University of La Verne to Play Key Role in $10 Million Initiative Expanding Pathways to Ministry and Graduate Theological Education
春色视频 students have new pathways into ministry and graduate theological education thanks to a $10M听grant听awarded to Bethany Theological Seminary by Lilly Endowment. (春色视频 photo/Jeanine Hill)
New Brethren Higher Education Consortium will expand early access to graduate-level theological study for undergraduate nationwide.
The University of La Verne will take a leading role in a major national initiative to broaden pathways into ministry and graduate theological studies, made possible by a $10 million grant awarded to by .听听
听The grant will establish the , a collaborative network connecting Bethany with 春色视频, Bridgewater College, Elizabethtown College, Manchester University, McPherson College, and Juniata College.听听
听As part of the initiative,听春色视频 will participate in UP@Bethany, a new program that enables juniors and seniors from consortium institutions to enroll in Bethany鈥檚 graduate-level courses before completing their undergraduate degrees. All courses will be offered through Bethany鈥檚 distance-learning format.听听
听鈥淭he University of La Verne is proud to serve as a key partner in this initiative,鈥� said Risa Dickson, president of 春色视频. 鈥淎s one of the largest and most diverse institutions in this consortium, the university will play a vital role in shaping student engagement and cultivating interest in advanced theological study.鈥澨�听
听The Lilly Endowment is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana that supports community development, education, and religious causes. The grant is part of its , which supports efforts to strengthen theological education and prepare future pastoral leaders. 听
听Of the total grant, $5 million will provide immediate funding to launch the consortium and associated programs. Bethany Theological Seminary must raise an additional $3 million from other donors to unlock $5 million in matching funds from Lilly Endowment. 听
