项目概述

Covenant’s certificate is distinct from other journalism certificates because our well-rounded, liberal arts approach builds a solid foundation for quality journalism. Covenant has a strong tradition of developing journalistic minds, and its educational culture fosters minds and hearts well-equipped for the enterprise of journalism. Its stance of fearlessly and humbly engaging culture, its commitment to robust critical inquiry, and its heart for brokenness with an eye towards Christ’s redemptive work all serve to shape a journalistic spirit. Many graduates have gone on to pursue journalism in a wide variety of forums.

在这个时代，新闻学的研究不仅仅需要传播学的研究。 It requires an understanding of civic institutions, constitutional rights, and public discourse. It should also interrogate the power of media — stories, images, video and audio — to shape public sentiment, and the ethics of that power. 新闻, at its best, provides people with the information they need to govern themselves. 但这也是社区讲故事的实践：“历史的初稿”。 Bearing all of this in mind, a certificate in journalism and society aims to provide students with skills needed for reporting and writing but also a strong understanding of its relationship with society.