Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing
- Type
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Campus
- School
- Conrad Grebel School of The Humanities
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing will introduce you to prominent works in American, British, and World Literature in a Christian environment. You will learn to analyze fiction and nonfiction works based on a biblical worldview by exploring authors, works, genres, literary terminology and critical theory.
Why Study English & Creative Writing at TMU?
A creative writing degree at Truett McConnell University offers a biblically-centered education that combines the study of literature with the development of writing skills, allowing students to explore their creativity while integrating their faith. Students also benefit from opportunities to publish their work and participate in competitions, enhancing their practical experience in the field.
The Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing will introduce you to prominent works in American, British and World Literature in a Christian environment.
Students will learn how to analyze fiction and nonfiction works based on a biblical worldview by exploring authors, works, genres, literary terminology and critical theory. Unique to Truett McConnell’s English degree, you will also study a range of Christian literature, including the patristic accounts of the early church, English and Irish praise poetry; modern apologetic works of Lewis, Tolkien and Eliot; and the creation and criticism of creative writing in poetry, drama and other pieces of literature.
Career Outcomes
- Journalist
- Marketer
- Creative Director
- Publisher
- Digital Copywriter
- Translator
- Creative Writing Professor
- Public Relations Officer
Program Features
Learn about the various aspects that will go into the English & Creative Writing degree at TMU
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The degree in English & Creative Writing prepares students for a plethora of post-graduate pursuits, including teaching, writing, and advanced degrees. Through a deeply rooted biblical worldview, students explore the literature that shapes our world and learn the principles of grammar and composition. Survey courses dive deep into the works of literary giants including Shakespeare, Lewis, Fitzgerald, and more.
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Under the teaching of gifted professors, students are exposed to the different facets of approaching and creating poetry, nonfiction works, short stories, and novels. Through peer-reviewed workshops, students are able to hone their creative gifts and learn from professors and each other in an environment that seeks to encourage their work and sharpen their skill.
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Through the expert knowledge of the English faculty, students become intimately familiar with the great works of 20th Century American Literature. Students survey the novels of Ernest Hemingway, William Faulker, Willa Cather, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the poetry of Robert Frost, and the short stories of Zora Neale Hurston, Raymond Carver, and Flannery O’Connor, examining each through a Biblical lens.
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Over the course of two semesters, students have the opportunity to plan and draft the first 10+ chapters of a novel. From learning the creative process to peer reviewing the works of classmates, students acquire the skills needed and the practical experience required for the start of their own novels! Under the guidance of experts in the field of creative writing, students will flourish as they plan, draft, and begin editing their novel.
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The Conrad Grebel School of the Humanities offers an annual writing competition for students across campus. Students are able to submit works of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, as well as cover art. Judged by the English faculty, the winning entries are compiled into the Yonah Literary Review, showcasing the artistic and creative writing talent of TMU’s students.
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The School of Humanities offers minors in Biblical Languages, English, Greek, and History. These programs introduce you to key concepts and help you learn to connect these ideas to your chosen career.
*Students cannot minor in a program they are majoring in.
Dr. Michael T. Justus
Chair, School of the Humanities; Professor, History
Nan Allen
Assistant Professor, English
Deangela Chastain
Lecturer, English
Dr. Rodney Coe
Lecturer, The Humanities
Kathleen Harris
Assistant Professor, English
Jarret Holland
Cross Country, Athletics; Lecturer, English
Dr. Bailey Humphrey
Assistant Professor, English
Dr. Walton Young
Senior Professor, English
