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Meet the Faculty at Bethany

Jen Kom, Professor in the Psychology Department, smiles in front of a gray mottled background.

Jennifer Kom

Biography Dr. Jennifer Kom is a Full Professor of Psychology at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. Her extensive course offerings include Human Development Through

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Helena Stevens, Associate Professor of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduate Programs Department, smiling in front of a gray mottled background.

Helena Stevens

Education Academic Interests Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Counseling Theories, Group Counseling, Addictions Treatment Research Licensure-Certifications Awards Humanistic Social Justice and

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Peter Bloedel, Professor for the Theatre Department, in front of a gray mottled background.

Peter Bloedel

Education Academic Interests Professional Memberships Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Awards Awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival: Synod Recognition: Service Presentations/Publications

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Eric Woller, Professor of the Chemistry Department, posing in front of a gray textured background.

Eric Woller

Education Ph.D., Chemistry, Montana State University-Bozeman, 2003Concentration: Organic and Bioorganic ChemistryDissertation: Mannose-Functionalized PAMAM Dendrimers: Their Synthesis,Characterization, and Use in Refining the Model of Protein-Carbohydrate Interactions.Advisor: Dr.

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Tom Rank, Associate Professor for the Religion Department, posing for a portrait.

Tom Rank

Education Academic Interests Research Current research on the history and theology of Article X of the Formula of Concord, Church Rites & Adiaphora Additional Campus

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Ben Faugstad, Associate Professor for the Music Department, is posed against a gray background.

Ben Faugstad

Biography Benjamin Faugstad directs the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and Chamber Orchestra. In addition to the ensembles, he also teaches Music Skills, Conducting, Instrumental Pedagogy, Jazz Improvisation, and

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