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Bethel's Youth Theology Institute

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Bethel University's Youth Theology Institute seeks to help high school students grow as truth-seekers and world-changers through dialogue, reflection, and service. Each year the topic focuses on how faith intersects with one of these topics: justice, science, or media.

Opportunities for High School Students

  • Living The Questions Summer Program: Join other students for a week of exploring how faith intersects with relevant topics while having fun and living at Bethel.                                                                                                      
  • Leadership Experience: Challenge your faith by participating in a 9-month leadership experience (August - April) following the summer program. The leadership experience includes three components: meeting regularly with an adult mentor, engaging in community service, and attending two retreats at Bethel.                                                                                 

Opportunities for Churches

  • Youth Crew: Bring a team of Bethel students to your church for a free night or morning of youth programming. The program includes a devotional, engaging small group discussion, and interactive games. We are scheduling dates for October-April.                                                                       
  • Parent Workshops: Host an hour workshop for parents of middle and/or high school students. Workshops are designed to help parents explore ways to engage with their student around culturally relevant topics.

For More Information

Contact program director Katie Friesen Smith at living-the-questions@bethel.edu or call 651.638.6117.

Funded by a Lilly Endowment Grant and a Bethel Foundation Strategic Growth Award.