Bethany is . . . .

1. Bethany has provided biblical educational programs of study leading to an earned religious degree since opening its doors in Dothan, Alabama 1982, and has presented evidence that it qualifies for exemption from requirements of licensure pursuant to the Code of Alabama, Title 16-46-3, 1 through10, (a) (1), (b), (c), (d), and (e). Bethany was first issued a Certificate of Exemption on February 19, 1982, Certificate number 117.

2. Incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit religious institution.

3. Approved (college division) by the Evangelical Training Association, formerly known as ETTA, to award the ETA certificates.

4. A member of the United States Distance Learning Association (this is not an accrediting association). To learn more about the USDLA, you may access their web site here. To view Bethany's listing with the USDLA, you may access the listing here.

Accreditation Information....

..... Bethany has been granted "Affiliate Status" with the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Bethany Divinity College and Seminary is an affiliate institution of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. As such, it participates in and contributes to collegial and professional development activities of the Association. Affiliate status does not, however, constitute, imply, or presume ABHE accredited state at present or in the future. The ABHE is recognized by CHEA and CORPA, and listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. For more information concerning "Affiliate Status" - Go here

Note: The primary focus of the Association for Biblical Higher Education is accreditation, but non-member institutions may also relate to the Association through an Affiliate Status. This affords affiliate institutions the opportunity to take advantage of many of the programs and services that the Association provides without becoming an accredited member. Affiliation with the Association is not to be confused with accreditation.

President of

Troy State University

Dothan, Evaluates Bethany

"The number of credit hours required for the degree program are in keeping with other colleges including secular universities. Furthermore, area of study and structure of degrees (From Bethany) is comparable to the same degrees at older and better known Bible College and Seminaries. It is my professional opinion that Bethany Divinity College and Seminary maintains the integrity of its Statement of Purpose and Mission in all areas.”

Robert M. Paul, B.S., M.A
Consultant in Higher Education
Enterprise, Alabama

(Mr Paul is the former president of Troy State University, now Troy University, Dothan Campus who retired in January 1986. He was hired by Bethany to evaluate the College and Seminary’s programs of study as well as its approach to education).