English - The Master's College and Seminary

English from The Master's College and Seminary is a Campus Bachelor English degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Department of English at The Master's College regards the study of language and literature as central to a Christian liberal arts education. It merits this centrality, in part, because of the very nature of the Christian faith: God chose to reveal His dealings with humans in a historical and literary way--the Word of God, a Word which employs literary forms and rhetorical strategies to engage its audience. It also merits a central position because literature contains traces of God's truth (e.g., truthfulness to the human experience), occupies a place in human culture receiving God's blessing, and often fulfills the qualifications of Philippians 4:8. We affirm that the noblest reasons for acquiring literacy are to read the Scriptures with understanding and sympathy; to articulate the truth of God clearly, attractively, and convincingly; and to be equipped to recognize truth expressed in many sources, discerning it from partial truth and error, testing all by the biblical standard. Through the study of poetry, drama, fiction, essays, and critical theory, students in the English major can: Begin to understand how God has unfolded history, as they explore literature that both illuminates the past and becomes itself part of the historical record. Extend the range of their intellectual, moral, and spiritual vision as they explore works that deal with the great issues of life, death, purpose, and destiny. Grow as persons as they participate in the vicarious experience of literature and see life from a variety of viewpoints Acquire critical reading and thinking skills that enable them to develop biblically based discernment. Develop their abilities to write clearly, attractively, and perceptively and learn to converse in the marketplace of ideas. Prepare for advanced study in English . The Department of English offers a primarily traditional curriculum. The philosophy and practice of the faculty is to emphasize works of recognized and enduring merit in the canon of English , American, and world literature. At the same time, they remain receptive to the inclusion of new or neglected works that are compatible with the department's philosophy. Several courses examine critical theory, and faculty employ a variety of methodologies in literary analysis, while favoring a historical and exegetical approach. Students may choose to obtain a major or a minor in English, or work toward qualifying for the California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English Careers for the English Major The English major is not a career-specific major, such as accounting. Instead, alert and competent graduates with an English major have acquired a habit of thought and a range of skills that open opportunities for careers in a diversity of fields: teaching, missions, journalism, publishing, insurance, law, paralegal work, banking, personnel management, public relations, and government service. With additional specific training, graduates in English can enter these and other occupations, careers, and vocations. View more details on The Master's College and Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related English courses.