Regent University

Overview
Located along the Eastern Seaboard in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Regent University is a private four year university that caters mostly to graduate students, though it has a small undergraduate population as well. The school technically identifies itself as Christian, but it is interdenominational and open to all students. The graduate degree offering schools within the University are the School of Communication & Arts, the School of Divinity, the School of Education, the School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship, the Robertson School of Government, the School of Law, and the School of Psychology & Counseling.

Student Appeal
Although the university does not have on-campus housing, students find that it is a dynamic place to attend school, particularly as it is located in a very large city in a beautiful area of the country. The relatively diverse student body features more out-of-state students than in-state students, and more graduate students than undergraduate students. The school particularly prides itself on its liberal arts graduate programs, ranging from cinema to religious studies to English literature. It also cites its Christian roots as having a strong influence in its community.

School Facts & Figures

  • Accreditation: SACS
  • Size: Small
  • Type: Private, not-for-profit
  • Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational
  • Academic Affiliation: N/A
  • Career Services: Yes
  • Course Schedule: Semester
  • Credit Options: Transfer
  • Scholarships Offered: Yes
  • Loans Offered: Stafford, Pell, PLUS

Programs Offered:
Bachelor's Degrees
  • BA in EnglishBA in English
    With concentrations in:
    • Communication & Speech
    • Creative Writing
    • Government
    • Multimedia Communications
    • Organizational Communications

    In order to earn a Bachelor's Degree in English at Regent University, students will need to complete a certain number of literature courses in a range of English language texts. They will learn to study these texts critically and present their opinions in valid and well-organized academic essays. Furthermore, English students can choose to tailor their course of study toward a particular specialization that includes training in writing for a specific purpose.

  • BA in Religious StudiesBA in Religious Studies
    Regent University's status as an interdenominational Christian University with special emphasis on its religious heritage makes it the ideal place to complete an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies. Students will take a wide array of courses that are based in religious texts, most notably the Bible (which will be explored in-depth), as well as courses in theology, philosophy, and practical ministry.
Master's Degrees
  • MFA in Cinema-TelevisionMFA in Cinema-Television
    With concentrations in:
    • Directing
    • Producing
    • Script and Screenwriting

    The Master of Fine Arts in Cinema and Television at Regents University provides the opportunity for students to develop their creative talents and academic knowledge of their craft. These students will have access to the technological equipment provided by the University for their academic projects and personal pursuits, and graduating with such a degree demonstrates a certain creative mastery that is unique to the cinema discipline.

Regent University

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