Communication Department

Department Chair, Joseph D. Rinehart

Communication Faculty

G. Dean Abbott, PhD

Daniel E. Behr, PhD

Joseph D. Rinehart, MA

Ryan Long, MFA

WNZR Staff

Marcy E. Rinehart, BA, WNZR Station Manager

Communication Program Objectives

Students who achieve the objectives of the communication program will:

evidence an understanding of historical and contemporary perspectives in human communication;
demonstrate an understanding of the personal, social and cultural dynamics of human communication;
master fundamental communication skills and abilities;
have the ability to apply communication skills and knowledge to enhance personal relationships, human society and God’s kingdom; and
demonstrate the knowledge and skills for entry level positions in communication or for admission to graduate school.

Theatre Program Objectives

Students who achieve the objectives of the theatre program will:

demonstrate a knowledge of theatre history;
integrate and appreciate theatre within the concept of liberal arts education by developing aesthetic and cultural concepts;
demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary for entry level professional activities in theatre;
demonstrate the skills and knowledge essential for graduate study in theatre through course work and performances; and
acquire through experience, modeling, and curriculum the tools, strategies, and missional mindset for effective ministry and kingdom building through theatre.

Journalism and Media Production Program Objectives

Students who achieve the objectives of the journalism and media production program will:

evidence the ability to read, view, and listen to mass media with discrimination;
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to be professional mass media practitioners, especially in radio, video, and textual contexts;
demonstrate a working knowledge of the technologies required to produce effective mass media, especially in radio, video, and textual formats;
articulate the biblical and disciplinary ethics of policy and practice that are foundational to mass media; and
acquire through experience, modeling, and curriculum the tools, strategies, and missional mindset for effective ministry and kingdom building through journalism and media production.

Public Relations Program Objectives

Students who achieve the objectives of the public relations program will:

demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles of public relations;
develop an understanding of the functional areas of public relations and its various contexts for practice;
possess the ability to reflect upon and clarify personal and professional values systems, applying biblical and ethical principles to public relations decision making; and
acquire through experiences, modeling, and curriculum the tools, strategies, and missional mindset for effective ministry and kingdom building through public relations.