English Program Highlights
At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, hands-on learning is built into the English experience through practical opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Students gain real-world experience by working on Penmarks, MVNU’s literary magazine, and by tutoring in the Writing Lab, where they help others strengthen their writing. Internships and faculty-mentored projects further develop skills in editing, communication, and research, preparing students for future careers and graduate study.
At MVNU, faith is integrated throughout the English program by encouraging students to explore literature and writing through a Christian worldview. In the classroom, students reflect on meaning, truth, and human experience while growing as thoughtful writers and readers. Faculty support both academic development and spiritual formation, helping students connect their studies with their faith and vocation.
Students can study abroad through a United Kingdom travel course exploring Dublin, London, and Edinburgh, experiencing each city’s unique culture and history. They can also pursue literature and culture studies in Oxford through the CCCU GlobalEd program, gaining global perspective through immersive academic travel.
Why Choose MVNU
MVNU’s English program offers rigorous training in writing, reading, and analytical thinking offered by Christian teacher-scholars who equip their students for personal and professional flourishing in a changing world.
Majoring in English cultivates the skills employers value such as writing, oral communication, research, and problem-solving. It also deepens and widens your imagination by grounding you in literature that has stood the test of time.
What’s more, you’ll create a signature senior project that showcases your literary interests and serves as a graduate program essay, a conference paper, or an interview highlight. MVNU’s English program will prepare you for diverse careers by acquiring transferable skill sets desired by employers. At MVNU, you’ll discover your vocation while growing as a Christian thinker and literary wordsmith.
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Meet Our English Faculty
Professors in the English program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are knowledgeable and experienced educators who actively engage with students in their study of literature, writing, and communication. Faculty members also remain engaged in their field to stay current with developments in literary studies, composition, and pedagogy, bringing fresh insight into the classroom.
Visit England, Ireland, and Scotland with MVNUK
MVNU’s very own United Kingdom travel course dives into city life as you explore three different European capitals that each have their own unique personality. Walk along the famous cobblestones at Dublin’s Temple Bar, marvel at London’s iconic Big Ben, and fall in love with Scotland’s historic Edinburgh Castle. Learn more today!
Penmarks: MVNU’s Student Literary Magazine
Showcasing student creativity through poetry, fiction, art, and nonfiction while building real-world publishing experience
Penmarks is MVNU’s own student-produced literary magazine that features original poems, artwork, short stories, and creative non-fiction written by MVNU students. The magazine is published annually, during the spring semester.
The magazine exists to showcase the rich creative life of the MVNU community. Penmarks has three main purposes: to provide an aesthetically pleasing and accessible platform for student writing and visual art, to give students valuable real-world experience of producing a literary magazine, and to enrich campus culture across the board.
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What Can You Do With An English Degree?
An English degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University prepares students for a wide range of careers in communication, education, law, publishing, and beyond, while strengthening writing, research, and critical thinking skills.
- English teacher (public, private, or international) or graduate student in education
- Attorney, paralegal, or legal assistant
- Librarian, youth services specialist, or library director
- Editor, copy editor, or publishing professional
- Writer, media specialist, technical writer, or content strategist
- Marketing, human resources, or communications professional
MVNU English graduates pursue careers in schools, law offices, libraries, publishing houses, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, with many also advancing to graduate study or specialized professional training.
Our English graduates have been accepted to the following universities for graduate work: American University Law School, Bowling Green State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Case Western Reserve Law School, Kent State University, Texas A & M University, The Ohio State University, University of Buffalo, University of Toledo and University of Washington.
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