Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Language, Literature, and Communication is to deepen understanding of human communication, past, present and future, and to stimulate the interaction of word, idea, and value in these three areas: Literature, Communication, and Secondary Education. The words of great literature are studied for their intrinsic value and their rich communication of the past. Communication studies train students to be critical thinkers and writers, to evaluate communication theories and rhetoric, and prepare students to address the contemporary world. Secondary Education prepares students to pass on this heritage to the next generation. Studies are conducted within the context of a Christian worldview, and students are encouraged to explore how biblical faith informs each of these intellectual or practical pursuits.