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about the program
The world is increasingly driven by narratives, not only as entertainment, but as tools for communication and manipulation in marketing, politics, journalism, and cultural activism. By studying the universal language of Story, you’ll not only prepare yourself to engage the culture in many different contexts (novels, graphic arts, sermons, streaming videos, podcasts, vlogs, etc.), you’ll learn to recognize and integrate the meaning of Scripture’s “hidden treasures” in ways you haven’t imagined.
Jesus was the greatest storyteller who ever lived. At MNU, you’re invited to follow Him into the adventure of telling stories that impact the world.
The program combines a strong emphasis in British, American, and world literary traditions with the application of biblical semiotics (the study of meaning) to nurture skill at writing, creativity, and the ability to recognize “the signs of the times.”
- Novelist
- Screenwriter
- Editor
- Marketer
- English Teacher
- Librarian
English majors will be provided a new iPad to increase their learning experience.

Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL | 1503 | Comp I: Writing and Rhetoric | 3 |
ENGL | 2003 | Intro to Literature | 3 |
FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
EDUC | 1001 | Education Seminar | 1 |
COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
BLIT | 1004 | Discovering the Bible | 4 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL | 1703 | Comp II: Writing and Research | 3 |
ENGL | 2113 | Survey of American Authors | 3 |
EDUC | 2103 | Intro to Teaching | 3 |
MATH | 1223 | College Algebra | 3 |
HIST | 1303 | US History since 1877 | 3 |
Physical Activity Elective | 2 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC | 2203 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
ENGL | 2213 | Survey of British Literature | 3 |
ENGL | English 30000-Level Course | 3 | |
FNAR | 1303 | Exploring Art | 3 |
PSYC | 2503 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
COMM | 4002 | Multimedia Workshop | 1 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
GNSC | Science Elective | 3 | |
ENGL | English 3000-Level Course | 3 | |
HLSC | 3603 | Core Concepts of Health | 3 |
THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
ENGL | English 4000-Level Course | 3 | |
COMM | 2001 | Multimedia Workshop | 1 |
Junior Year - First Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC | 3134 | Teaching and Learning I | 4 |
EDUC | 3132 | Technology Teaching and Learning I | 2 |
EDUC | 3603 | Classroom Management | 3 |
ENGL | English 3000-Level Course | 3 | |
ENGL | English 4000-Level Course | 3 | |
MATH | 2503 | Applied Math with Stats | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC | 3414 | Teaching and Learning II - Exceptional Learning | 4 |
EDUC | 3412 | Teaching with Exceptional Learner | 3 |
ENGL | English 3000 - Level Course | 3 | |
ENGL | English 4000 - Level Course | 3 | |
GNSC | Science Elective | 3 | |
EDUC | 4702 | Secondary Reading in the Content | 2 |
Senior Year - First Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC | 4514 | Teaching and Learning III | 4 |
EDUC | 4512 | Technology Teaching and Learning III | 2 |
ENGL | English 4000 - Level Course | 3 | |
HIST | 2103 | World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
EDUC | 4622 | Methods of Teaching Secondary English | 2 |
COMM | 4002 | Multimedia Workshop | 1 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
Course | # | Name | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC | 4888 | Student Teaching | 9-12 |
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Wired Wednesday
Developed specifically for Traditional Undergraduate Students, MNU launched a new schedule in 2020. Semester-long courses are now held on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday for 75 minutes each.

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As an MNU student, you’ll encounter not only academic growth and career preparation but you’ll also transform through spiritual growth and time spent in service and mission. We think that’s a
recipe for success in today’s global world.