The Bethlehem Institute is the non-credit program division of Bethlehem College and Seminary and provides God-centered Bible and theology classes to men and women living in the Twin Cities area, whether they attend Bethlehem or not.

The Bethlehem Institute at a Glance

• Classes available at all three Bethlehem locations during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Summer classes available at the Downtown Campus
• 6-week and 12-week courses
• Small fee per course (usually $30 for a 6-week course; $60 for a 12-week course)
• Pay-what-you-can-afford option available

Foundation Series

We have four core 12-week courses designed to teach the necessary skills for studying and understanding the Bible. Our hope is that every person who attends Bethlehem will take these courses:

• Mining God's Word
• God-Centered Living
• Theological Foundations 1
• Theological Foundations 2

TBI Essentials

The Bethlehem Institute also offers TBI Essentials, a two-year class that covers the same material as the Foundation Series under the tutelage of a Bethlehem elder or seasoned teacher. This course is cohort-based, meaning that the same group of students work through the material together over the length of the course.

Biblical Languages

Each year TBI offers a series of courses in biblical Greek and Hebrew. First-, second-, and third-year Greek classes are offered at the Downtown Campus every year. First-year Hebrew is typically offered, given enough registering students.

Additional Courses

In addition to the courses mentioned above, TBI offers a variety of courses available on a dynamic basis. They vary each semester from campus-to-campus and year-to-year, and are either 6 or 12 weeks long. Topics include ...

• church history
• racial harmony
• biblical manhood & womanhood
• the biblical basis for being pro-life
• doctrines of grace
• the pleasures of God

Bethlehem College and Seminary

To learn about for-credit degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, visit Bethlehem College and Seminary.