Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts

The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts provides opportunities for all OBU students to explore and experience the fine arts as an integral part of a Christian liberal arts education. The curricula of the college offer strong professional programs in visual art, graphic design, animation, music performance, music composition, music education, communication studies, journalism and mass communication, theatre, and worship studies. The college’s diverse course offerings and performance opportunities enable students to acquire a comprehensive background of artistic and performance experiences built on the foundation of a biblical worldview.

Students in the college receive individual attention, maximizing the opportunity for artistic, academic, and spiritual growth. Through pedagogical and personal example, the faculty seeks to lead students in developing an appreciation for the fine arts, artistic creation and aesthetic judgment with the purpose of transforming the lives of our students to reflect the artistry of the Creator.

Dean

Christopher W. Mathews
Dean, Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts
Professor of Music
B.M., Union University, 1995
M.M., Southwest Missouri State University, 1999
D.M.A., University of Kentucky, 2004
Joined the OBU faculty in 2016.

Degree Programs

The following degree programs are offered by the College of Fine Arts:

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Minor

Fine Arts Minor