Christian Media/Communications
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
- Freshman Seminar
- Spiritual Formation
- Introduction to Christian Ministry
- Biblical Exegesis
- History of Christianity
- History of American Christianity
- Christian Theology
- Introduction to Christian Missions
- World Religions
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Christian Ethics
- Communicating the Gospel or Homiletics
- One Biblical Studies elective (must be junior or senior hours)
Humanities
- Introduction to Mass Communications
- Fundamentals of Media Writing
- Publication Design
- Communication Law
- Online Media
- Issues in Mass Communication
- Practicum (must be taken twice)
- Introduction to Video Production or Broadcast Journalism
Electives in Humanities
- Nine (9) additional hours in Mass Communications
or - Six (6) hours in Mass Communications and Advanced Composition