The Asbury University English Department prepares students to engage with the written word in a variety of contexts. At Asbury University you can study literature, creative writing, teaching English at the high school and middle school levels, and teaching English as a second language.
The department’s English major is based around a classic core of literature courses, while allowing for a wide range of elective courses and special topic seminars. Its Creative Writing major focuses on fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The English Grades 8-12 major prepares students for certification for teaching English at the high school and middle school levels.
Graduates of Asbury’s English programs move on to teaching positions, careers in publishing, graduate school programs in a variety of professions, as well as a wide variety of private sector occupations.
October 17, 2022 — Professor of English at Asbury University and Lilly Scholar Dr. Devin Brown released a Discussion Guide for C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In, the second play following C.S. Lewis’ life produced by the Fellowship for Performing Arts.
May 10, 2022 — The Asbury University Equine Program broke ground this week on the 29,000-square-foot Henry and Elsie Bayless Arena, a new facility that includes 26 stalls and a Western riding arena on Asbury’s 343-acre Equine property.
December 1, 2021 — Asbury University President Dr. Kevin Brown invites the community to Songs of the Season performance presented by Asbury’s English and Music departments on Friday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hughes Memorial Auditorium.
November 15, 2021 — Asbury English Professor Dr. Devin Brown contributed to a new film on the life of C.S. Lewis, one of the most famous Christian authors of the 20th century.
“Asbury Archways was hands-down my best experience. We disappeared into the woods for five days. Asbury Archways is a great transition from graduating high school to entering college.”
— Madelyne
Visionary Class of 2020
Creative Writing, Media Communication
Words from our Students
“As an equine major, I appreciate the endless opportunities that are provided to become the best you can in the time you have. ”
— Victoria
Appointed Class of 2021
Creative Writing, Equine Studies
Words from our Students
“Attend Asbury to find your home away from home, to make lasting friendships and memories with people who will have an unbelievable impact on your life.”
— Maddie
Merciful Class of 2019
English
Words from our Students
“Nowhere else will you find a community so tight-knit, especially the History Department. Because the major classes are small, you get a real sense of belonging. And I’m probably biased, but we have the best professors and the best honors society (Phi Alpha Theta).”
— Emma
Vindicated Class of 2018
Creative Writing
Words from our Students
“Asbury intentionally seeks out the incoming students to ensure they are included in the community. I highly recommend this college because it has provided an extremely welcoming, growing, bonding, and friendly experience.”
— Victoria
Appointed Class of 2021
Equine Studies, Creative Writing
Words from our Students
“You feel a sense of community the moment you step on campus. The professors invest. They invest in their students and themselves.”
— Madelyne
Visionary Class of 2020
Creative Writing, Media Communication
Words from our Students
“Asbury is home away from home. The teachers, faculty, staff and students all truly want you here and want to get to know you.”
— Sierra
Merciful Class of 2019
English
Words from our Students
“Asbury is a place where you can find a true sense of belonging. While you are learning and academically preparing for adult life, you are also spiritually preparing for the life that God has called you to in the future. It is full of professors that care so much about you and incredible friends that you will have for the rest of your life.”
— Bethany
Merciful Class of 2019
English Education
Words from our Students
“Asbury Archways was hands-down my best experience. We disappeared into the woods for five days. Asbury Archways is a great transition from graduating high school to entering college.”
— Madelyne
Visionary Class of 2020
Creative Writing, Media Communication
By the Numbers
98th
Percentile on National Exam
Asbury’s seniors scored in the 98th percentile on the Major Field Test (national exam) for students majoring in English.