Affiliate Organizations

Several affiliate organizations function within Bethel College to strengthen connections and provide additional services to the surrounding communities and the institution itself.

Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts (BCAPA) — a community program that includes instruction in string, wind and percussion instruments, piano, Suzuki violin and dance
Bethel College Women's Association — a women's group dedicated to making connections with the Bethel College community through special events
Discovery Adventure Course at Bethel College — through experiential education opportunities at the adventure course participants are engaged in learning and development
KBCU-FM — Bethel's student-run radio station
Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR) — an institute within Bethel College to strengthen conflict resolution and peace-building capacities in the communities and institutions it serves
Kauffman Museum — across the street from the main Bethel College campus, featuring permanent and special exhibits as well as a tallgrass prairie reconstruction
Mabee Observatory — Bethel's observatory, set atop Krehbiel Science Center
Mennonite Library and Archives (MLA) — collects, preserves and makes available personal papers, documents, periodicals, books and other media related to Mennonite studies
Newton Community Channel 7 — The Newton Community Channel on Cox Channel 7 serves as a message board for the Newton community, as well as features locally produced programming.
Sand Creek Community Gardens — peaceful and inviting gardening spaces for the students and neighbors of Bethel College
Sand Creek Trail — a maintained nature trail along the banks of Sand Creek on or adjacent to campus property and also connected to Newton's Sand Creek Bike/Walking Trail