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.

Credit Hours

126 hours

Length

4-year degree

Delivery

On campus or online

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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

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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.

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, 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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