Discover the Power of English Studies at Montreat College
Ava Hall 
Why English?
English courses at Montreat College combine scholarship with a thoughtful biblical worldview. Students focus on a single concentration while applying courses from the other two concentrations toward their degree requirements. This cohesive approach, under the guidance of practiced scholars and published authors, provides students with a firm grasp of both literary craft and technical writing. English majors cap their coursework with a Senior Thesis on a topic chosen in conjunction with an advisor.
Career Opportunities
- Editor
- Journalist
- Technical Writer
Concentrations
Creative Writing
Bring your writing dreams to life.
The creative writing concentration at Montreat College offers students the chance to explore their passion for writing in a supportive environment. Creative Writing majors engage in small, intensive workshop-style classes with professors and peers, allowing for personalized feedback and development.
Students also have opportunities to showcase their work through the sponsored reading series and submissions to The Lamp Post, Montreat College’s literary magazine. Aspiring poets, essayists, and novelists are encouraged to share their voices by participating in local writing festivals, contests, lectures, and public readings.
Literature
Connect timeless stories to today’s world.
The literature concentration offers students the opportunity to explore literary interpretation through an in-depth examination of a diverse range of texts. Students select courses from three categories: Early British Literature, Later British Literature, and United States Literature. Emphasizing historical, Christian, and formal modes of interpretation, the concentration encourages students to connect classic imaginative works with broader human themes found in art, economics, history, and current events.
English courses at Montreat College combine scholarship with a thoughtful biblical worldview. Students focus on a single concentration while applying courses from the other two concentrations toward their degree requirements. This cohesive approach, under the guidance of practiced scholars and published authors, provides students with a firm grasp of both literary craft and technical writing.
Professional Writing
Explore diverse career paths in writing and critical thinking.
The professional writing concentration enables English students to explore career paths in fields such as English and communication. In addition, students gain a strong foundation in literature and develop advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
English courses at Montreat College combine scholarship with a thoughtful biblical worldview. Students focus on a single concentration while applying courses from the other two concentrations toward their degree requirements. This cohesive approach, under the guidance of practiced scholars and published authors, provides students with a firm grasp of both literary craft and technical writing.
Become a proactive defender against cyber threats.
Montreat College’s penetration testing concentration within the cybersecurity program focuses on developing advanced skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security. This concentration provides hands-on experience with ethical hacking techniques and tools, preparing students to proactively protect systems from cyber threats.
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Why Montreat?
TranscriptWhether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.
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At Montreat College, our students and alumni have a passion for knowledge and a genuine desire to always keep learning and be agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation.
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Ezra '24
“Get to know different groups of people. How cool would it be to have a class where you knew multiple people in it? Montreat offers diverse experiences, and students should stretch themselves to encounter all that being a Cavalier has to offer.”Program of study:EnglishRead Ezra's Story
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Emily '20
“Keeping an open mind about the possibilities and choosing Montreat ended up giving me more opportunities than if I had gone somewhere larger. At Montreat, your experience is going to be so personal.”Program of study:Communication StudiesRead Emily's StoryAll Student Stories
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Thrive Center
The Thrive Center supports you in your academic career by helping you improve your study skills, manage your time, learn strategies to complete class projects. You can meet with peer tutors at the Writing Center or the Math Center.
It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.
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"Montreat College's mission to provide students a Christ-centered education embodies the Great Commission at the heart of my calling as an educator."
