About the BA in English Degree
Why Study English at Cedarville?
If you have a passion for words — both reading and writing — then Cedarville's English program will feel like home! Through coursework that's marked by a distinctly biblical worldview, you'll develop a far-reaching liberal arts foundation and join a vibrant academic community devoted to reading deeply, writing well, and following Christ.
Your core courses for the BA in English degree include Literary Analysis, Literary Theory, and Introduction to Creative Writing. You'll also have the opportunity to choose a concentration: creative writing, cross-disciplinary studies, literary studies, rhetoric and composition, or a pathway to your MBA. No matter what focus you choose, you'll graduate with a deeper understanding and appreciation of words, well equipped to represent and glorify Christ in a wide variety of careers.
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Biblical Worldview
The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take. -
Mentoring Christian Faculty
You'll be taught by highly-credentialed professors who want you to succeed. -
Top Placement Rates
Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Undergraduate
- Residential
- 3-Year Option
- 4-Year
Program News
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Write On: Student Secures National Article
What began as Emily Vest’s conversation with a Cedarville University professor, ended as a creative nonfiction piece on the front page of a national literary magazine, The Albion Review. -
Colleagues, Students Remember Professor
In October of 2021, Cedarville University’s beloved professor and long-time pillar of the English department, Dr. Donald Deardorff, passed away unexpectedly. Two years later, the English department remembered his legacy with a tree-planting ceremony.