Program Overview

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. 

The study of journalism in this era necessitates more than the study of communication. 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. Journalism, at its best, provides people with the information they need to govern themselves. But it is also the practice of community storytelling: a “first draft of history.” 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.