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Regent University · Department of Film and Media Arts, School of Communication & the Arts
An online MFA in screenwriting for film, television and digital media, presented from a Christian worldview, in which students write several screenplays and defend a thesis screenplay.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Screenwriting | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA dedicated to screenwriting, offered online.
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Thesis screenplayThesis screenplay; students defend the creative thesis project.
Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Writing sample | Required | Narrative writing sample of 3-4 pages from the applicant's screenplay, short story, novel or memoir.Length: 3–4 pagesSource: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Other deadline
Semester check-in Wednesday, January 6 for the session starting Monday, January 11 (students should be accepted and enrolled by check-in) · for Spring 2027
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Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All studentsPublished for online study | $670 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$32,160 = 48 credits × $670 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: regent.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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