Patrick Henry College

Classical Liberal Arts

Students in the Classical Liberal Arts Major pursue a rigorous interdisciplinary focus in the liberal arts, preparing them for graduate school, seminary, or the workforce. Students are required to take five courses developing an integrated philosophical, historical, literary, and biblical worldview and then may use Major Course Electives to continue to gain broad exposure to the liberal arts disciplines.

Economics & Business Analytics

Economics & Business Analytics students learn the principles of economic theory, which seek to explain the accumulation and distribution of limited resources among various "players" in the marketplace. Students gain expertise with the broad range of mathematical tools required for the analytical aspects of the major, including calculus, statistics, differential equations, graphical and numerical techniques and actuarial math.

English

The English major, which includes tracks in Literature and Writing, gives students an intensive preparation in making meaning with the written word. The core English courses ground students firmly in the great works of literature written in English as well as a mastery of Western Literary Theory and of the finer points of English composition.

Environmental Science & Stewardship

The Environmental Science & Stewardship Major (ESS) equips students to fulfill their divinely appointed role as stewards of the Creation. Within the context of a biblical worldview, ESS develops effective stewards who apply multi-disciplinary solutions to environmental problems. Graduates are equipped for graduate programs, employment by state, local, or federal agencies, private industry, or teaching science at the elementary and secondary level in private schools.

Government

The Department of Government offers students a well-grounded program of study in political theory, American government institutions and behavior, domestic public policy and economics, international politics and policy, and security and intelligence studies.

History

Students in the History major will take courses in Historical Research and Historiography as well as advanced courses in American, European, and World history. They will complete 8 credits of Directed Research and Writing (DRW) projects that allow them to engage in specialized historical research. The History major combines challenging coursework with DRW to prepare students for graduate education.

Integrated Math & Natural Sciences

The Integrated Math & Natural Sciences Major (IMNS) provides a substantial education in mathematics and natural sciences while building on PHC's liberal arts Core Curriculum. Students study the natural world through advanced classes in Math, Physical Science, and Life Sciences. The major prepares students for graduate work in medical and scientific fields and for teaching at the secondary level.

Journalism & Digital Media

The Journalism & Digital Media Major prepares Christian students to be outstanding journalists able to apply a biblical worldview to their vocation. Students gain the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to compete effectively for positions with new media organizations in local, regional, and national markets. Many students also use their journalistic skills to begin careers in communication, marketing, or public relations.

Strategic Intelligence in National Security

The Strategic Intelligence in National Security Major prepares students to be outstanding intelligence professionals with a distinctly Christian perspective, and emphasizes information analysis to support wise decision making in national security. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to compete effectively for positions with intelligence and security organizations.

Theology & the Bible

Students in the Theology & the Bible Major will pursue a rigorous and well-rounded training in theology and the study of the Bible in the Protestant tradition. In addition to required classes in biblical studies, systematic theology, historical theology, and apologetics, students will have the opportunity to select from several categories of major electives, including ministry, biblical studies, philosophy, law, and politics.