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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William McCoy, PhD, Named Dean of APU’s College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology
APU Theater Presents Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan’s Pride and Prejudice
Faculty Feature: Kirsten Lundin Humer, MFA, Combines Her Love for Voice Coaching, Stories, and Connection in APU Theater Arts
APU Theater Presents Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man
Academic Feature: APU Theater Arts Program Studies Abroad in the UK
APU’s Art Galleries Showcase Students’, Alumni’s, and LA Artists’ Beautiful Work
Alumni Feature: Video Editor Jordan Orme ’19 is Learning to Use His Platform to Share His Faith
About the Dean
Bill McCoy, PhD, comes to APU with 20 years of prior experience working in Christian higher education, primarily at Eastern Nazarene College, where he served four years as chief academic officer. Prior to that role, he was a faculty member teaching a range of courses in African and European history. He holds a PhD in African history, with additional specialties in modern British history and anthropology, from Boston University. His dissertation, Healing the Leper? Mission Christianity, Medicine, and Social Dependence in 20th Century Swaziland, led to multiple publications in industry journals.
McCoy is passionate about the transformative power of higher education integrated with deep Christian faith. His primary goal for the College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Theology is to cultivate a community of scholars who embody that transformative integration and celebrate its fruit in each other’s lives and in the world around us.
Angeles Worship Initiative
APU’s Angeles Worship Initiative equips congregations for intergenerational and multicultural worship, vibrant artistry, and Christian community.
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Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (626) 815-4600
Fax: (626) 815-3809
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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