Christian Photography Schools

George Fox University

• George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon has over 90 different majors and minors including an art major with concentration in photography as well as painting and printmaking, ceramics, and digital art. The liberal-arts curriculum allows students to gain a well-rounded education and a broad understanding of the world at large, while the faith-based classes are taught from a Christian world view.

  George Fox University

  414 N. Meridian St. #6089

  Newberg, OR 97132

  800-765-4369

  georgefox.edu

Eastern Mennonite University

• The photography major at Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia is administered through the Visual and Communications Arts Department, which states that "the EMU photo major unfolds in the context of our Christian liberal arts community, a multicultural, peace-oriented environment that values effective cross-cultural communication and passionate engagement with the world." Among the core courses offered in the photography major are Foundations of Design, Visual Communication Theory, Graphic Design, and Digital Photography.

  Eastern Mennonite University

  1200 Park Road

  Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802

  540-432-4000

  emu.edu

University of the Nations

• The University of the Nations in North Kona, Hawaii is a non-accredited university with associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. Its School of Photography offers small class sizes and training in black-and-white and color digital photography with digital single lens reflex cameras. According to the university, the School of Photography is geared toward students who are planning to use photography to honor Christian principles in business or through mission work. The goal of the school is to teach students how to reflect Christ's values in the choosing of photographic subjects and techniques.

  YWAM Kona, University of the Nations

  75-5851 Kuakini Highway

  Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

  808-326-7228

  uofnkona.edu

Institute of Photographic Studies

• The Institute of Photographic Studies conducts photography training workshops in various locales depending on the needs of the group. According to the Institute, the instructors are Christians "passionate" about teaching other Christians how to interpret God's works through creative media outlets. Instruction is provided in portrait photography, prizewinning photography, photojournalism, lighting, and design training. Workshops may last anywhere from one day to several weeks or several months. Students are not required to enroll in a degree program or attend additional courses.

  Institute of Photographic Studies

  P.O. Box 643

  Waite Park, MN 56387

  503-482-8132

  prizewinningphotography.com