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Perform in main stage shows, black box studio productions, musicals, cabaret, and student-directed one-act plays. UNW’s quality theatre events attract audiences from across the greater Twin Cities, filling 18,000 seats each season. Learn from highly credentialed theatre faculty who are passionate about your personal growth and excellence.

Northwestern’s flexible theatre minor is only 16 credits, making it easy to pair with other majors. Gain experiences in theatre production and performance, improve your acting, and follow your passion through theatre electives.

Considering a master’s degree in theology? With a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), receive biblical and theological training to equip yourself for effective ministry or work in academic settings. Study hermeneutics, biblical and systematic theology, and apologetics as you prepare for advanced ministry roles or build a foundation for further theological studies toward a Master of Divinity or doctoral degree.

Discover your passion of visual arts and inspire children to be creative. The visual arts education degree equips you to teach visual art to children in grades K-12 within a public or private school setting. This degree also prepares you for further graduate study.

The writing minor involves courses in writer’s style, poetry, fiction, editing and proofreading, advanced grammar and syntax, technical writing, freelance writing, etc., to enhance a student’s overall writing skills.

Lead youth and emerging adults to grow spiritually and serve effectively in the church, society, and world.

As a Youth Studies major you’ll learn how to connect with adolescents and emerging adults, share the truth that they are part of God’s family, and remind them they are never alone. The Youth Studies major equips you to work in ministry alongside youth, emerging adults, and families in local church, parachurch, nonprofit, and community organizations. You’ll also be prepared for seminary or further graduate study in related fields like social work, counseling, psychology, or public service fields.