Overview

The work of authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien has inspired millions. But what inspired them? The same works that form the staple of an English degree at Tyndale. Taking a Bachelor of Arts in English at Tyndale means studying literature by its greatest practitioners: Homer, Virgil, Sophocles, Dante, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth - authors you will study in your first year alone! It entails learning the craft of writing and the theory that underlies it, while developing an appreciation for the great tradition of literature across the ages. It is also an excellent preparation for many professions, including education, law, public relations, journalism, politics, international relations, advertising and graduate research. With an eye on past greats and present practice, a BA in English is an investment in the future.  See below for specific degree requirements.

MAJOR Requirements

• [ENGL 1013], [ENGL 1023] Survey of English Literature I, II
• [ENGL 2603] Practical Criticism: Poetry
• [ENGL 2613] Practical Criticism: Prose
• One of:
  [ENGL 3833] American Literature I
  [ENGL 3843] American Literature II
  [ENGL 3853] Canadian Literature I
  [ENGL 3863] Canadian Literature II

• [ENGL 3753] Shakespeare
• [ENGL 3783] Milton
• One period course:
  [ENGL 3013, 3033, 3053, 3103, 3203, 3313, 3323, 3333, 3403, 3413]

• ENGL Electives (3000- or 4000-level) (6 credit hours) 
• ENGL Elective (4000-level) (3 credit hours) 
• ENGL Elective (any level) (3 credit hours)

Core Requirements  

• [HIST 1013] History of Western Civilization I    
• [HIST 1023] History of Western Civilization II    
• [PHIL 1013] History of Philosophy I    
• [PHIL 1023] History of Philosophy II    
• [RLGS 1013] Old Testament Scriptures    
• [RLGS 1023] New Testament Scripture    
• [RLGS 2013] Hermeneutics    
• [RLGS 3603] Introduction to Christian Theology
• [INDS 4753] Christianity and Culture
   

Breadth Requirements

• Fine Arts Elective (3 credit hours)
• Language Electives (6 credit hours)
• Natural Sciences Elective (3 credit hours)
• Social Sciences Electives (6 credit hours) 

Electives (39 credit hours)