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the College of Arts
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Welcome to the College of Arts, where creativity and purpose unite in an academic environment driven by mission. As an integral part of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), we blend artistic excellence with a deep commitment to “Know God and make Him known” across the globe.
At our college, we see art as a divine language—a powerful medium through which the Creator inspires and transforms. Our goal is to nurture artists who excel in their craft while embodying the spirit of a missionary, sharing messages of hope and redemption everywhere they go.
Our academic programs are thoughtfully designed to intertwine education with spiritual growth. In a vibrant live-learn setting enriched by cross-cultural experiences, students embark on a transformative journey guided by experienced faculty and leaders. Here, the presence of Jesus isn’t just taught; it is truly experienced.
We offer a diverse curriculum that spans various artistic disciplines, allowing students to earn degrees through a blend of coursework, seminars, internships, and global outreach. This comprehensive approach enriches both the arts and missions.
Whether your calling leads you to collaborate with professional artists, teach in diverse cultural contexts, or serve those in need, the College of Arts provides a holistic education that nurtures your skills and spiritual journey.
Join us at the College of Arts at the University of the Nations, where your passion for art and missions becomes a powerful force for change. Embrace an education that enhances your craft while deepening your faith, empowering you to impact the world with the beauty and truth of Christ.
Our values
1. Community & Collaboration
- Relationship-oriented communities centered around Jesus and transformed by His love
- Partnership across diverse multi-cultural & multi-generational communities
- Practice hospitality & generosity through artistic creation
2. Creative & Vocational Development
- Learning a Biblical foundation in arts
- Catalyst for God-inspired calling & vision in the arts
- Holistic development of the artist through modular learning
- Immersive and real-world experience centered on practical field applications
3. Mission & Innovation
- Be the salt & light of Christ in the midst of arts culture
- Service through cultural humility: a willingness to listen, learn and contextualize
- Creative initiatives that contribute to communities and the cultural landscape
International Dean of the College of Arts
Faby Ruesga
The dean works with a team of people from the continents to support those that are running courses in the UofN under the College of Arts along with those wishing to pursue degrees.
University of the Nations
The UofN is unique in its international missionary training scope with school locations in 160 nations and at 600 locations on 6 continents. Founded upon biblical principles, the University of the Nations (UofN) fulfills its commitment to Christ and His Great Commission by equipping men and women with spiritual, cultural, intellectual, and professional training, and inspiring them to continually grow in their personal relationship with God while also seeking to make Him known among all peoples in all nations.
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Youth with a Mission
The University of the Nations was born out of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a highly decentralized international movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to presenting the person of Jesus Christ to this generation and to training and equipping many believers in that endeavor. As citizens of God’s kingdom, YWAM staff seek to love, worship, and obey their Lord, to love and serve His Body, the Church, and to present the whole gospel for the whole person throughout the whole world.
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