Hope’s Department of English cultivates vision, insight and imagination.
We do this through individual and collaborative practices of writing and reading that bridge boundaries within the global community.
We’re a collaborative community where students and faculty challenge each other intellectually and creatively.
English students at Hope dive deep into literature of every kind and learn how to improve their writing with masters of the craft. Through composition, creative writing and literature classes, our students become more artistic in their scholarship and more knowledgeable in their creativity.
Small classes and one-on-one collaboration foster an environment that is both demanding and encouraging. We offer a wide range of unique courses taught by professors who love what they do and take joy in furthering their students intellectually, spiritually and socially. Being a part of our department is much more than time spent in class and individual coursework.
The department is dedicated to offering its students plenty of opportunities to supplement their learning and engage in it. From on-campus activities and guest speakers to volunteer opportunities, highly sought-after workshops and student-faculty collaboration, English students at Hope actively involve themselves in gaining practical experience and making unforgettable memories. Every student’s experience in the program is distinctive, tailored to his or her interests and passions. We work together and support each other.
Meet Some of our faculty And staff
We love our faculty and staff, and think you will, too. Get to know some of our English professors and hear them share about favorite authors, their favorite things about Hope and more.
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Recent blog posts
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Anna Gazmarian, Hope ’14, releases memoir about mental health and Evangelical faith
Posted by English Department 'Anna Gazmarian’s memoir, entitled Devout: A Memoir of Doubt, is the exploration of the comp...
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Why World Literature Matters: A Faculty Feature by Professor Liddell
Posted by English Department 'Hi there! My name is Graham Liddell, and I am finishing up my first year as a Visiting Assistant ...
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On Writing, Fishing, and Failing: Alumni Spotlight with Taylor Rebhan (’14)
Posted by English Department 'What do you do now? And we’d love to hear a bit about how you got there as well. My day job is ...
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English and More: Double Majors in the Department
Posted by English Department 'Wondering what a double major with English looks like? Unsure of which majors can be paired with ...
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On Love, Life, and Not Asking the Important Questions: Visiting Writers S.A. Cosby and James Fujinami Moore
Posted by English Department 'Written by Abi Rhee-Vanderwall, ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ Creative Writing and Communications major On Wednesd...
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Changing Environments, Changing Identities: Tsering Yangzom Lama and Shane McCrae
Posted by English Department 'Written by Madeline Chrome ‘26 On Tuesday, February 20th, a crowd of ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ students and ...
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DeGraaf Lecture Series
This noted lecture series welcomes admired scholars from myriad disciplines.