Bethany Lutheran is a private, liberal arts college founded in 1927. The College is located in Mankato, Minnesota. Bethany currently offers baccalaureate degrees in 19 areas of study: biology, broad field social studies, business administration, chemistry, church music, communication, elementary education, engineering, English, exercise science, history, liberal arts, mathematics, music, psychology, religion, sociology, studio art and theatre. In Fall 2008, there were 586 regular students on campus.