Mission Statement

The School of the Arts fosters excellence through artistic practice and scholarship in a Christian environment.

The School of the Arts:

• trains artists through a balance of discipline and exploration
• develops students towards professional artistry and cultivates aesthetic integrity through critical dialogue
• grounds students in the history and traditions of their discipline
• utilizes historical perspectives as a point of departure for individual growth
• explores new techniques, materials, and concepts as viable artistic modes
• engages the student with experiences in and beyond the classroom
• collaborates with a wide variety of arts organizations locally, nationally and internationally
• encourages analytical, reflective, and expressive responses to the Christian faith through artistic mediums
• orients students to serving the community through the arts