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Why Is it Important for You to Study the Arts and Humanities in College?

#1

Studying the arts and humanities helps you develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

By engaging with different perspectives, analyzing texts and art, and interpreting cultural phenomena all from a biblical worldview, you learn to think deeply and critically about the world around you. These skills are highly transferable and valuable in any career path you choose. Studies show that the average worker will change jobs anywhere from 10 to 15 times over the course of their career. That's why it's so important to be adaptable and prepared to navigate these changes. This means developing a strong foundation of transferable skills—and critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving are at the top of the list!

#2

The arts and humanities help you understand and appreciate the complexity of the human experience.

Studying literature, philosophy, history, and the arts helps Christians gain insight into the diverse cultures, beliefs, and values that make up our world. This broadened understanding will help you become a more informed and empathetic citizen, able to engage meaningfully and share the Gospel with the people you encounter.

#3

The arts and humanities help you explore your creativity and cultivate your appreciation for the beauty of God's handiwork.

You'll discover how a distinctly biblical worldview values beauty and encourages creativity for the glory of God. Studying and creating art and literature can be a deeply enriching and satisfying experience offering a unique kind of intellectual and emotional fulfillment that provides meaning and purpose in your life beyond your chosen career.

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Studying the Arts and Humanities From a Distinctly Biblical Worldview

Cedarville’s approach to the arts and humanities is dedicated to encouraging discernment and promoting excellence. With an emphasis on artistic events, scholarly research, and student mentorship, you’ll be encouraged to glorify God as you develop and expand your understanding of and passion for the arts and humanities.

Cedarville promotes the development of creative expression, cultural understanding, and artistic appreciation in submission to biblical authority. We actively support and showcase the work of students and faculty who are seeking to glorify God through faithful, compelling influence in the arts and humanities.

Upcoming Events

  • Mar 14

    Bach's Lunch Concert

    Join us for a Bach's Lunch Concert featuring the CU jazz band. Please feel free to bring your lunch and water only to drink. Free and open to the public.
  • Mar 17

    Encounter

    Night of Worship led by Resonance
  • Mar 21

    Andrew Peterson Concert

    Evening Concert with Andrew Peterson @ 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
  • Mar 22

    Masterworks 2025

    The Department of Music and Worship will present "Melody & Myth - Fate & Fire: Russian Masterworks" on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7PM in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel in the Dixon Ministry Center. This program will feature the Cedarville University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Carlos Elias, and Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Chet Jenkins. The orchestra will open the program with Tchaikovsky's beautiful Symphony No. 5. The wind symphony will open with the powerful Finale from Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5, and will end with Stravinsky's iconic Firebird Suite. Tickets may be purchased online by registering at the link below. You may also pay by credit card at the door prior to the concert beginning at 6PM. Doors open at 6:30PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025. http://cedarvilleuniversity.regfox.com/25-masterworks-concert
  • Apr 1

    Spring Student Juried Show - Opening Reception

    Spring Student Juried Show - Opening Reception
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The Arts and Humanities at Cedarville Blog

  • CU Madrigal Choir Tour of Germany

    by Elise Taylor From May 8th-15th, the members of the Cedarville University Madrigal Choir had the opportunity to use their musical skill and gift of song to share the gospel in Berlin, Germany through Cedarville’s Global Outreach. Led by Cedarville’s Music Composition Professor, Dr. Austin Jaquith, the fourteen members of Madrigal Choir performed sacred and secular... View Article The post CU Madrigal Choir Tour of Germany appeared first on The Arts and Humanities at Cedarville.

  • Looking at Opened Eyes

    by Stephen Schuler When I first visited Cedarville University a year ago, and I was considering whether this was a place at which I would like to teach, I was encouraged to see a thoughtfully composed sculpture on the shore of the lake. The sculpture, called Opened Eyes, is by artist James DeVries, who also... View Article The post Looking at Opened Eyes appeared first on The Arts and Humanities at Cedarville.

  • Walker Percy and the Humanities

    by Mark Caleb Smith, Dean of Cedarville’s School of Arts & Humanities What is the purpose of the Arts and Humanities? Walker Percy (1916-1990), the novelist, gives us a sense of the possibilities. With his feet in the past, but his head turned to the future, Percy relied on a broad and deep education to... View Article The post Walker Percy and the Humanities appeared first on The Arts and Humanities at Cedarville.