Study Format
- On campus
Theatre Minor
As a collaborative art form, theatre is best learned through hands on experience. At Concordia University Chicago, theatre coursework emphasizes active participation and project based learning that helps students strengthen their communication, creativity and collaboration skills.
From Introduction to Theatre to Directing a One Act, students learn how to listen with discernment, communicate with confidence and authenticity, and shape experiences that have a meaningful impact on audiences and participants. These skills extend well beyond the stage and can strengthen students’ preparation for careers in education, ministry, health care, business, music and other public facing professions.
Why Study Theatre?
Theatre develops skills that can enhance a wide range of academic and professional paths. Students can learn to:
- Communicate ideas with confidence and clarity
- Listen closely and respond thoughtfully
- Understand how storytelling and culture influence one another
- Collaborate across creative disciplines
- Engage and connect with diverse audiences
- Bring greater creativity and presence to presentations and professional settings
For future teachers, theatre skills can strengthen classroom engagement. Church workers can develop skills for liturgical and dramatic presentations. Health care professionals can strengthen attentive listening and interpersonal communication. Business professionals can become more effective presenters, while musicians can gain a deeper understanding of storytelling and narrative within performance.
The Theatre Minor introduces students to a broad range of theatrical disciplines, including acting, singing, dance, directing, playwriting, production design, technical theatre, house management and marketing.
Many students also participate in Artists of Concordia Theatre productions, applying what they learn in the classroom through direct experience in live theatrical productions.