Bachelor in English

The English department facilitates the rigorous study of literature and writing through Christian perspectives on ethics, imagination, diversity, and truth; informed analysis of creative literature, and advanced strategies and techniques of written communication, rhetorical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, and literary theory. The English department promotes spiritual development through the integration of faith and learning.

English majors may choose one of two emphases within the major: Literature and Textual Analysis or Writing. The English curriculum provides a single-subject matter program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Minors are offered in Journalism and Digital Media or English.

We believe learning happens best in the context of relationship. Our faculty spend countless hours—both inside and outside the classroom—to serve as professor-mentors, not just teachers.

Through close, coaching relationships, you will go beyond the classroom, getting not only the knowledge you need but also the wisdom to apply what you are learning in practical ways.