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Grow your faith as you pursue a career in cross-cultural ministry at Bethany Global University.
Apply NowAt Bethany Global University, you’ll learn how to live life on mission for Christ. Our interculturally-focused degree programs will effectively train you for your future career, while providing you with a firm foundation in the Word of God.
Discover Bethany Global University
Explore your calling, pursue your future career, and learn what it takes to serve the Lord wherever He calls you.
BGU’s comprehensive and unique programs will help you do just that.
AFFORDABLE
Graduate with little to no debt. Our 4-year, fully-accredited program costs $350 per credit making it far more affordable than in person programs.
PRACTICAL
Build your resume and learn practical and applicable skills on Global Internship that you can take to your future career.
GLOBAL
Gain cross-cultural experience and work with ministries around the world through our undergraduate Global Internship program.
Explore Your Options
BGU offers undergraduate, graduate, and associate degrees that will train you for a career in intercultural ministry. Learn more about the unique paths you can take here.
About BGU
Bethany Global University equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to be interculturally and ministry-focused wherever they are called to serve. BGU degrees and programs prepare you with a firm foundation in the Word of God and train you to work in cross-cultural settings after graduation.
We’re here to help you live on mission and be a light for Christ in your field of study.
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Undergraduate
Explore our three undergraduate degrees in Education in Missions, Intercultural Ministry Studies, and Transformational Entrepreneurship.
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Graduate
Explore our four online graduate degrees in Intercultural Disability Ministry, Intercultural Ministry Education, Intercultural Ministry Leadership, and Intercultural Ministry Studies.
Learn MoreStand-Out Stats
See how BGU’s unique and affordable model makes a positive impact on our students.
100%
AID AWARDED
All our first-time, full-time students were awarded financial aid in the Fall of 2021.
53%
GRADUATED DEBT-FREE
The majority of our May 2022 bachelor’s students graduated with no debt.
98%
WORK SCHOLARSHIPS
Nearly all on-campus students in 2022 received scholarships for working on-campus jobs as part of our required work-study program.
Global Internship
At BGU, all undergraduate students can apply to take part in our Global Internship program. Starting their sophomore year, they have the opportunity to live overseas for at least one semester, learning what it means to serve in a cross-cultural setting. We have sites all over the world where students learn from experienced ministry partners.
My Intercultural Ministry degree prepared me to study different cultures and live overseas successfully.
– Alasia Williams, BGU Class of 2023
The Lord has transformed me through BGU. He has given me freedom to pursue Him, and to hear His voice.
– Matthew Hall, BGU Class of 2022