Earn Your M.A. in Film & Media Culture

Broaden your knowledge of the cultural, theoretical, and historical backgrounds of film, television, and media culture with Regent’s Master of Arts in Film & Media Culture. This degree offers the opportunity to engage in complex conversations about the impact of film and media on global Christian society, and that society’s effects on film and media products and industries. It allows you to participate in bold new forms of contemporary apologetics through the exciting world of the motion picture.

  • Understand the diverse impacts of film and media on the broader culture, along with the historical movements that have shaped the industry.
  • Use your research and scholarship skills and the insights you’ve gained into the intersection of faith, media, and society to advance your career in academia or industry.
  • Use your expertise in media literacy and cultural interpretation to become a leader in media education, policy-making, and cultural commentary.
  • Navigate and influence the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.

Locations: Online
Total Credit Hours: 30
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

  • Film Critic/Reviewer
  • Media Researcher/Archivist
  • Film & Media Curator/Researcher
  • Arts Administrator
  • Cultural Heritage Administrator
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  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
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Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
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  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

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Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
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Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Amber Huckaby

M.A. in Film-Television, 2020

"When I started my master's in Summer 2017, I had no idea what was ahead. I'm thankful for everything I was able to learn during my time at Regent and know it will open doors."

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Beecher Reuning

MFA, 2015

"Regent has been very supportive. They do what it can to help get good work noticed and out there."

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Shinn-Rong Chung

MFA, 2010

"God provided Regent University as a place of revitalization, equipping and waiting upon the Lord. I'm very grateful to the faculty and staff who gave of themselves to make Regent such an amazing place to learn."

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Joshua Overbay

MFA, 2010

"When I came to Regent, it was really out of a place of what I call vocational desperation. I had a degree in theology, but a strong sense of calling toward film. Regent helped me sort out my future and set me on a path I never dreamed of before. Now, I'm a teacher and a filmmaker."