Huntington University is a Christian liberal arts college in Indiana
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Do you love to read and discuss literature with interesting, passionate people? You may be an English major.

Do you love to express yourself through writing, artistic expression, and critical thinking? You may be an English major.

At Huntington University, the size of classes as well as the mission of the college allows for considerable individual interaction between faculty and students.

As an English major you will benefit from:

  • English Department scholarships 
  • Small class sizes
  • Discussions with fellow English majors and English Department faculty
  • Participation in professional conferences that feature student and faculty research and writing
  • Opportunities to publish original work
  • Ictus, the departmental literary magazine featuring student writing
  • Internships in a variety of fields
  • Membership in  Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta recognizes outstanding English majors and offers a yearly scholarship conference.
  • Field trips opportunities to regional theatrical productions, lectures by renowned writers, and a prison Shakespeare program.

At Huntington University, you will study American, British, and World literature as well as poetry and fiction and nonfiction writing.
The English Department offers two Bachelor of Arts degree program:

The Bachelor of Science in English Education for those interested in teaching.

alumni impact

Advantages of Christian college education described by Huntington University alum.

Brett Jenkins

English '08

Brett began her career at Huntington despising poetry, but was surprised to discover a passion for the writing genre.

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The 42nd annual Huntington University Forester Night celebrated the accomplishments of students from across campus, as well as the recognition of the Foresters of the Year, the 2013 Outstanding Scholar Award, the Impact Initiative Scholarship and the Professor of the Year. The event was held May 7.

Doughty will serve on a literature panel

Doughty will serve on a literature panel

05/08/2013

Dr. Del Doughty, interim senior vice president for academic affairs and professor of English, will be serving on the literature panel of the Indiana Arts Commission this year. On April 11, he was in Indianapolis to review proposals for state writers’ grants.