B.A. in English

The English major offers a literary education in the Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts tradition, providing students with an understanding of the complexities of human nature and a comprehensive grasp of Western civilization. Through intensive study and analysis of key works of British and American Literature, students nourish their minds and spirits, develop a deep understanding of the human person, and prepare themselves for a lifetime of intellectual and spiritual growth that will benefit them and others. They also become versatile communicators as they master the critical skills necessary to engage in research, organize information, form conclusions, and express them persuasively in writing and in speech.

To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must successfully complete RH104, EN211, and EN212. Transfer students seeking to major in English may not need to complete EN211 and EN212. Honors College students may have different requirements for the major. Please contact the Department Chair for questions.

NOTE: Students must meet the following conditions: 1) The last eighteen (18) credits taken to fulfill the requirements of the English major must be taken at Belmont Abbey College; students transferring from accredited institutions may transfer a maximum of nine (9) credits at the 300 and 400 levels.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Curriculum Requirements

The Core Curriculum (50-53 hours)

Please reference the Core Curriculum Requirements

English majors are recommended to take EN 207 or EN 208 to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement. The following general core requirements are prerequisites for most EN upper level courses:

EN211	Literary Classics of the Western Trad I	3
EN212	Literary Classics of the Western Trad II	3

Major Program Requirements (300 Level or above) (31 hours)

EN303	American Literary Tradition	3
EN305	Introduction to Literary Studies	3
	7 English Courses 300 level or above	21
EN430W	Rhetoric, Research, and Writing	3
EN431	Senior Thesis Tutorial	1