Overview

Language deals with words, a primary medium of communication.  God has communicated to us through words: the word for creation (Hebrews 1:3), the Word in Scripture (2nd Timothy 2:15, 3:16 - 17) and the Word Incarnate (John 1:1).  Words are important intsruments for advancing the kingdom of God, for fulfilling the Cultural Mandate, and for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  Words communicate facets of creation, relationships between people, and cultural expressions.  Words are part of being human--being human image bearers of God.

A major in English will equip you to:
work with words, as a teacher, a writer, a speaker, an editor, or as one who simply appreciates the craftmanship of the written word.  A major in English also teaches one how to think and read critically, to enter imaginatively into another's story, and thus serve as a basis for students to work as ambassadors of shalom in our world.

Faculty:
Professor Ashley Hales - Department Chair
Professor Renee Van Groningen

Programs:
English - Literature Concentration 

English - Writing Concentration

English - Secondary Education

English Minor