Major-Specific Courses
- American Literature I & II
- British Literature I & II
- Introduction to Creative Writing
Program Goals
The English Department will produce graduates who are able to:
- Produce clear, effective writing that is appropriate for its purpose, thoughtful in its analysis, and considerate of its audience.
- Critically and skillfully analyze literature in a way that is deeply rooted in a Biblical view of the human experience and spiritual realities.
- Create stories that honor God in their skillful and imaginative command of narration, plot, setting, character development, conflict, and theme.
- Demonstrate an ability to think critically, consider the merits and flaws of opposing viewpoints, and synthesize responses.
Course Planner
Open the Course Planner to see a breakdown of required and elective courses and total credit hours required for this major.
Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
| On-Campus Courses | $419.00 per credit |
| Online Courses | $456.00 per credit |
| Student Services fee | $254 per 8-week session |
| Double Dorm Room | $1,658 per semester |
| Single Dorm Room | $2,004 per semester |
| 320 (Full) Meal Plan* | $1,588 per semester |
| 224 Meal Plan | $1,430 per semester |
| 112 Meal Plan | $1,024 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.
Career Paths
An English Literature/Creative Writing degree prepares students for writing, editing, teaching, and more.
Here are a few potential career paths:
- Author
- Editor
- Journalist
- Reviewer (books, products, etc.)
- Writing Coach/Consultant
- Advertising/Marketing Professional
- Writing Instructor
- Ghostwriter
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Timothy Hange, M.Ed., D.A.
Department Chair of English, TESOL Coordinator, Associate Professor of English
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Jamie Franz, M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Students, Assistant Professor of Education and English
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