Well-chosen words can transform our world…

We are a diverse group offering studies in English, Spanish, Writing, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL), and a Teaching Endorsement in ESL. We also offer an Intensive English Program for internationals who want to study English in an English-speaking cultural context.

The importance of language studies

Literary, linguistic, and cross-cultural studies hone language skills, increase self-awareness and empathy, and provide opportunities for philosophical and theological reflection, preparing students to lead and serve in academic, church, and global communities.

A world suffering from conflict and injustice, burdened by poverty and racism, threatened by ecological disasters and unloosed from its spiritual moorings sorely needs leaders with the commitment and skills to bring about change.

Students and faculty in action

Our love for language moves us to do many things:

• write original poetry and fiction for Phoenix, our literary magazine
• bring notable authors to campus for Writers Read
• prepare students for cross-cultural experiences all over the world
• gather at Homecoming for brunch and a speaker…Oct.13, 2013: Chris Longenecker ’82 to read from her latest book.

Informed by the Christian faith of an Anabaptist heritage, we take seriously our commitment to foster critical and creative thinking, meaningful communication, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.