Bethany Global University

Name

Bethany Global University

Legal name

Bethany Global University

Website

https://wwv.bethanygu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: The university generates revenue through tuition fees for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including BA, AA, MA, and certificate programs in Ministry Studies, Missions, and related fields. Financial aid and scholarships are offered to support student enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bethany Global University is a private Christian higher education institution that delivers fully online/distance learning undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Ministry Studies, Missions, Bible, Disability Ministry, Ministry Leadership, and Ministry Education. It also offers a global internship program that lets students earn their degree while gaining international mission experience, and a unique double major in Bible and Theology within its bachelor's program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BA in Ministry Studies Undergraduate bachelor's degree in Ministry Studies offering a unique double major in Bible and Theology, designed for students pursuing intercultural disciple-making and global ministry careers.
• AA in Ministry Studies Two-year undergraduate associate degree in Ministry Studies providing foundational Bible, missions, and ministry training.
• Certificate in Bible & Missions Focused certificate program in Bible and Missions for professional development or entry-level ministry preparation without committing to a full degree.
• MA in Ministry Leadership Graduate master's degree in Ministry Leadership providing advanced training for ministry leadership roles.
• MA in Ministry Studies Graduate master's degree in Ministry Studies/Missions for advanced preparation in missionary and ministry vocations.
• MA in Disability Ministry Graduate master's degree in Disability Ministry offering specialized training for ministry to people with disabilities.
• MA in Ministry Education Graduate master's degree in Ministry Education for advanced preparation in ministry teaching and education roles.
• Global Internship Program International internship program that allows students to earn their degree from anywhere in the world while gaining real-world cross-cultural mission experience integrated with academic study.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% cost savings compared to other Christian universities

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PopuliwebcoreTechnology or IntegrationBethany Global University uses Populiweb as its student information system portal, providing student login, transcript requests, and administrative services for enrolled students.

Scale indicators2 records

Broad incumbents

• Oral Roberts University: Private charismatic Christian university offering theology, ministry, and missions programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Comparable as a faith-based institution targeting ministry-minded students.
• Biola University: Private Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs including strong Talbot Seminary for ministry/theology. Comparable in the Christian university category with overlapping ministry and theology curriculum.
• Wheaton College: Highly regarded evangelical Christian liberal arts college with theology and biblical studies programs. Comparable as a faith-affiliated private university offering biblical/theological education, though at a much higher price point and with a residential model.
• Liberty University: Large private Christian university with extensive online degree offerings across ministry, theology, and general fields. Comparable as a Christian higher-ed competitor with overlapping online delivery and ministry-focused programs, though at much larger scale and broader curriculum scope.
• Bob Jones University: Private Christian university with undergraduate and graduate programs including Bible and ministry tracks. Comparable as a faith-based university competing for similar ministry-oriented student segments.

Direct peers

• Moody Bible Institute: Bible college and theological training institution offering undergraduate and graduate ministry degrees. Highly comparable as a direct Bible-college peer, though Moody is significantly larger and more established.
• Crown College of the Bible: Small Bible college focused on biblical studies, ministry, and missions training. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized niche Bible college competing for the same ministry-track student segment.
• Maranatha Baptist University: Smaller Baptist-affiliated Bible college offering ministry, Bible, and missions degrees. Closely comparable in size, mission-focus, and curriculum to BGU's Bible/Theology double major offering.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Theological graduate institution specializing in ministry leadership, Bible, and theological education. Comparable in the graduate-level theological and ministry training category that BGU targets with its MA programs.
• Columbia International University: Christian university with strong missions and Bible/theology programs including global internship components. Closely comparable in focus on intercultural ministry training and Bible-centered undergraduate majors.

Market position

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BCOMnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeGlobalU
• Instagraminstagram.com/beglobalu
• TikToktiktok.com/@beglobalu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bethany-global-university

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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