You're looking for a place to sit in the Dining Complex when you notice a new couple sitting at one of the small, round tables. They're not a new couple; you've seen them before, but only since the fall semester started. You recognize Dr. Marvin Stephens from your science class. Beside him sits his wife, Mrs. Susan Stephens, who teaches your friend's writing class. You ask if … [Read more...]
Engaging the Arts | Maranatha’s Unique Focus on Humanities
Why Humanities Since creation, humans have sought to define and record the human experience. The Scriptures certainly do this as, through revelation, God has given us an understanding of the foundational questions that have driven the human experience: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? What is my destiny? The humanities, through literature, history, philosophy, … [Read more...]
Faculty Highlight: Angela Morris, Communications Professor
It's the first academic unit chapel of the semester, and students fill the room dedicated to the Department of Humanities—students with majors from English to Communication Arts to Dramatic Productions. Just after the last announcement, Mrs. Angela Morris, Communications professor, walks down the center aisle. Join the conversation as she introduces herself to the group. How … [Read more...]
Taking the Literature Capstone Journey
Each fall semester, Maranatha Baptist University offers a senior-level English class called Literature Capstone. This class is required for English majors and is available as an elective for students in related studies. Students in Literature Capstone dedicate the entire semester to writing a research paper at least 31 pages long on a literary work of their choice. In the … [Read more...]
Being Dramatic… MBU Communication Arts
Drama can be a powerful medium for spiritual discipleship as well as a teacher for life lessons. When the Communication Arts major and respective focus tracks began in 2014, collegiate productions immediately became opportunities to provide students with hands-on experiences that complemented their classes. Maranatha’s Chair of the Department of Humanities, Jeff Miller, has … [Read more...]