A Major in Christian Media/Communications requires the completion of the University CORE (55 hours) and a set of courses offered by the Schools of Christian Studies and Humanities. This interdisciplinary major, designed to prepare graduates for media-related vocations in Christian organizations, institutions, and ministries, combines foundational courses in theology, biblical studies, and ministry with the study of mass communications. Students completing this program will receive a double major in Christian Media/Communications and in Mass Communications.
No minor is required for a Christian Media/Communications major.
Christian Studies (37 hrs.)
| CHST | 1001 | Freshman Seminar | |
| THEO | 1003 | Spiritual Formation | |
| CHMN | 1023 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | |
| BIST | 2023 | Biblical Exegesis | |
| THEO | 4433 | History of American Christianity | |
| THEO | 3323 | History of Christianity | |
| THEO | 4403 | Christian Theology | |
| MSSN | 2303 | Introduction to Christian Missions | |
| MSSN | 3403 | World Religions | |
| PHIL | 1003 | Introduction to Philosophy | |
| PHIL | 4013 | Christian Ethics | |
| BIST | ____ | Three Hours of Jr-Sr elective from BIST | |
| (choose from the following two) | CHMN | 3123 | Communicating the Gospel OR |
| CHMN | 4213 | Homiletics |
Humanities (31 hrs.)
| COMM | 1033 | Introduction to Mass Communications | |
| COMM | 1043 | Fundamentals of Media Writing | |
| COMM | 2023 | Publication Design | |
| COMM | 4023 | Communication Law | |
| COMM | 4303 | Online Media | |
| COMM | 4703-4793 | Issues in Mass Communication | |
| (must be taken twice) | COMM | 3000.5 | Practicum |
| (choose from the following two) | COMM | 2053 | Introduction to Video Production OR |
| COMM | 3093 | Broadcast Journalism |
Nine (9) additional hours in Mass Communications (COMM), or six (6) hours in Mass Communications (COMM) and Advanced Composition (ENGL 3003).