To know Georgia (Stoll) Rettmer is to experience the warmth of a bright summer day—bask in rays of sunshine. It is no wonder that she has accomplished so much in her life and has been selected as the 2010 Bethany Lutheran College Distinguished Alumna. Bethany years Georgia first discovered Bethany during her high school days…
by Dr. Steven L. Reagles In August 2003, when Neil Postman, notable American media critic, was living out his last days, Lance Strate, professor at Fordham University asked me to be on a panel at Fordham’s Manhattan campus, honoring the work of Neil Postman. Strate, who was familiar with past work of mine, asked me…
by Dr. Polly Browne What an exciting opportunity for teachers and students in elementary education. My vision for how we can contribute to the success of the Christ in Media Institute includes ideas for Christian Day School students, Lutheran high school students, youth group members, and our Bethany Lutheran College students. There is a natural…
by Prof. William Bukowski 1. Define the use of a visual arts sensibility in the new media foundation. (Quality, sensitivity) A visual arts sensibility could be defined as understanding and responding to the visual arts in a way that can be incorporated into a quality of vision. Basic concepts in the visual arts include how…
by Dr. Eric Woller This is a difficult question to answer in context of the natural sciences. Clearly, the natural sciences have a critical role in studying how the heavens and earth declare the work of God’s hand (Psalm 19:1). The sciences at Bethany have a critical role in developing young Christian scientists that understand…
by Prof. Andrew Overn The Power of Graphic Design. Design may be most basically defined as the process of giving meaning to an image. A potential work of “Art” (with a capital “A”) is distinguished from mere decoration through design — the application of meaning. Likewise, graphic designers and their clients spend a great deal…
by Dr. Jennifer Wosmek The Christ in Media Institute involves human behavior – humans who seek to spread the Gospel message. Psychology is often defined as the scientific study of human behavior. The application of this knowledge in the context of the Christ in Media Institute stands to impact the behavior of those individuals directly…
by Prof. Mark Harstad We have something distinctive to offer. It is the chief themes and emphases of Confessional Lutheran theology which make this project a worthy endeavor. Let our theology inform the content of the venture. Offering more of what is already “out there” is not worthwhile doing. A goal of simply trying to…
Editor’s note: Prof. Czer was asked to explore the question, what makes writing “Christian”? She answered from the perspective of her specialty, literature. The reader is invited to reflect on how her insights might apply to the similar question, what makes a movie, TV show, or other media production “Christian”? by Prof. Ramona Czer I…
By Prof. Tim Tollefson Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I will sing to the LORD, I will sing; I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel. (Judges 5:3 NIV) Music fits especially well into the current multi-media society, and new technologies have made it fairly easy and inexpensive for average…
by Dr. Janet Moldstad Participation of the business discipline must be in support of, and contribution to, the mission of the Institute. As the Institute “… promotes research and education focused on employing God’s gift of mass media to bring the Gospel message to vast audiences,” business may enable this mission through applied research and…
The Rev. George Orvick has served the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in a number of capacities during his years as a member, pastor, and synodical leader. It’s a story of conviction, belief, goals, advice, laughter, and the love of a lifetime. When you sit down with a person selected to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from…
The Schwan Food Company is well known in the Bethany community. Not only is the company famous for its ice cream and delivery trucks, but it is also known to the College for another reason. Marvin M. Schwan, founder and late president of the Schwan Food Company, was more than just a businessman—he was a…
Fall 2002 The Board of Regents of Bethany Lutheran College and the Bethany Lutheran College Alumni Association have bestowed distinguished honors on President Marvin Meyer. The alumni awarded the first-ever Distinguished Alumnus Award to President Meyer (JC59) at the 75th Anniversary Banquet held this past summer. Alumni Board Chair Kaye Anderson (JC ’85) presented the…