Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary

Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary
6 Browns Court
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
507-344-7354

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President

The exclusive presidency of Bethany Seminary was established in 1977 when the Rev. Theodore A. Aaberg was called. Prior to this, the seminary shared a president with Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota, and the primary administrative operations of the seminary were handled by the Dean of the Seminary. The following men have served as deans and presidents of Bethany Seminary:

Deans

Rev. Norman A. Madson, D.D. (1946–1959)
Rev. Milton H. Otto (1968–1981)

Presidents

Rev. Theodore A. Aaberg (1977–1979)
Rev. Wilhelm W. Petersen, D.D. (1980–1997)
Rev. Gaylin R. Schmeling, S.T.M. (1997–2022)
Rev. Timothy Hartwig (2022-present)

54th Annual Reformation Lectures

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  • 2022-2023 New Academic Year Begins
  • 2022 Calls and Vicar Assignments

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