To be human is to be in relationship to others
Words from the world. In the genesis of creation by God's spoken word, in the stories and texts on which human societies are built, the foundational role of language is evident all around us. We believe that sustained engagement with language and literature, story and lyric, brings about human flourishing in every area of life. Our program foster critical thinking, creative expression, and a deep appreciation for the diversity of human cultures, histories and experiences as reflected in written and spoken word. Through the study of language and literature. students in our courses encounter the complexities of the human condition while recognizing the ways all people reflect the image of God.