The Liberal Arts at Bethany – Past, Present, and Future

Ep8: The Liberal Arts at Bethany Summary

A liberal arts approach to the curriculum has been questioned at Bethany over the past few years. In this concluding episode, VP for Academic Affairs Jason Lowrey, and Dean of Faculty and Professor of Mathematics Julie Kjeer share with Bethany Lutheran College President Gene Pfeifer the work they’ve been doing with the faculty to ensure that Bethany’s identity as a Confessional Lutheran liberal arts college continues to flourish. They offer their insight into what they’ve learned over the past few years and the direction they believe the faculty’s efforts need to be focused in the years ahead. Learn more about Bethany Lutheran College: https://blc.edu/

Ep7: The Future of the Liberal Arts at Bethany, Part 3

Professor of English Lars Johnson, Professor of Education Carrie Pfeifer, and Dean of Faculty and Professor of Mathematics Julie Kjeer share with Bethany Lutheran College President Gene Pfeifer their definitions of the liberal arts at Bethany and how the tenets of a liberal arts education continue to be embedded into the curriculum and their teaching today. Learn more about Bethany Lutheran College: https://blc.edu/

Ep6: The Future of the Liberal Arts at Bethany, Part 2

Director of Nursing Deb Matzke-Lewis and Assistant Professor of Theatre Emily Kimball share with Bethany Lutheran College President Gene Pfeifer and VP for Academic Affairs Jason Lowrey their definitions of the liberal arts at Bethany and how the tenets of a liberal arts education continue to be embedded into the curriculum and their teaching today. The professors describe a unique partnership between their departments to help bring real-life human interaction into nursing simulations. Link to “Real Life Roles: Theatre, nursing collaborate for simulation” in Bethany Magazine. [https://issuu.com/bethanyreport/docs/bethany_magazine_2025_issuu/8]Learn more about Bethany Lutheran College: https://blc.edu/

Ep5: The Future of the Liberal Arts at Bethany, Part 1

Professor of Chemistry Eric Woller, Associate Professor of Spanish John Gunderson, and Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Lucas Seehafer share with Bethany Lutheran College President Gene Pfeifer their definitions of the liberal arts at Bethany and how the tenets of a liberal arts education continue to be embedded into the curriculum and their teaching today. They also share personal insight into how society’s demands for vocational readiness are served well through Bethany’s liberal arts approach. Learn more about Bethany Lutheran College: https://blc.edu/

Ep4: The Liberal Arts at Bethany – 2001 to Today

Professor Emeritus Erling Teigen and Professor Andy Overn join Bethany Lutheran College President Gene Pfeifer and VP for Academic Affairs Jason Lowrey to share their insights into Bethany’s development as a four-year baccalaureate college from 1996 to 2001, including their perceptions regarding the development of the faculty’s “Common Understanding” document. Link to BLC Faculty Handbook, Section 8: Liberal Arts Education, Our Common Understanding. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sbQrszfc8M5Cp__nugvbAkfzO9b9s520/view?usp=sharing] Learn more about Bethany Lutheran College: https://blc.edu/