Majoring in English at Bryn Athyn is about exploring the beauty and power of thought and language through written texts. As an English major, you'll read, analyze, and write about a wide variety of literature, from various cultures and historical periods up to modern day.
Our courses range from classical, medieval, Renaissance, and Shakespearean literature to creative writing, mythology, poetry, and film. More specialized courses focus on Elizabethan literature, Victorian literature, poetry of devotion, novels, and the writing of Henry James.
Develop Versatile Skills
Students develop valuable skills by reading complex works, learning to write clearly, persuasively, and effectively, as well as creatively and logically. These skills are versatile and useful in a wide variety of professions.
Our English program also provides a solid foundation for multiple areas of graduate study or a variety of career paths.
In addition, studying the English language as well as literature will put you in dialogue with the great minds and ideas of the past and the present, reinforcing that words matter and that literature continues to shape our world.
Combining English with Education
We offer a certification program in English that prepares you to become a high school English teacher. The program combines teacher preparation with solid instruction in English, culminating in a semester of student teaching. We partner with nearby Holy Family University for certification training for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Contact:
Rev. Thane P. Glenn, PhD, Head of English Major
267-502-4844, thane.glenn@brynathyn.edu
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