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.

video thumbnail
Kathleen Verduin
video thumbnail
Jesus Montaño
video thumbnail
Dr. Ernest Cole
video thumbnail
Dr. Marla Lunderberg
video thumbnail
Prof. Curtis Gruenler
video thumbnail
Dr. William Pannapacker

Recent blog posts

  1. English Course Preview – Spring 2025

    Posted by English Department '

    Take a look at our upcoming offerings as you begin to plan. Be sure to make an appointment with y...

    Read More
  2. Making Art Is A Kind Of Play: An Interview with Heather Sellers

    Posted by English Department '

    Written by Anna Stowe, Hope College Creative Writing Major and Student Managing Editor for the En...

    Read More
  3. Research Is No Solitary Sport

    Posted by English Department '

    Discovering Chasing Beauty Written by Anna Stowe, Hope College Creative Writing Major and Student...

    Read More
  4. “Arms Flung Open in the Pursuit of Beauty”

    Posted by English Department '

    Written by Anna Stowe, Hope College Creative Writing Major and Student Managing Editor for the En...

    Read More
  5. 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...

    Read More
  6. 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 ...

    Read More
Load More Posts