Our Mission:

Affirming the Nyack College Core Values, the English Department enables English majors through reading, study, contemplation, and preparation to be image-bearers of the Word, who in humility, seek Godly wisdom, greater understanding of His vast creation, and service to a needy world.  The Nyack College English major equips students to develop an appreciation for and facility with language, literature, creative expression and critical inquiry.  In pursuit of our mission, English majors study a diverse body of literature from around the world, past and present, develop competence in secondary research, and learn to communicate more effectively in the written word.

On behalf of the Nyack College English Department faculty and staff, I welcome you to our recently updated website.  As we embark on the 2008-2009 academic year, it promises to be an exciting year as we pursue the unique mission God has called us to in this place for this time.

During Spring 2008, we celebrated the publication of the 40th anniversary edition of Nyack's literary journal, now named The Fine Print, enjoyed an arts chapel which featured student poetry, music, and photography, and a poetry reading presented by three distinguished American poets.  This fall we look forward to a visiting novelist reading his new work, our own Fall Faculty Reading with Professors Lux and Beach, and a student poetry reading in December.  To find out more about these and other opportunities, please see "Upcoming Events."   To read selections from our 2008 literary journal or to submit your original creative work for the 2009 edition, please click on "The Fine Print."

If you are a prospective student who is contemplating English as your major, minor, or area of concentration as an education major, we would like to speak with you.  Please contact a member of Nyack's Office of Admissions for an application and more information.  We also welcome prospective students and their parents to visit our classes.

In His Service, 

Dr. Jonathan Gates
English Department Chair