1986 Miracle Yearbook

-11F-- -"MNPAW Susan Lynn Greetha Crystal Ann Hancoc Christina J. Hart English English English Educahoti .W5i4r4 Pan.H LearningFor Life L aura Dykstra considers her choice of an English major to have been a wise decision for several reasons. First, the skills that she has learned in the study of language and literature will carry over into other areas of her life, skills such as the ability to think critically and to communicate effectively. Her study has also helped her to be more effective in her service to God. For example, Laura believes that through the study of literature, she has become more aware of the glory of God's creation and the needs of sinful men. Since God has shown his common grace to all men,even the writings of unbelievers contain much truth and beauty which Christians may enjoy as a good gift from God. The study of literature may also increase a Christian's sen- sitivity to others. As Professor Le- land Ryken has said in Triumphs of the Imagination, one learns to see through the eyes of others as he or she peers through the "window to the world" which literature pro- vides. i<arett Poothi.c n.