Humanities - Literature
A degree in Literature seeks to introduce students to the important literature of world culture with an aim of developing them into effective and ethically responsible communicators, writers and leaders who can understand moral choices and can design, express, interpret and evaluate written literature in light of a Christian worldview.
"The Humanities major gives students the best opportunity to get the classical liberal arts education that has been at the heart of the Western intellectual tradition for thousands of years, but has lately become embattled by the obsession with colleges as places of job-training. If someone wants to be educated in the traditional sense, the study of the 'Great Works' of our past and present is the best conceivable way to prepare for the future as redemptive agents in God's Kingdom." Dr. Michael Stevens, professor of English
Division of Humanities
Meet the Humanities Faculty
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- What can I do with this major?
- The Humanities major provides a wide range of flexibility. It develops critical reading and thinking, logical and analytical thinking, argumentation, creativity, advanced writing skills, communication skills, research skills, ability to understand ideas and values, sensitivity to cultural differences, wide range of knowledge, aesthetic understanding, questioning skills, time and resource management skills, linguistic skills, etc. These will be useful for a number of careers.
- Why choose Humanities at Cornerstone?
- The Humanities major is interdisciplinary in design. You take courses not only in your area (e.g., literature), but also in philosophy, linguistics, and creative writing. This is the strength and uniqueness of the program.
- Interesting classes I may take?
HUM 382 Humanities Seminar
*During the summer this course is offered in Oxford, England, and students learn about the work of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
HUM 482 Creative Endeavors
- What internships or partnerships are available with this program?
Recent Internships
Baker Publishing Group: assisting work in marketing and editing departments
Cornerstone University Marketing Office: feature writing and editing
Kregel Publications: editing and writing
Mission Network News: feature writing and editing
Zondervan Publishing Company: assisting in editing and marketing areas
- What grads are doing now?
Amy Nemecak – freelance editing for Baker Publishing Group
Matt Harrison – teaches philosophy and literature
Jack Baker – a Ph.D. student in literature and philosophy at Purdue University
