Inclusive Language

In 1997, the College of Arts & Sciences faculty adopted a statement recommending inclusive language as a means to affirm the value of all human beings.

Bethel University affirms the biblical teaching that all human beings be considered equally worthy of our concern and consideration. We recognize our responsibility to communicate in ways that do not exclude individuals by race or gender. To that end, we encourage members of the Bethel community to employ inclusive language and images when speaking about or addressing human beings in academic work, public discourse, classroom discussion, documents and publications, and in worship experiences. Guidelines and suggestions for the utilization of inclusive language are available for students, staff, and faculty through the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

Office of People and Culture

Also see Suggestions for Using Inclusive Language.