English
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
#3 Best Colleges for English in Oregon
Concentrations
Featured Courses
Faith and the Literary Imagination
Join the great and ongoing conversation of literature. Explore the themes, techniques, and timeless questions of poetry, fiction, and drama as you discover how storytelling reflects the human condition and spiritual truth.
Reading the World & Searching for God
Engage with art, music, myth, and literature across cultures and centuries, all while exploring life’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? This course invites you to seek truth through the lens of a biblical worldview.
Narrative Theory
Dive into the art and science of storytelling. Explore narrative theory and analyze examples of outstanding stories to build the storytelling skills that form the foundation of effective media arts and communication.
Persuasive Theory & Writing
Master the art of persuasion across genres—from editorials and business writing to reviews and ethical appeals. You’ll craft compelling arguments that inform, influence, and inspire.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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
Featured Faculty
Dr. Ryan Stark
Chair, Humanities | Professor of English and Humanities
rstark@corban.edu(503) 589-8190
