Campbellsville University

Campbellsville University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, designed to integrate creative training with a liberal arts education rooted in Christian values. The program emphasizes foundational instruction in acting, directorial practice, stage management, design, and theatre history—all taught within small classes focused on mentorship and personal growth.

Students engage in a robust production schedule, typically including three to four major productions each year, staged in the university’s on-campus theatre spaces. These productions are open to all majors and minors, and many students begin working backstage or onstage in their first semester. Participation in a variety of roles—including performance, technical design, and stage management—is central to the learning experience.

Hands-on learning is embedded throughout the curriculum through theatre practicum courses. These courses allow students to earn academic credit while contributing directly to cast, crew, design, and technical teams. From scenic construction and lighting design to costume and makeup creation, students graduate with a portfolio of real-world artistic work.

Campbellsville also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Worship & Theatre, combining theatre training with ministry and community engagement. This unique cross-disciplinary pathway invites students to explore how drama can serve educational and spiritual purposes. Opportunities in touring performances, community-based theatre, and chapel productions help students apply theatrical craft in outreach settings.

Graduates emerge from Campbellsville University equipped not only with practical theatrical experience but also with leadership skills, collaborative confidence, and creative adaptability. Whether pursuing further study or entering regional theatre, performance, technical theatre, or arts ministry careers, students leave prepared for meaningful artistic and vocational engagement.