English
Study English at a Christian University
Gain access to a wide range of career options with a degree from the Department of English at Liberty University. The ability to read and analyze information, come up with unique solutions, and communicate complex concepts allows Liberty students to succeed in both the marketplace and in life.
Because English is the international language of commerce and diplomacy, the writing and communication skills you learn with an English degree can prepare you for success in the global marketplace.
Whether you plan to be a teacher or work in the journalism, law, or communications fields, let us help you develop the skills you need for life.
Discover Your Passion with a Degree in English
Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Pursue your writing dreams with a degree from the Department of English. Liberty graduates are working in the exciting fields of journalism, television, radio, and publishing. Some are also well-known, published authors.
Teaching
With a B.Ed. in English Education (6-12), graduates can teach English in public, private, and missionary schools, as well as in TESL programs. Graduates can also teach in a university setting with an M.A. in English.
Graduate School
Enhance your career opportunities with graduate studies. After completing your bachelor’s degree, you can get your master’s or doctoral degree through Liberty’s Department of English or further your education elsewhere.
Law School
English majors are sought-after law school applicants. Critical thinking skills developed through the analysis and interpretation of literature help English graduates succeed. Excel in a field that requires encyclopedic knowledge, practical skills, and creative problem-solving.
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- Enhance your degree with an English minor
- Take advantage of resources available at the Residential Writing Center
- Connect with your English Advisor
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Student Organizations
This course provides students with a practical working knowledge of the fundamentals of editing for publishing. Registration is open for this Spring 2026 course with Dr. Fawn Musick!
Oct 30
Integrating instruction, exercise, and feedback on work from the instructor and classmates, this course teaches students techniques for producing publishable poetry, as well as creating a variety of poetic forms. Registration for this Spring 2026 graduate-level course with Prof. Grant is open!
Oct 29
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of writing the contemporary poem, with emphasis on theme, imagery, figurative language and other devices. Registration is open for this Spring 2026 course with Prof. Grant!
Oct 29
The purpose of this course is to expedite the aspiring writer’s journey to successful creative writing through immersion in craft. In this course, we will take a specific interest in the novella. Thus, many of our craft considerations will be determined by the length that typifies the novella, which tends to be neither as short as a short story nor as long as a novel. Registration is now open for this Spring 2026 course with Prof. Grant!
Oct 28
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