Texas Christian University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in theatre and an emphasis in acting. Candidates must audition each semester to remain in the program. This professional training degree consists of coursework in stagecraft, theatre costuming and make-up, stage lighting, theatre history, directing, script analysis, production, auditioning, stage movement, voice and speech, realism and non-realism, Shakespeare and dialects.
Texas Christian University
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-7625
tcu.edu
Seton Hill University is a Catholic-affiliated liberal arts college that provides an undergraduate major in theatre performance. Applicants must complete a portfolio review that includes an audition. This degree combines general education requirements in English, religion, theology, math, science and cultural studies with in-depth instruction in theatrical performance. Course topics include production, dance, voice and speech, stage make-up, dramatic writing, theatre history, directing and stage movement.
Seton Hill University
One Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-2200
setonhill.edu
As specified on its website, George Fox University is the only Christian-affiliated school in the Pacific Northwest that is also classified as a national university by "U.S. News and World Report." It provides a Bachelor of Arts in theatre with a concentration in acting and directing. This program features small classes with a student-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1. All coursework is delivered from a Christian worldview that incorporates religious faith. Course topics include stagecraft, theatre as ministry, theatre history, Shakespeare, theatre management, scriptwriting, producing and directing, popular culture, improvisation and theatrical performance.
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian St.
Newberg, OR 97132
503-538-8383
georgefox.edu
Abilene Christian University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in acting. Candidates must complete an audition to be considered for admission. Course topics include voice and diction, stage movement, acting styles and methods, directing, improvisation, dance, theatre history, film appreciation, playwriting, stage make-up and costume design. Students must also complete at least 15 hours of Bible study coursework.
Abilene Christian University
ACU Box 27843
Abilene, TX 79699
325-674-2303
acu.edu