Literature Minor | Christian College in Oregon

At A Glance

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Program Type

Minor

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Opportunities

Write in university publications, The Wineskin and The Crescent

"Deprive children of stories, and you leave them unscripted, anxious stutterers in their actions as in their words." –Alaisdair MacIntyre

Stories do more than entertain. Stories are the scripts that help us know how to live well in the world that God has made. A literature minor will do more than familiarize you with powerful works from around the globe and throughout time: studying literature will train you to think, feel, and live deeply.

Earning a minor in literature will help you flourish, whatever your career aspirations may be. A literature minor strengthens key skills like critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and systems analysis, while fostering empathy and effective communication. Studying literature will also broaden your cultural horizons as you explore the diverse worlds represented in texts ranging from ancient epics to modern novels.

This journey cultivates literary competence alongside a deep understanding of the human experience, preparing you for a globally connected workforce. From technology and business to ministry and education, employers seek candidates who can understand the myriad stories our world offers, and think with precision to guide an organization into the future.

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Program Distinctives Why Study Management at George Fox?

Beyond exploring the classics of literature, you will become a more perceptive reader and interpreter of the Bible, helping you gain a better understanding of how your faith informs your writing practice.
Our students actively publish in, local, regional, and national publications. The Wineskin (our literary journal), and The Crescent (our newspaper) provide additional opportunities to hone your editorial skills, and learn about the publication process from the perspective of editors and publishers.
We offer a TESOL certificate–an internationally recognized credential that qualifies you to teach English abroad. With a TESOL certificate, you can travel, teach, and explore a world of new stories.
If you are a writing minor with a 3.0 GPA or above and three semesters of college credit, you are eligible to join the George Fox chapter of Sigma Tau Delta. Membership in this international honors society gives you access to creative and scholarly publishing opportunities and, if selected, allows you to present your work at the international convention.

Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?

Diverse and influential texts across times and cultures
Theoretical and philosophical approaches to the power language and narrative
Period, genre, and author studies based on your unique interests, such as world literature, Shakespeare, British and American literature, women writers, literary modernism, the novel, and more!

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Cornerstone Core

The Cornerstone Core is a set of 12 courses across 10 academic disciplines that undergraduate students take at George Fox to cultivate their character within the Christian context.

Learn more about general education

As an alternative to Cornerstone Core, students can participate in our great books honors program.

Career Outlook What’s After George Fox

The rise in novel reading means new opportunities for literary editors, including acquisitions editors and project editors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job market for educational instruction (which includes English teachers) and library occupations is also projected to grow over the next 10 years!

Jobs our graduates have held