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2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
ENGLISH MAJOR
Overview
The English major contributes to students’ intellectual and spiritual formation through developing and sharpening students’
abilities to read, write, and think critically. A rich program of study provides broad exposure to literary texts, engagement
with literary theories, and opportunities to explore various genres of writing. The major prepares students academically for
careers in education, further graduate study (particularly in the areas of English studies, law, and library science), and
equips students for effective use of the written word in mission and market place ministries.
Objectives
The English major equips students to:
Develop habits of critical thinking and judgment through reading and discussing numerous genres of literature.
Read and analyze literary characteristics of classic and contemporary written works—Western, British, and
American--from a variety of historical eras.
Write with clarity on a number of topics and apply rhetorical principles and models to a myriad of writing situations.
Research literary works and criticism of these works, utilizing the full range of academic library resources.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Study
120
Degree Core Requirements
72
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology I: God, Christ, and Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
36
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1110
Introduction to World History
3
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Seminar in Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
Choose one of the following Sociology courses:
3
ICS 3140
Cultural Anthropology
PSY 3330
Psychology of Learning
PSY 3370
Human Growth and Development
SOC 3740
Marriage and Family
Choose one of the following Mathematics courses:
3
MAT 1110
College Algebra
MAT 3410
Research Statistics
PHI 2610
Introduction to Logic
Choose one of the following Culture and Arts courses:
3
ART 2110
Art Appreciation
MUS 2110
Music Appreciation
Choose one of the following Science courses:
3
BIO 2113
Principles of Biology
SCI 2313
Principles of Physical Science
SCI 2510
Environmental Science