English and Writing, B.A.
As an English & Writing major at Bethel, you will join a vibrant community of literature lovers and be challenged by the lively conversations beautiful writing can prompt. You will be encouraged by your teachers and fellow classmates to maximize your potential as a writer. You will explore connections between writing and faith, literature and empathy, words and righteous action. You will produce a professional-quality portfolio of written work and help write, edit, and publish The Crossings, Bethel’s literary magazine. You will have opportunities to meet and interact with published authors and attend live theater performances. The English & Writing major is great preparation for future writers, editors, teachers, librarians, professors, lawyers, ministers, film-makers, advertisers, designers, entrepreneurs, and leaders of all types. Finally, at 36-credit hours, the English & Writing major is double-major friendly, and many of our students maximize their four years of college by completing a second major.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| LIT 251 | Global Literature | 3 |
| MATH | College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
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| COMM and Foreign Language | Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
| | OR | |
| | Foreign Language (one semester) | 3 |
| | AND | |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
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| | Choose three credits from the following: | 3 |
| FA/THTR/ART/Music | Elective(s) | 3 |
| HIST | History Elective | 3 |
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| | Choose three credits from the following: | 3 |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 110 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| | OR | |
| NS 291 | Physical World | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Any BIOL,CHEM, PHYS | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Major
Select 6 hours from the following:
| LIT 421 | Seminar in Literature | 3 |
| WRIT 422 | Seminar in Writing | 3 |
| COMM 285 | Practicum in Student Media | 1-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
COMM 285: A maximum of 3 hours of COMM 285 can be counted toward the English Majors.
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120