Digital Communication (AA)
Credential: Associate of Arts
Major: Digital Communication
Certification/Licensure: This program is not intended to lead to licensure.
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Dr. Mark Menga
Program Mission Statement: The Digital Communication program prepares students to lead with creativity, strategy, and biblical purpose in today’s digital world. Designed for future storytellers, content creators, marketers, and mission-driven influencers, this program equips students to craft compelling digital content, manage multi-platform campaigns, and navigate the latest tools all through the lens of a biblical worldview. Whether their calling is in ministry, business, or media, our students graduate ready to serve and lead with both excellence and integrity.
Program Description: Designed to produce effective communication professionals through competitive courses and hands-on experiences, LBC’s Digital Communication major is built on the study of media ethics, theory, and practice. This lays the foundation for effective career placement, as well as further study in specialized communication fields at the graduate level.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Design digital messages that demonstrably integrate a biblical worldview through creative, redemptive, and culturally responsive design.
2. Apply professional codes, legal obligations, and Christ-like ethical principles to digital-communication decisions, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and respect.
3. Demonstrate proficient use of contemporary tools, rhetorical techniques, data analytics, and technologies by producing high-impact digital communications for diverse platforms, exercising faithful stewardship.
4. Exhibit leadership by collaboratively applying critical thinking and Christ-like influence to real-world digital communication challenges.
Curriculum Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curriculum Structure
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Credits
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LBC Foundation Studies Courses
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4
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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15
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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15
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Major Courses
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21
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Exploration Studies – Elective Courses
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6
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Program Total
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61
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LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible and Theology Courses (15 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
Arts and Sciences Courses (15 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| HUM 212/COM 212 | Media: Conveyor of Cultural Ideas | 3 |
Major Courses (21 credits)
| COM 104 | Digital Communication | 3 |
| PRO 101 | Introduction to Media Arts | 3 |
| COM 111 | The Art of Story | 3 |
| COM 305/MKT 305 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| COM 336 | Consulting, Freelance, and the Digital Entrepreneur | 3 |
| Communication and Media Arts Elective | 3 |
| Communication and Media Arts Elective | 3 |
Exploration Studies (6 credits)
Program Director: Mark Menga, PhD, Regent University, Communication
Dr. Mark Menga has been shaping minds at the intersection of communication, media, and faith. His expertise in analyzing how visual media impacts the soul has equipped countless students to think critically about modern media through a biblical worldview. Through his leadership and teaching, students have developed strong foundations in communication theory, media analysis, and cultural engagement.
Dr. Menga researches how Christians consume and create popular culture, and how popular culture portrays Christianity. His doctoral work explored digital dualism and the representation of the immaterial human soul through animated characters in American cinema. This fascination with the intersection of faith and media continues to inform his teaching and mentoring approach, helping students navigate their own media consumption and creation journeys.
Working closely with students is the most rewarding aspect of Dr. Menga's role. He delights in seeing students discover their unique gifts and develop their professional voices while maintaining their spiritual integrity. His open-door policy and commitment to individual mentoring create an environment where students feel supported in both their academic and personal growth.
Dr. Menga actively engages in developing cutting-edge curriculum that responds to the rapidly evolving media landscape. His approach integrates contemporary communication theory with practical applications, preparing students for the challenges of modern media environments. Through intentional mentoring and thoughtful program design, he helps students discover how their communication skills can serve both professional excellence and kingdom purposes.
When not in the classroom or meeting with students, Dr. Menga enjoys life in Lancaster, PA with his wife and son. Their family adventures often include outdoor activities and quality time with relatives. These personal experiences enrich his understanding of media's role in family and community life, bringing a practical dimension to his academic expertise.
Faculty
Dr. Ryan A. Geesaman, PhD
Dr. Mark Menga, PhD
Mr. Thom Scott, MBA