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If you look into the educational backgrounds of corporate CEOs, you’ll find that many began their careers with a degree in English. That’s because English majors excel at what employers value: analyzing texts, communicating effectively in writing, thinking critically and independently, and using research properly.
At Columbia International University, we add one more important skill: helping English majors filter what they learn through a biblical worldview. Courses integrate faith and literature, encouraging students to explore the connection between Christianity and the written word. Whether analyzing biblical themes in classic works, crafting creative pieces, or studying the Bible as a literary masterpiece, students see how faith shapes their understanding and expression. Our program offers specializations in Literature, Culture and Humanities, or Writing, allowing students to deepen their relationship with God while preparing for creative and meaningful professional pursuits.
Campus
August 25
120
College of Arts & Sciences
ABHE, SACSCOC
Upon graduation, an English degree from CIU opens the door wide to teaching positions at private middle or high schools, where you'll be equipped to inspire students, foster critical thinking, and integrate faith into the classroom while shaping the next generation of learners.
Classes in professional writing, as well as hands-on experience through writing for the marketing department, school newspaper, and literary magazine, provide the practical skills necessary to apply for writing positions with nonprofits and other organizations.
The English major provides students with a strong academic foundation for diverse career paths. Students will be prepared for graduate-level studies English, Education, History, Law, Library Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Theology, or other liberal arts programs.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
In this course you will closely examine five major works of longer prose fiction for the purpose of identifying their significant literary elements as well as their unique reflections of, or contributions to, the history of ideas.
You will demonstrate your own ability to study and practice the craft by writing a variety of pieces of fictional writing and submitting a portfolio at the semesters end.
This course introduces students to Christian apologetics: the task of giving a defense of the Gospel and Christian doctrine to contemporary intellectual and cultural challenges. Students will study specific challenges to Christian doctrines and responses to those challenges, as well as compare and contrast different approaches to the apologetic task.
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