Doctor of Religious Art

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Purpose
The Doctor of Religious Art (DRA) provides a broad overview of the Christian arts areas, and a subject concentration in a single area of Christian vocation. In every DRA course, learners will encounter Biblical applications within the course content. Courses in the DRA program are devoted to the study of biblical truth in light of contemporary issues and ideas, and to raise future Christian art leaders in this digital age. DRA courses cause learners to encounter the very best thinking in the subject areas with which the program deals: Humanities, arts, social sciences, and science and culture.

Nature
Covenant University offers 54 units as DRA degree program. It is a challenging, relevant doctorate degree for motivated learners who want to serve the Body of Christ. Every course in the DRA program integrates a scriptural perspective based on the truth of the Bible. Learners can expect to encounter God's Word or a Christian worldview in every course. Students will deepen their knowledge of the subject area and to prepare themselves as professionals in religious art areas.

Admission Requirements
For admission of the Doctor of Religious Art, candidates should have knowledge and experiences related with healing ministry.

 

Required documents and fee

•  Application Form I and II: an application is valid for one year.
•  Personal Statement (in 250 words or more) describing reasons for wanting to study with confession of faith.
•  Resume
•  Official transcripts of all academic work undertaken since graduation from high school. A final official transcript indicating that M.A. degree or its equivalent has been granted should be submitted.
•  Application Fee ($50)


Degree Requirements
Applicants must have a grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 or its equivalent in their M.A. or M.Div. course of studies. This program requires 54 hours of course credit inclusive of the dissertation or project thesis.

Plan of Study
Doctor of Religious Art program requires 54 credits to graduate. Each student is encouraged to complete two-year recommended programs of study.  Doctor of Religious Art program can be taken as recommended as follows. If you need assistance in selecting courses, please contact your mentor for his/her help.

 

CART 800 Seminar on Great Christian Art I (3 Credits)
CART 801 Seminar on Great Christian Art II (3 Credits)
CART 810 Seminar on Christianity in the Modern Media (3 Credits)
CART 820 Seminar on Christian Music as Art (3 Credits)
CART 821 Seminar on Film As Christian Art (3 Credits)
CART 830 Seminar on Christian Philosophy of Logic (3 Credits)
CART 831 Seminar on Philosophy of Christian Ethics (3 Credits)
CART 832 Seminar on Expression and the Human Experience (3 Credits)
CART 840 Seminar on Modern Religious Art (3 Credits)
CART 841 Seminar on Classical Christian Art and Architecture (3 Credits)
CART 850 Seminar on Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
CART 851 Seminar on Foundations of Knowledge in Church History (3 Credits)
CART 870 Seminar on Biblical Astronomy and the Cosmos (3 Credits)
CART 873 Seminar on Biblical Psychobiology (3 Credits)
CART 875 Seminar on the Origins of Life (3 Credits)
CART 878 Seminar on Christian Philosophies of Art and Beauty (3 Credits)
CART 880 Dissertation (6 Credits)

Grand Unit Total: 54 credits