WordPerfect 5.1 or higher, or another word processor capable of converting files to a WordPerfect format. The InMinistry M.Div. program also utilizes the IBM GlobalNet service for computer conferencing. Bethel Seminary presently has three IBM-compatible 386 computers and one Macintosh LC II available for student use in the library. Each computer is connected to an inkjet printer. The hard drives contain word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs.
All equipment is available free of charge.
Students also have access, through the Academic Computing Center serving both the college and seminary, to Internet resources, text and photograph scanning, CD-ROMS, worldwide electronic mail, international news services, and more. Plans have been made to expand the wiring system to many campus buildings over the next several years. Advisors will also become acquainted with the students in order to counsel them on a friendly basis as needs arise. Students are encouraged to seek interviews with the provost and faculty members at any time. The North Central Career Development Center also is involved in counseling first and second-year students.