M. Stephen Glaze

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Professor, SCA

Studio Art/Teacher Licensure

Education

PhD in Art Education (Curriculum Development), Florida State University
MA in Studio Art (Painting/Sculpture), Mississippi College
BA in Studio Art (Painting/Sculpture), Mississippi College

Biography

Steve Glaze serves as a full-time undergraduate and graduate professor at Liberty University. Glaze began his career as a freelance artist, selling his work at various art galleries in the South, and through a personal art business. Subsequently, he pursued a terminal degree in Art Education providing him opportunities to teach on a college level. After 30 years of teaching at Judson College, and Mississippi College, Glaze transitioned into the Studio and Digital Arts Department at Liberty University as a full-time professor. Today, Glaze enjoys exhibiting two and three-dimensional artwork in the surrounding area. He also is passionate about communicating biblical principles through his art and teaching.

Professional Membership

National Art Education Association
Lynchburg Art Club

Edited Works (A Few Notable Personal Works of Art)

“Heartbeat of an EMT”: Commissioned oil painting for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians organization (reproduced as a print and sold nationally with proceeds to support EMTs).
“Fallen Fire-Fighter Monument”: Life-size public monument for the Jackson Fire Department (Jackson, Miss.) in bronze to honor fallen firefighters.
“Jackson Academy Raider Monument”: Commissioned four-foot bronze monument for Jackson Academy Football Field (Jackson, Mississippi).

Research Interests

Foundational Principles of Drawing
Surface Decoration Techniques in Ceramics
Historical and Contemporary Symbols in Christian Art

Courses Taught

Drawing I
Ceramics I and II
Graduate Ceramics
Arts and Crafts
Graduate Arts and Crafts
Art History I
2-D Design
3-D Design