400. The most frequently requested Bethel phone numbers are listed on our Contacts page.
To address an on-campus student, faculty, or staff, use one of the applicable Bethel campus addresses in the table below. Above the address include the person's name and Bethel P.O. Box number, if known (use the Online Public Directory to find the Bethel PO Box number of current students, staff, and faculty). Here's an example:
John Doe, PO #777 Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112- 6999
| Bethel University, St. Paul | Seminary St. Paul | Seminary San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112-6998 | Bethel Seminary 3949 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112-6999 | Bethel Seminary 6116 Arosa Street San Diego, CA 92115 |
| Seminary of the East | ||
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Bethel Seminary of the East
1605 North Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA 19025 |
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Q3. Where can I find someone knowledgeable about a specific topic?
We are currently in the process of creating an experts list. Look for it on the web site in coming months.
Information
About Bethel and Courses
Q4. How do I find information about courses offered at Bethel?
The Bethel College of Arts & Sciences Catalog and Bethel Seminary Catalog are on this web site. You can hot link to one of them or e-mail:
Bethel College of Arts & Sciences admissions, BUadmissions-cas@bethel.edu;
Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies, caps@bethel.edu;
Graduate School, gs@bethel.edu;
Bethel Seminary, bsem-admit@bethel.edu; or
Bethel Seminary, San Diego bssd-admit@bethel.edu.You can request information online by filling in the form, Request for Additional Information, then submitting it. Your request will go directly the the Office of Admissions and they will respond to you according to your request.
Q5. Does Bethel offer distance education courses?
Yes. The Graduate School offers an Ed.D., a doctorate in Educational Administration.
Bethel Seminary offers distance programs for the Master of Divinity; M.A. in Transformational Leadership; M.A. in Children’s & Family Ministry; M.A. in Christian Thought, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Visit the Bethel Virtual Seminary page for more information about these programs.
Q6. I'm interested in coming to Bethel University. How do I schedule a campus
visit?
Bethel College of Arts & Sciences Office of Admissions
Email: BUadmissions-cas@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.638.6242 or toll free 800.255.8706, ext. 6242
Visit the Admissions Events page for information on scheduled events and online registration form. To schedule a campus visit at another time, go to the Campus Visit page for information and an online registration form.Bethel Seminary Office of Admissions—St. Paul Campus
Email: bsem-admit@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.638.6288 or toll free 800.255.8706, ext. 6288Bethel Seminary Office of Admissions—San Diego Campus
Email: bssd-admit@bethel.edu
Phone: 619.582.8188 or toll free 800.238.4352Bethel College of Adult & Professional Studies
Email: caps@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.635.8000 or toll free 800.255.8706, ext. 8000Graduate School
Email: gs@bethel.edu
Phone: 651.635.8000 or toll free 800.255.8706, ext. 8000For a preview of the campuses, link to the photo tour on this website.
Q7. How do I get to the Bethel Campus?
Bethel is located approximately 10 minutes north of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Directions to the campus are found in Bethel's Directions to Campus and Area Maps page. This page offers links to several maps of both the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and campus maps for Bethel.
What's
New at Bethel
Q8. Where can I find schedules, statistics, or scores for Bethel athletics?
Follow the link below to the Bethel Athletics page. It lists coaches, rosters, schedules, standings, and statistics for all Bethel University Intercollegiate sports.
Q9. Where can I find the Bethel College of Arts & Sciences fine arts
calendar for music, theatre, and art events?
Link to the Campus Services, Schedules, and Special Events section. It lists campus resources, hours of operation and descriptive information; Bethel College academic calendar; final exam schedules; sports schedules and rosters; and chapel schedule.
Q10. Where can I find a schedule of events at the Benson Great Hall?
Link to Benson Great Hall Ticket Office Page. It lists the schedule, ticket information, directions, and maps of the area. You can also call the ticket office at 651.638.6333.
