Teaching English Teachers (TTESOL) Major

Impacting the World through Teaching English

Is this program for me?

Do you have experience in teaching English as an Additional Language? Are you interested in training others to teach English? Do you have a vision for training English teachers as a cross-cultural ministry? If so, then this program is for you.  

What can I do when I am done with this program?

The TTESOL track trains people to teach those desiring to teach English to speakers of other languages. Graduates will come away from the program with the ability to develop curricula and train teachers in applied linguistics, second language acquisition and methodology. You will gain skills in supervising pre-service language teachers as well as skills in evaluating language learners, teachers and programs.

What kind of program is this?

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Distinctives:
A core of biblical and theological studies together with courses in linguistics and language pedagogy offers a unique combination of theological and professional formation.

Can I take courses off campus?

Courses are offered in a flexible combination of online and modular formats.

What courses will I take?

The program has a good balance of theory and practice. The required biblical and theological studies courses form a strong spiritual basis for cross-cultural ministry. The TESOL courses offer theoretical insights from the fields of linguistics and second language acquisition with professional and practical implications for language teaching methodology. 

Will I take an internship?

The practicum piece of the program involves both observation and teaching.

Who will teach me?

Courses are taught by experienced, knowledgeable professors in small interactive classes. You will also gain insights from your classmates of diverse backgrounds.

What will it cost me?

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How do I apply?

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Who can I contact for further information?

Contact Elfrieda Lepp-Kaethler or the Admissions Office