I have seen very strong students from Liberty University.
@Jkellynh17 - I saw that. My wife and I had a similar conversation about that for our daughter. We decided we could accomplish similar goals in a different way. That’s all I was suggesting.
To use one example listed above - Baldwin Wallace requires one “religious” class if I remember correctly. But their conservatory students have more relaxed gen ed requirements and I think that requirement becomes optional for them. Not really much institutional that would push a Christian world view, if that’s your goal. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the school and would have been happy if D went there for MT or any other major. But that’s why you need to consider what you really want to accomplish, more than just “Christian school.” At least in my opinion.
Oh I agree, and I didn’t mean to be argumentative @raellis123. I think that the way you’re doing it may better prepare your daughter to be a Christian in a secular world, but this person’s family seems to want to insulate her. Which is their choice, clearly.
if the op(and or their parents) are looking for a school that has a Christian world view, Azusa Pacific (assuming they have a MT program) as noted already by Bissou, is a west coast option(it is near LA) and as noted by others, Liberty on the East coast are very religious. Pepperdine is also quite religious but i don’t know if they have a MT program at all. Azusa pacific used to and i assume still does have mandatory chapel 3 times a week but there is a lot of flexibilty as to how this can be met. pepperdine likely still has mandatory chapel too(i think also 3 times a week) and Loyola Marymount is another West coast possibilty LMU is Catholic. What my son liked about LMU was his perception that if you wanted to practice the Christian faith, they would eagerly help you do so but he felt LMU would not force this on people. he also appreciated that LMU was fine with him not being Catholic and that LMU had a lot of social projects, such as feeding the poor. although i have no idea if LMU has a MT program or not, i am thinking they may not. Liberty is well known for its stance on faith issues as well and Regents (which i think is in Va Beach) may also have a MT program. do not know about strength of program at Regent’s, assuming they have MT at all…these are just off the top of my head, i am sure there are many other good options as well.
Pepperdine has an auditioned BA in Theatre and Music. They lack enough dance classes to offer a specific program in Musical Theatre (Church of Christ religious heritage), but they produce a mainstage musical each year and their Theatre and Music programs are excellent. On a general basis, the school is ranked very highly.
Abilene Christian has a solid MT program at a conservative school that I would guess from looking at their web pages is somewhat similar to Messiah and Liberty.
Baylor and Belmont are fairly similar in emphasizing a faith-based education grounded in Baptist principles. Baylor has an MT concentration in their Theatre program that they don’t advertize. Baylor has a chapel requirement, but it is fairly low-key.
The Catholic schools listed previously seem to be generally similar in requiring some classes in Religion and Ethics based on Catholic principles.
thanks emsdad! Baylor is rumored as being more secular these days depending on who you talk to (and by that i mean many would disagree with my statement above) and Baylor has a rich history in the Baptist traditions and Christian faith overall. and i know some deeply committed Christians who are happy and comfortable sending their kids to Baylor, although not in MT as far as i know, if you want to learn more about Baylor, i;ll see what i can find out. i agree with above description on Abilene Christian and do not know enough about Belmont to intellegently comment on it.