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 Bachelor of Arts in Literature
Purpose:
Students majoring in Literature study the great works of European and American literature. Students take a two-semester sequence of seminars in English Literature and study a wide range of literary masterpieces. In addition, they expand on an area of interest by developing a 9-hour DRW project in literary studies. Literature majors will be able to apply a biblical worldview to their studies which will prepare them to be informed and thoughtful citizens.
Program:
The Bachelor of Arts in Literature requires a total of 128 credit hours. During their freshman and sophomore years, Literature majors undertake solid coursework to enhance reading, writing, research, and speaking skills. In addition to the core curriculum, the major contains 45 credit hours and 8 elective hours.
Learning Objectives for the Literature Major:
- Know the classics of Western literature (historical epochs, genres, major authors).
- Be familiar with important scholarship and criticism.
- Be able to write interesting and intelligent literary criticism. Enter the "great conversation."
- Learn to work together and help each other as creators and critics of literature.
- Imitate and learn from the classics as creative writers.
- Understand the practical, business aspects of writing. Develop realistic career goals.
- Learn from and work with outstanding writers, critics, and scholars. Take part in valuable internships.
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Literature Major
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Minimum of 128 Total Credit Hours
Required Core Curriculum Courses (75 hours) |
| | BIB130/140 | Theology of the Bible I and II | | (6) |
| | BIB210 | Principles of Biblical Reasoning | | (3) |
| | CLA200 | Rhetoric | | (3) |
| | CLA205 | Logic | | (3) |
| | ECO320 | Economics for the Citizen | | (3) |
| | ENG110 | Research and Writing | | (1) |
| | ENG210/220 | Western Literature I & II | | (6) |
| | GOV210 | Constitutional Law | | (3) |
| | HIS110/120 | History of the United States I & II | | (6) |
| | HIS130/140 | History of the Western World I & II | | (6) |
| | MAT210 | Euclidean Geometry | | (3) |
| | MUS400 | Music History and Appreciation I | | (3) |
| | PHI205 | Philosophy | | (3) |
| | PHI210/220 | Freedom's Foundations I & II | | (6) |
| | Various | Foreign Language (Latin or Greek) | | (12) |
| | Various | Science (Physics and Biology w/Lab) | | (8) |
Elective Courses (Minimum 8 hours)*
| Required Major Courses (45 hours) |
| | HIS300 | Topics in History | | (3) |
| | LIT300 | Topics in Literature | | (3) |
| | BIB300 | Topics in Biblical Studies | | (3) |
| | PHI300 | Topics in Philosophy | | (3) |
| | LIT310/320 | English Literature Seminar I & II | | (6) |
| | LIT300/above | Various | | (18) |
| | LIT490 | Directed Research and Writing | | (8) |
| | LIT491 | Faith and Reason Integration Essay | | (1) |
*One of the electives must be a writing course. |
NOTE: Upon admission, some students may be deficient in Mathematics and therefore unable to complete Physics with Lab. In such cases, they may be required to take MAT 100 College Algebra and Trigonometry before they attempt to complete Physics. Students deficient in Mathematics are responsible for fulfilling these requirements before they are scheduled to take Physics with Lab. Students may show evidence of completing these courses at other institutions if they receive prior approval from the Registrar. If they complete an approved Physics with Lab course elsewhere, they need not demonstrate ability to complete MAT 100. During new student orientation, all students will take the Math Proficiency Exam for placement.
Faculty
Gene Edward Veith, Ph.D.
Provost
Professor of Literature
Laura McCollum, Ed.D.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Associate Professor of Education
Steve Hake, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Department of Classical Liberal Arts
Professor of English Literature
David Aikman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and
Writer in Residence
Darrel Cox, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Neal Doran, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Michael Kucks, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics
Bonnie Libby, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Literature
Stephen McCollum, D.M.A.
Associate Professor, Director of Music
Stephen McRoberts , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Classics
Mark T. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
J. Travis Moger
Instructor of History
James Tallmon, Ph.D.
Professor of Rhetoric
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