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Bethel College is a liberal arts institution located in Mishawaka (South Bend), Indiana. It was established in 1947 by a Mennonite group which was one of the founding members of the Missionary Church. Bethel College is affiliated with the Missionary Church. Bethel College offers undergraduate, graduate, and adult programs.

Academics
Bethel is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Indiana Division of Professional Standards, The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Indiana State Board of Nursing, Health Professions Bureau, and the National Association of Schools of Music. Bethel College offers undergraduate, graduate and adult degree programs through the School of Religion and Philosophy, the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business & Social Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, the School of Adult Studies and the Office of Graduate Studies.

Accreditations and Memberships
Bethel is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Indiana Division of Professional Standards, The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Indiana State Board of Nursing, Health Professions Bureau, and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Notable alumni

 * Jacob Bawa, former Nigerian ambassador to Spain, the Vatican and Chad
 * William Hossler, current President of the Missionary Church
 * John Moran, former President of the Missionary Church
 * Eric Stults, pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers
 * Justin Masterson, pitcher with the Cleveland Indians organization
 * Eric Carpenter, MF for the Cleveland City Stars

Guest speakers
President George W. Bush held a political fundraiser on the campus of Bethel College (February 2006) for then Congressman Chris Chocola. Other notable speakers to visit the Bethel College campus recently include Alvin Plantinga, Richard Swinburne, Dallas Willard, William Lane Craig, Rob Bell, Brenda Salter-McNeil and Frank Peretti

Facility development
Since 1992 Bethel College has undergone several major building projects including:


 * Four apartment style residence halls
 * 210-bed residence hall
 * Chapel/Fine Arts Center
 * Wiekamp Athletic Center
 * Jenkins Stadium renovations, including new press box & runs-by-inning scoreboard
 * Five story Academic/Technology Center
 * Six apartment units
 * Expanded exercise facilities
 * Sufficient Grounds Coffee House
 * Bookstore
 * Addition to the Middleton Hall of Science
 * Brick boulevard entrance with water fountain
 * Bowen Library

Recently, Bethel College purchased land adjacent to the south end of the campus for future building endeavors.

Athletics
thumb|right|Athletics logo Bethel College offers 17 sports, as well as cheerleading and competes in the Mid-Central Conference of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division 1 (basketball division 2) as well as the National Christian College Athletic Association.

Sports

 * Baseball
 * Men's Basketball
 * Men's Cross Country
 * Men's Golf
 * Men's Soccer
 * Men's Tennis
 * Men's Indoor Track & Field
 * Men's Outdoor Track & Field
 * Softball
 * Volleyball
 * Women's Basketball
 * Women's Cross Country
 * Women's Golf
 * Women's Soccer
 * Women's Tennis
 * Women's Indoor Track & Field
 * Women's Outdoor Track & Field

Philosophy towards sports
Bethel College's philosophy concerning sports is as follows: "We celebrate the true spirit of sport. The true spirit that binds Bethel athletes is their devotion to sport and learning, faith in God, and commitment to serving the larger world around them."

The Pilots' athletic accomplishments:
 * 2 NCCAA National Sports Ministries awards
 * 125 Academic All-Americans
 * 200 All-Americans
 * 31 national team championships
 * 25 national Coach of the Year awards

In addition to athletic competition, Bethel College encourages athletes to undertake short-term missionary work. To date, 30 missions trips have been taken by athletic groups.