Overview

The mission of the English department is to train graduates who can write effectively, creatively, and persuasively and who reflect the image of God with sound thinking, artful expression, thoughtful literary analysis, and a commitment to the biblical worldview.

Areas of focus include: Creative Writing, Research Writing, Literature, Rhetoric.

Quick Facts

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

100%

Post Graduate Employment

BS

Degrees

Programs Offered

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: English Literature & Creative Writing

Interdisciplinary Literature & Creative Writing

Students in English Class scaled aspect ratio 420 320

Interdisciplinary Literature & Creative Writing

You have the option to pursue a interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in English Literature & Creative Writing, either through the traditional on-campus college experience or online.

Online Interdisciplinary Literature and Creative Writing Option

Through Calvary University’s blended model of education, students can earn their online college degree from virtually anywhere in the world.

Online Learning

Program Learning Outcomes & Objectives

The English Department will produce graduates who are able to:

  • Critically read and analyze a wide variety of literature considering historical and cultural context as well as authorial intent.
  • Design compositions tailored for various audiences and purposes utilizing an effective writing process.
  • Evaluate diverse literary and research perspectives according to the Biblical worldview.
  • Develop well-researched compositions that demonstrate strong critical thinking, maintain appropriate tone, and follow ethical practices.
Potential Career Paths for English Degree Graduates

A degree in English Literature & Creative Writing prepares students for a range of careers.

  • Author
  • Editor
  • Technical Writer
  • Copywriter
  • Journalist
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Email Marketing Specialist
  • Columnist
  • Blogger
  • Ghostwriter
  • Screenwriter
  • Speechwriting
  • Fundraising
  • Managing Writing Projects
Tuition & Fees 2026-2027
On-Campus Courses463.00 per credit
Online Courses$507.00 per credit
Student Services fee$281 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room$1,828 per semester
Single Dorm Room$2,693 per semester
288 (Full) Meal Plan*$1,751 per semester
224 Meal Plan$1,578 per semester
112 Meal Plan$1,139 per semester

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

Meet the English Department Faculty

Becca Howell, B.A., M.A

Clark Academic Center Director, Assistant Professor in English

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Dr. Timothy Hange, M.Ed., D.A.

Department Chair of English, Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness, TESOL Coordinator, Professor of English, AI Workflow Automation Specialist

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Jamie Franz, M.Ed.

Dean of Students, Accommodations Support Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Education and English

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