Q11. Where can I find information about current events at Bethel?
Follow the link below to the News page of Bethel's web site. It lists news releases, campus services, schedules, and special events. Visit the Events page for a calendar of events.
Alumni
and Parent Services
Q12. What is the Bethel Parents Hotline number?
Questions and comments during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, can be directed via phone to 651.638.6530. For emergencies after hours and on weekends, call Bethel Security at 651.638.6055.
Q13. As an alum of the Bethel University, what services are available to me?
Is there an alumni association or a way to contact other alumni?
Bethel has a wide variety of alumni services. For more information about alumni services and events, visit www.bethel.edu/alumni or send an email to the alumni office at alumni@bethel.edu.
Q14. How do I get a copy of my Bethel transcript?
Your signature is needed before a transcript can be sent out. Mail a letter with your full name, signature, Bethel ID number or Social Security number, and the address you'd like it sent to.
For transcripts from the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Adult & Professional Studies, or Graduate School (all formerly known as "Bethel College"), mail the signed letter with a $2 processing fee to:
Office of the Registrar
Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112-6999Call 651.638.6250 with any questions. Visit the registrar webpage for a transcript request form in PDF format.
For seminary transcripts, mail the signed letter with a $2 processing fee for an official transcript, $1 for an unofficial transcript, to:
Office of the Registrar
Bethel Seminary
3949 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112-6999Call 651.638.6181 with any questions.
Q15. What services are offered to parents of Bethel students?
Bethel provides a hotline phone number (see Q12 above), as well as events for parents such as Parents Weekend -- which includes seminars, a breakfast, and picnic for parents along with a football game and evening concert. Other services and events provided throughout the year include Valentine care packages for students, Women's Spring Celebration, all-school banquet served by Bethel parents, and a commencement banquet for parents of seniors. Bethel also sends out a newsletter for parents of students, with lists of what's going on at Bethel, including activities and events, as well as special opportunities for parents. For more information about services for parents, e-mail at alumni@bethel.edu or call the Parent Relations Office at 651.638.6462.
Job
Openings and Career Placement
Q16. Is Bethel currently interviewing for any employment positions? Where do I find out about these possibilities?
For a list of staff job openings, call the Office of Human Resources at 651.638.6119, call their 24-hour Bethel Job Line at 651.635.8633, or visit their web site. The Office of Human Resources is located in the Robertson Center, room number 311. Their office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Links are also provided on the Human Resource site for open Bethel University and seminary faculty positions.
Q17.
Does Bethel University have placement services for students and
alumni?
The Bethel University Office of Career Services is located in CC332. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. To talk with a staff member or schedule an appointment, call 651.638.6460. Alumni are able to access the resources and services of the Office of Career Services at no cost. Email the Office of Career Services at career-services@bethel.edu.
The Bethel Seminary Ministry Placement Office is located in F203. If you are interested in completing a Placement Profile, call Greg Meland at 651.635.8541 for an appointment. Students and alumni of Bethel University, and their spouses, may use the placement service at no cost. Contact the Bethel Seminary placement offices by email at:
St. Paul campus: g-meland@bethel.edu
San Diego campus: k-eaton@bethel.edu
Q18. How can I list a job opening for Bethel students/graduates?
Fax Career Services at 651.635.1467, call them at 651.638.6460, or visit their web site.
Fax Seminary Ministry Placement at 651.635.2348, call them at 651.635.8541, or visit their web site.
Q19. We're looking to fill a position in our church; how can I get the
word out to recent youth ministries and seminary graduates?
Contact:
- Greg Meland in the seminary's St. Paul placement office at g-meland@bethel.edu or call 651.635.8541
- Kent Eaton in the seminary's San Diego placement office at k-eaton@bethel.edu or call 619.582.8188 ext. 223
- Karen McKinney about the College Youth Ministries Program at k-mckinney@bethel.edu or call 651.638.6356