Academics

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New Information Regarding Fall 2020 Semester

July 9, 2020 Bethany Lutheran College President Gene Pfeifer released both a letter to Bethany Community and a video with new details about plans to open the campus on time in August. Bethany’s classes for the Fall 2020 Semester will be delivered using the HyFlex model. HyFlex learning involves the delivery of courses that “enable…

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Faculty Profiles

Enjoy reading about our wonderful faculty! Next, check out profiles from our alumni! Looking for a specific person? Try the Faculty & Staff Directory.

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Academic Departments

Select a department below to learn more about Bethany’s academic offerings, meet the faculty, and discover opportunities for involvement. You may also be looking for our non-academic Campus Departments. Looking for something else? Check out our majors and minors or browse our course listings. Find the person you need in our Faculty and Staff directory….

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Academic Calendar

Each semester has a 16-week instructional period followed by final exams. Please contact the Registrar for all questions about events on the Academic Calendar. For other major events, see the Annual Events page or the main Events Calendar. Undergraduate Academic Calendar Dates and event details are subject to change. 2023-24 Undergraduate Academic Year PDF 2024-25…

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Academic Resources

Academic Resources provides support for students through advising sessions, supported study sessions, and tutoring services in most subjects. Academic Resources provides appropriate accommodations for students with identified disabilities through the creation and implementation of Academic Resource Plans. The staff of Academic Resources provides weekly advising appointments with each student in the program. During these sessions,…

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Academic Services

Academic Advising Bethany stresses the importance of the advisor/advisee relationship. Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor. The advisor assists the student in selecting courses and planning class schedules each semester as well as with their Baccalaureate planning. Members of the faculty are available to advise students within their own special fields of competence. Students also…

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Registrar

The Registrar helps Bethany students formulate and implement their academic plan, and manages course schedules and academic records. Office Located on the second floor of Old Main Open Hours during the Academic Year: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., M-F Open Hours during Summer Break: Open at 7:30 a.m., M-F. Closes at 4:30 p.m., except 2…

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Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity. Learning in a global community facilitates academic and professional growth while also allowing you to develop more fully on a personal level. At Bethany, we work with you on an individual basis to select a program that will best meet your individual goals and objectives. Because we don’t limit…

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Career Development

Bethany’s Career Development Center provides students with the resources and guidance necessary to successfully manage their career and employment opportunities. The Career Development Center actively assists students and alumni to find rewarding and fulfilling vocations or to prepare for graduate school. We offer a helpful link for students between coursework and the possibilities that await them…

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Majors and Minors

Major Fast Facts Bethany currently offers 51 programs, including majors, minors, licensures, graduate studies, and pre-professional programs.  Each major is typically comprised of 36 to 45 credits, at least 18 of which are from upper division courses. A minor has a minimum of 18 credits, at least six are from upper division courses. Most courses…

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Library

OneSearch A-Z Databases LibGuides OneSearch Any Format Books Articles Audio/Visual Advanced SearchJournalsBrowse Collections My Library Account WorldCatHow-To Videos A-Z Databases To find a databases for a particular subject, visit the LibGuides and browse the databases listed under the Articles tab. A-Z Databases Academic Search Premier (ELM) General ALT HealthWatch (ELM) Health American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals (ELM) History Applied Science…

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Academics

Bethany Lutheran College provides Christian higher education in a challenging academic environment where personal mentoring guides students to pursue knowledge, truth, and discernment for productive and fulfilling lives. Bethany’s small class sizes, knowledgeable professors, close-knit community, and a variety of academic resources work together to provide a great environment for academic success. Browse All Majors…

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Courses

Bethany has active courses, displayed below. Please contact the registrar if you have questions about our course offerings. To view the days and times individual courses are offered, view the Printable Course List, which appears in the menu to the right or below. Check the Full (Closed) list also to see if a course you are…

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