Bethany College

Founded in 1881 by Swedish-Lutheran immigrants, Bethany College helps students discover their own gifts, talents, skills, abilities, and passions. Students find their pathways to purpose by participating in an active campus life (with more than 50 organizations and athletic programs). Bethany's academic programs are powered by attentive faculty who challenge students with meaningful curriculum. Engaging experiences in and out of class develop communication and critical thinking skills, which prepare students for successful careers and lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany's core values of integrity, hospitality, community, and servant leadership involve students in something bigger than themselves. Bethany's fine arts continue rich histories, including the tenure of painter Birger Sandzén and the longest-running American Messiah performance. As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Bethany encourages students to explore and deepen their faiths.