| Oregon Magazine |
| Seattle School Offers New Creative Writing Degree
SEATTLE, WA--Seattle Pacific University is now accepting applications for a new master's degree program in creative writing. The low-residence master of fine arts is a program designed for apprentice writers. It "... seeks to extend the tradition of Christian writing, with an open-eyed exploration of human experience." Students can choose from one of three disciplines: fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Program director Gregory Wolfe has compiled a list of famous writers "whose work sets a high standard for students seeking to excel." He seeks appeal "to writers who care deeply about matters of faith." A summer residence wil be held with a workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, while winter residency will take place off Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. Faculty at the residencies will include invited guest speakers including "some of America's most celebrated writers." More information on this program is on the Seattle Pacific University web site (www.spu.edu) under Graduate Programs. Seattle Pacific University, founded in 1891 and near the heart of downtown Seattle, offers comprehensive undergraduatre and graduate academic programs to 3,779 students. Reader's Note: This came in last month, so you will have to check with them to see if any spots are open. © 2005 Oregon Magazine |