Overview:

Communication is at the heart of all human relationships; we were created to be symobl-making and symbol-interpreting beings.  Creation began with "And God said...," and oun of Adam's first actions in taking dominion over creation was to speak names for the animals.  Our ability to communicate is foundational for personal relationships as well as cultural expression.  Historic Christianity has always taught that God relates to us through words and symbols, and that we return worship to our creator through speech and meaningful action.  Yet it was also the power of communication - deceptive communication - that lead to the fall.  As an academic discipline, Communication, in its various sub-disciplines, is devoted to examining the power of speech as well as various forms of non-verbal communication.  The communication department seeks to form competent, creative, and Christ-like communicators prepared to serve in a variety of callings.

A Major in Communications equips one to be:
Speak and write publicly and professionally, and for communicating through the visual arts.  Concentrations are available in journalism, film studies, and a general communication emphasis suitable for other fields or preparation for graduate school.

Faculty:
Professor Ashley Hales
Professor John Hamilton

Programs: 
Communication Major - Communication Studies concentration

Communication Major - Journalism concentration

Communication Major - Film Studies concentration

Communication Minor