About the Department
The Department of World Languages provides instruction in modern world languages with an emphasis on communicative competence and cultural and historical knowledge of the target language; it prepares graduates to understand, communicate, and serve people and communities with compassion throughout the world from a thoughtful Christian perspective.
The Department of World Languages prepares educators for service within public or private schools in the field of English as a Second Language Education who engage the learning community through effective, learner-centered practices and are grounded in educational theory, content knowledge, reflective inquiry, and appreciation for diversity within a Christ-centered worldview.
The Department of World Languages partners with the School of Education to offer a major in English as a Second Language (ESL) Education. The department also works with the Department of Christian Ministries to offer an English Language Teaching concentration for the Intercultural Studies major. This major and concentration prepare you for further graduate study and careers working domestically or internationally.
Meet your Professors
Under the guidance of Christian professors who are scientific experts, you’ll also grow spiritually as you come to better know the Creator through understanding of His Creation.