Learning how to read coherently and write effectively teaches
you to think critically, increases your vocabulary, and improves
your language and research skills. No matter what field you
enter, communication and writing skills are important and highly
sought after by employers. Maranatha’s English major will expose
you to enduring literary works and teach you to write more
effectively, whether you write sermons, correspondence, books,
magazine articles, or other forms of communication. Because of
its emphasis on critical thinking and writing, English is also
one of the best ways to prepare for graduate school. Unlike
secular English programs that promote relativistic theory about
language, Maranatha’s English major teaches students to “approve
things that are excellent” (Phil. 1:10) and to evaluate
literature from a moral and biblical perspective. The English
major will not only immerse you in the wide world of literature
and awaken your cultural awareness but also equip you to discern
objective truth and bea