Department of English

A foundation for understanding the world and flourishing in it

English degrees are the most versatile and applicable degrees. Our programs help develop important skills that apply to a range of careers and your personal life: interpretation, analysis, creative and critical thinking, writing, and effective communication. Our programs are also an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the impressive capabilities of humanity made in the image of God, and that includes you.

Our Vision

The English Department seeks to provide an excellent undergraduate education that inspires students to understand and engage the world in order to promote human flourishing. We seek to produce good readers, good thinkers, good writers, good problem-solvers, and most importantly, good humans

Programs

Bachelor of Arts in English

By studying language, literature, and expression at Concordia, you’ll benefit from direct exposure to the creative process and will learn to value a life of intellectual curiosity.

Explore Program

Minor in English/Language Arts

The English/Language Arts minor is available in the Early Childhood Education and the Elementary/Middle School Education majors.