School of the Arts

Cultivating Creative Expression for Christ

Through a distinct blend of exceptional artistry and scholarship grounded in the Christian faith, APU’s School of the Arts prepares students to excel in their craft and positively impact the world for Christ. Mentored by professors with decades of industry experience, students benefit from close proximity to the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles, the hub of the entertainment industry. From internships to collaboration with other artists, we weave valuable, real-world experience with classroom learning. As a result, our graduates find prominence within their field, positively impacting others in their local communities and around the world.

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Art

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Cinematic Arts

Design

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Music

Theater

Articles

William McCoy, PhD, Named Dean of APU’s College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology

March 13, 2025 | Arts

Two actors perform in APU’s production of Pride and Prejudice

APU Theater Presents Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan’s Pride and Prejudice

February 07, 2025 | Arts

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Faculty Feature: Kirsten Lundin Humer, MFA, Combines Her Love for Voice Coaching, Stories, and Connection in APU Theater Arts

November 15, 2024 | Arts

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APU Theater Presents Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man

September 25, 2024 | Arts

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Academic Feature: APU Theater Arts Program Studies Abroad in the UK

September 05, 2024 | Arts

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APU’s Art Galleries Showcase Students’, Alumni’s, and LA Artists’ Beautiful Work

June 20, 2024 | Arts

Alumni Feature: Video Editor Jordan Orme ’19 is Learning to Use His Platform to Share His Faith

June 18, 2024 | Arts

Angeles Worship Initiative

APU’s Angeles Worship Initiative equips congregations for intergenerational and multicultural worship, vibrant artistry, and Christian community.

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About the Interim Dean

Matt Elofson, PhD, began working at APU as a full-time lecturer in the School of Theology in 1998. He later was an adjunct faculty member, returning in 2008 as an assistant professor in the Department of Practical Theology before earning the rank of professor in 2015. He has also been chair of the Department of Practical Theology and interim dean of the School of Theology. Among his other roles at APU are faculty senator (2008-15); a member of the Faculty Evaluation Council (2019-22), including chair for two years; and a member of the Athletic Advisory Committee (2014-21). Since 2022, Elofson has been a senior participant or principal investigator on three Lilly Endowment grants totaling $3 million. Elofson earned a PhD in Theology at Fuller Seminary, where he previously earned an MA in Theology (Youth Ministry) and a second MA in Theology (Biblical Studies and Theology).

School of the Arts Faculty

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (626) 815-4600
Fax: (626) 815-3809

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location

Warren Music Center