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Study literature alongside the Bible and theology. Along with written texts, become a good reader of films, ads, and other “texts” that you encounter every day. Learn in small classes designed for rich discussion and personalized feedback that helps you grow as a writer, reader, and thinker.
Explore a world of stories, perspectives, and cultures. This program is for students who love to read and write and want to grow in these skills. Briercrest’s BA English is provincially authorized, making it a perfect first step to a career or to graduate studies.
At Briercrest, English students form a cohort of peers who enjoy learning about literature. Small class sizes mean that courses are discussion-based, with opportunities for peer review and close contact with professors.
Get grounded in literary studies and theory while engaging with a wide world of stories. Hear from diverse voices: British classics, contemporary Canadian poets, world literature, film studies, graphic novels, and more, always more.
Experience the richness of a community dedicated to understanding and obeying God’s word together. Learn to read and interpret Scripture well and put it into practice in community.
Life at Briercrest isn’t just about rote memorization and career-prep, it’s about students and staff banding together to better understand what a life following Jesus means spiritually, academically, and socially.
Employers want clear communicators, especially strong writers. Briercrest English students hone these skills through academic
assignments, creative writing, class discussions, and live presentations.
Reading lists for Briercrest English courses sample a wide variety of literary genres, historical periods, and contexts. Students are trained to research skillfully and interact meaningfully with academic discussions. This equips them to analyze and understand new and difficult ideas with a studied confidence.
Readers never simply encounter words on the page; they are meeting an author, a culture, and a time period. It can be a transformative process. This experience fosters empathy, a skill highly valuable in any
desirable job candidate.
An English degree opens doors to a wide variety of careers and jobs. Common pathways have led Briercrest graduates into three distinct fields: teaching, writing, and professional work.
For students wishing to teach at a college or university, graduate school is their next step. Many Briercrest English graduates have already gone on to earn masters degrees at universities across North America and Europe including Duke University, the University of Regina, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Edinburgh.
Several of our program alumni have found work as freelance writers, editors, and copywriters immediately out of college. Many are pursuing creative writing. The skills they learned in the English program, such as researching, editing, and meeting deadlines, are vital to their everyday work.
A less commonly known pathway is towards certain professional fields like law, social work, communications, or even medicine. Many of these fields require an undergraduate degree before entering professional studies, and the English degree prepares students rigorously for this kind of work. One alumna used the skills she learned to achieve an impressive score on the LSAT and gain entrance to the University of Saskatchewan’s law program.
We believe in tight-knit communities that create lifelong friendships and a top-notch education that is centered in Christ and anchored in the Bible.
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The English program at Briercrest provides students with a solid grounding in traditional literary studies, literary theory, and Canadian, contemporary, and World literatures, while at the same time equipping them with a strong biblical and theological education.
Graduates of the BA English will be able to
The program is offered with the written authorization of the Minister of Advanced Education effective July 1, 2015. This authorization was provided after the program proposal underwent a quality assurance review and was found to meet the standards established by the Minister. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs.
Students applying to BCA must meet the following requirements:
We recommend applying before April 1 to allow enough time to complete the application process, receive all relevant information, and be eligible for scholarships and bursaries in May. If you’re an international applicant, you must submit your application before May 1 to allow time for your study permit application. All students must pay a $100 application fee, but please note that there is an extra late fee of $100 for applicants who submit their applications after August 1.
Our Admissions office works hard to process applications quickly. Please note that applications that are received and completed prior to June 15 take up to two weeks to be reviewed by the BCA Admissions committee. Applications that are received after June 15 can take up to one month to be reviewed. We will contact you as soon as an acceptance decision has been made.
Once your application has accepted, you’ll need pay a confirmation deposit to confirm your enrolment at BCA. The confirmation deposit fee is $200 and can be paid by credit card, cheque, or e-transfer. This amount is credited to the student’s account upon registration, but is not refundable if the student does not enrol. We require that students submit this fee in order to secure a place at our school. You pay your confirmation deposit fee when you submit your online application form, OR you can use our online payment service.
The program is offered with the written authorization of the Minister of Advanced Education effective July 1, 2015. This authorization was provided after the program proposal underwent a quality assurance review and was found to meet the standards established by the Minister. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs.
“I can’t picture myself attending any other school after having experienced the beauty of the scholarship and community of Briercrest. It has shaped me into a lover of knowledge and tight-knit community.”
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