English Department

Faculty

Interim Department Chair: Warren Anderson

James Albright, Elaine Roberts, Joel Jupp, Sharon Kim, Joy Krispin, Jason Nado, and Dana Onayemi
Emeritus: Pat Hargis

Mission

• To cultivate the art of deep reading
• To practice careful analysis and reflection
• To strengthen skills in effective oral and written communication
• To understand all texts and contexts in the light of God's word

Overview

Whether you want to be a writer, teacher, lawyer, or social media guru, the Judson English department can give you the wide-ranging skills you need to thrive. The Literature Major runs the gamut from Homer's Odyssey to Batman--with Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, and J.R.R. Tolkien in between--emphasizing the art of in-depth reading. The Writing Major concentrates on creative fiction and non-fiction, while the Media Writing Major prepares you for work in business, news, entertainment, non-profit, and ministry-related fields, using both traditional and new media. Interdisciplinary options let you tailor a program to your needs, like adding courses in business, visual arts, or worship arts.

And if you love poetry but fear it won't pay the bills, check out our English Minor, for literature or writing.