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If you’ve ever paused over the perfect semicolon, pondered the theological symbolism in The Great Gatsby, or found beauty in a well-placed metaphor, you might be an English major.  

Join a curious, creative community at Corban exploring language, literature, and the human experience through a biblical lens. We’ll help you develop a Christian mind—one that thinks deeply, writes beautifully, and engages culture with wisdom and grace. Whether you’re analyzing a novel, crafting a poem, or critiquing an ad campaign, you’ll learn to recognize the difference between the good and the truly great. 

Completion

4 Years

Credits

120

Major

English

Delivery

On Campus

Concentrations

Featured Courses

For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.

A woman smiles while holding a book in her hands, exuding joy and enthusiasm for reading.

Being an English major means paying attention—to words, to people, to the world. Grow as a thinker and a communicator, developing a deep understanding of language and story as tools not just for expression, but for worship. In a world full of noise, you’ll learn to speak with clarity, write with purpose, and read with discernment.

Career Opportunities

English majors at Corban are prepared for professional excellence in almost any field. Common careers include:

  • Writer
  • Editor
  • Marketing Manager
  • Professor / Teacher
  • Corporate Communications Manager
  • Social Media Content Creator
  • Researcher
  • Librarian / Information Specialist
  • Entrepreneur