They also accept the Lutheran Confessions as the correct understanding of the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. Specifically, the college confesses that through faith in Jesus Christ the individual receives the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Such faith is produced in human hearts by the Holy Spirit through the Word and Sacraments. The Bible is not regarded as a mere source book of religious precepts for legalistic or moralistic application, but rather as a living book in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for salvation. The Christian faith governs the entire educational process at Bethany.
Christian education implies a unique perspective on the past, present, and future.
It assumes a specific view of people and their relationships both to God and to others. The college is committed to the position that these relationships are to be understood in the light of the knowledge that Jesus Christ is the Savior and the Lord of the universe. To practice independent critical thinking on their own so that they are not shaken from the eternal foundations on which their moral and spiritual growth is based. To become responsible citizens, aware of social realities, through the study of American and world cultural heritage as well as contemporary social, economic, and political issues. To develop an appreciation for art, music, and literature so that as educated young men and women they will lead a more full and satisfying life.