Academic Catalog Education That Lasts Beyond a Lifetime
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2005–2007 academic catalog education that lasts beyond a lifetime 1 Table of Contents Academic Calendars ..................................................................................4 Mission Statement .....................................................................................7 Accreditation ..............................................................................................7 Philosophy and Objectives .......................................................................8 Organization and Administration .............................................................9 Campus Facilities .....................................................................................10 Student Life ..............................................................................................13 Admissions and Academic Information .................................................17 Expenses and Fees ..................................................................................20 Financial Aid .............................................................................................23 Academic Programs and Services .........................................................25 Academic Policies ....................................................................................27 Registration Policies ................................................................................29 Majors and Degrees ................................................................................31 Bachelor of Arts Degree and Graduation Requirements ......................33 Bachelor of Arts Curricula .......................................................................34 Broad Field Social Studies Major ...........................................................35 Business Administration Major ..............................................................37 Chemistry Major ......................................................................................39 Communication Major ............................................................................41 Elementary Education Major ..................................................................44 Engineering Dual Degree ........................................................................47 English Major ...........................................................................................48 History Major ...........................................................................................49 Human Biology Major .............................................................................51 Liberal Arts Major ....................................................................................52 Music Majors ...........................................................................................61 Psychology Major ....................................................................................63 Sociology Major .......................................................................................66 Studio Art Major ......................................................................................67 Theatre Major ...........................................................................................71 Course Lists ..............................................................................................74 Course Descriptions ................................................................................87 Faculty ....................................................................................................137 Administration .......................................................................................142 Professional Staff ...................................................................................144 Map .........................................................................................................146 Index .......................................................................................................147 Legal Notice The material contained in this catalog is for information only. The college reserves the right to revise policies, amend rules, alter regulations, and change financial charges at any time in accordance with the best interests of the institution. Check our Web site at www.blc.edu for updates. 3 Academic Calendar 2005-2006 Fall Semester August 27, Saturday . Residence Halls Open August 28, Sunday . .Opening Service 3:30 p.m. August 29, Monday. Orientation and Registration August 30, Tuesday . Classes Begin September 5, Monday . Labor Day Break October 7-9, Friday – Sunday . Family Weekend October 20, 21, Thursday and Friday . Midterm Break November 24, 25, Thursday and Friday . Thanksgiving Break November 28, Monday . Classes Resume December 17, 19-21, Saturday, Monday – Wednesday . Final Examinations December 21, Wednesday . Christmas break begins 3:30 p.m. Spring Semester January 8, Sunday . Registration January 9, Monday . Classes Start February 20, Monday . Midwinter Break March 6-10, Monday – Friday . Midterm/Spring Break March 13, Monday . Classes Resume April 13-17, Thursday – Monday . Easter Break April 18, Tuesday . Classes Resume May 8-11, Monday – Thursday. Final Examinations May 11, Thursday. Vesper Service 7:30 p.m. May 12, Friday . .Commencement 10:30 a.m. 4 Academic Calendar 2006-2007 Fall Semester August 26, Saturday . Residence Halls Open August 27, Sunday . .Opening Service 3:30 p.m. August 28, Monday. Orientation and Registration August 29, Tuesday . Classes Begin September 4, Monday . Labor Day Break October 6-8, Friday – Sunday . Family Weekend October 19, 20, Thursday and Friday . Midterm Break November 23, 24, Thursday and Friday . Thanksgiving Break November 27, Monday . Classes Resume December 16, 18-20, Saturday, Monday – Wednesday . Final Examinations December 20, Wednesday . Christmas break begins 3:30 p.m. Spring Semester January 7, Sunday . Registration January 8, Monday . Classes Start February 12, Monday . Midwinter Break March 5-9, Monday – Friday . Midterm/Spring Break March 12, Monday . Classes Resume April 5-9, Thursday – Monday . Easter Break April 11, Tuesday . Classes Resume May 7-10, Monday – Thursday. Final Examinations May 10, Thursday . Vesper Service 7:30 p.m. May 11, Friday . .Commencement 10:30 a.m. 5 Bethany Lutheran College general information 6 Introduction For over 75 years Bethany Lutheran College has provided quality education. It has maintained a consistent commitment to graduating dedicated individuals who demonstrate intellectual accomplishments, ethical judgement and cultural awareness. Above all, the goal of the college has been to provide a Christian education focusing on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bethany Lutheran College seeks to be a community of faith and learning. Mission Statement Bethany Lutheran College, owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, is a private, residential, liberal arts college committed to the teachings of the Bible as set forth in the Lutheran Confessions. Bethany provides studies culminating in a Bachelor of Arts degree. The college serves Lutherans and others by offering a challenging, student-centered approach to education that fosters spiritual development, intellectual and creative growth, self-understanding, and responsible citizenship. In keeping with its heritage, Bethany aspires to produce students with a clear understanding of Christian vocation, which encourages students to make the most of their God-given talents. Location The Bethany Lutheran College campus overlooks the Minnesota River Valley in Mankato, Minnesota, a community of approximately 52,000 people. Mankato is located 80 miles southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, 80 miles west of Rochester, and 50 miles north of the Iowa border. Accreditation Bethany Lutheran College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 (312) 263-0456 • www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 7 Philosophy and Objectives of the College Philosophy of the College Bethany Lutheran College is a Christian Liberal Arts college. The college and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod are committed to the Holy Scriptures, the inspired and inerrant Word of God, as the sole authority for faith and life. The Lutheran Confessions are accepted as the correct understanding of the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. This commitment is summarized by the Reformation principles: Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone. Specifically, the college confesses that through faith in Jesus Christ the individual receives the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Such faith is produced in human hearts by the Holy Spirit through the Word and Sacraments. The Christian faith governs the entire educational process at Bethany. Christian education implies a unique perspective on the past, present, and future. It assumes a specific view of people and their relationships both to God and to others. The college is committed to the position that these relationships are to be understood in the light of the knowledge that Jesus Christ is the Savior and the Lord of the universe. Objectives of the College In order to carry out the philosophy of the college, Bethany has the following specific objectives for the students: 1. To grow in grace and in the knowledge of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by means of the Gospel. 2. To practice independent critical thinking so that they are not shaken from the eternal foundations on which their moral and spiritual growth is based. 3. To become responsible