English

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Majoring or minoring in English at MBU prepares you to be a compelling communicator in any job and in any ministry. Whether your future holds writing magazine articles, correspondence, books, or sermons, majoring in English enhances your ability to communicate clearly. Courses expose you to enduring literary works, refine your research skills, and emphasize critical thinking and effective writing. This program is also an excellent springboard for in-depth study in graduate school.

Career Options

• Advertising copywriter • Author • Copy editor • Creative writer • Digital copywriter • Editorial assistant • Journalist • Linguistic specialist • Literacy tutor • Proofreader • Public relations officer • Screenwriter • ESL teacher

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

Suggested Schedule

Year 1

English Composition 1 Music Elective

3 2 Old Testament Survey 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 2 The Modern World 3 Math or Science Elective 3 16 English Composition 2 3 New Testament Survey 3 Introduction to Humanities 3 Minor 3 Math or Science Elective 3 15

Year 2

Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism Minor Computer Applications Humanities Elective English Elective

3 3 3 3 3 15 Composition and Literature 3 Baptist Heritage 3 Minor 3 English Electives 6 Open Elective 3 18

Year 3

Introduction to Philosophy 2 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 3 Advanced Writing 3 Minor 3 English Elective 3 Open Elective 3 17 Oral Communication Elective 2 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 3 Recent and Contem. America 3 Minor 3 English Elective 3 Open Elective 2 16

Year 4

Literature Capstone Bible Elective Minor English Elective Open Elective

3 3 3 6 2 17 Bible Elective English Electives Open Electives

3 6 6 15