“My own eyes are not enough for me, I will see through those of others.”
Description
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.
Objectives
The English Department will produce graduates who are able to:
• Demonstrate an ability to think critically, consider the merits and flaws of opposing viewpoints. and synthesize responses.
English Department
Rebecca Howell
M.A.
Director of the Clark Academic Center; Instructor of English
Timothy Hange
M.Ed., D.A.
Department Chair of English, TESOL Coordinator, Assistant Professor of English
Job Opportunities:
Author, Editor, Technical Writer, Copywriter, Journalist, Social Media Specialist,
Email Marketing Specialist, Columnist, Blogger, Ghostwriter, Screenwriter, Speechwriting, Fundraising, Managing Writing Projects, Business Person, Lawyer
Alumni Story
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English Department Blog
Should Evangelicals Stay Out of Politics?
Should Evangelicals Stay Out of Politics? An “evangelical” is a “good news proclaimer”! It’s a perfectly good word to describe those who take the Bible seriously and desire to “proclaim the good news” of Jesus Christ. But, in recent times, it has become...
Should evangelicals stop converting people?
Should evangelicals stop converting people? Does everyone need to be converted to Christianity? Evangelicals say yes. It’s called “Conversionism”: the belief that lives need to be transformed thorough a “born-again” experience through faith in Jesus Christ. But not...
Why do evangelicals believe the Bible is true?
Why do evangelicals believe the Bible is true? How do we know what is true? The National Association of Evangelicals claims that most evangelicals believe in “biblicism.” They have a high regard for and obedience to the Bible as the ultimate authority. Where do...
Was the Cross of Jesus “cosmic child abuse”?
Was the Cross of Jesus “cosmic child abuse”? The cross is an unusual choice for the symbol of a religion. It shows that the death of Jesus is one of the key beliefs of Christians—evangelicals in particular. But many today are asking whether we got it right—was Jesus...
What is an “evangelical” and is it a ruined word?
What is an “evangelical” and is it a ruined word? The term “evangelical” has a rich heritage in Church History, going all the way back to the Greek word behind “preaching” or “proclamation” in the Bible, up through the Reformation. But in modern U.S. culture, it has...
How can you help people if you’re not a counselor?
How can you help people if you’re not a counselor? People all around us need help. They need encouragement, help and answers. Should ordinary, average Christians wade into the waters of “counseling” or should we leave that to the professionals? Calvary’s Dr. Tim...
Part 2: How can Christians be faithful in a negative world?
Times have changed. At one time, the Church in America lived in a positive world—a culture that was positive toward the Bible, respected clergy, and considered the Church to be a force for good in the world. But times have changed. We now live in a world that...