Excellent, Beautiful, True—

Live from the BJU Theatre Department

Discover the power of live storytelling with the BJU Theatre Department

At BJU, you’ll study theatre not merely for the sake of art, but for the sake of God’s glory.

As an artist, you’ll imitate God’s role as creator as you unveil stories of truth and beauty that point your audience to the fulfillment of all beauty and truth—Jesus Christ. You’ll study the power of drama to plant seeds of biblical truth in people’s hearts. And more than that, you’ll develop biblical discernment and the skills to find and produce pieces that are appropriate for your audience.

You’ll learn of the great need for communication characterized both by artistic excellence and timeless truths.

Program Goals

To analyze and assess historical conventions, theories and existing dramatic texts.
To hone your artistic skills.
To produce classic and original plays within a collaborative environment.
To articulate and apply the Christian creation, fall, redemption and restoration narrative to theatre.

Your Classes

The curriculum includes acting, speech and text work, lighting, scene and costume design, stage directing, playwriting, voice and body work, stagecraft, theatre history, and aesthetics.

Theatre Minor and Certificate in Shakespeare Performance

Join us for our excellent minor and unique certificate in Performing Shakespeare.

Your Skills

Speech, communication
Acting
Directing
Design
Critical thinking and analysis
Creative problem-solving
Collaboration
Organizational skills
Excellence
Self-confidence and poise
Curiosity
Leadership skills

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“As someone with little theatre experience, I was worried about how well I would adjust to the rigor of the program. I found, however, that the Theatre faculty are always willing to meet you where you are experience-wise and skill-wise, and help you take the next step.”
~Harrison Miller, M.A. Theatre

Theatre, BA

"At the end of my first semester of my Freshman year, I remember thinking to myself, I never dreamed I'd have learned this much in only a couple months. The program here at BJU is immersive and gives each student an opportunity to learn all the different aspects of their field while also helping them discover and develop their theatrical focus. The faculty here are not only incredible at their craft, but each of them care deeply for our students and seek to help us develop our faith in Christ and our skills as artists. Bob Jones's Theatre is definitely the place for those who wish to learn the art of theatre in a rigorous and nurturing environment."

~Megan King, 2021 B.A. Theatre