German

German

German

Changes to German Major

As of Fall 2023, the German major will no longer be offered. Students will still be able to choose German as a minor that will be an excellent complement to a variety of majors such as Biblical and Theological Studies, Business and Economics, Computer Science, International Relations, Political Science, English, History, Sociology, and many more.

Why Study German?

Few cultures have had a more profound or lasting influence on the history of the world or the church than Germany. Studying German will prepare you to observe, interpret, and participate in contemporary Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and understand these societies' origins. You will also become skilled and comfortable using Europe’s most widely spoken first language and gain the intercultural communication skills you need to thrive in our increasingly global society. 

Why Study German at Wheaton College?

The German program at Wheaton offers a robust major and minor program that provides you with the opportunity to study the German language and culture through a distinctly Christian liberal arts framework. And with our close proximity to Chicago and its German immigrant population, you will have ample opportunities to interact with members of German communities just a train ride away.

Our dedicated and passionate faculty will get to know you personally and supplement the program according to your interests. Wheaton faculty also work to facilitate internships and service-learning opportunities for their students with businesses and political and ministry organizations in the U.S. and overseas.

The Wheaton in Germany Experience

Where to Find Us

  • Melissa Elliot, Ph.D.– Section Coordinator
    McAlister 256 | 630-752-5703

For general inquiries on the German Studies program, please reach out to Dr. Melissa Elliot, the section coordinator.

What Will I Learn?

Opportunities for German Majors

statue-on-cathedralWheaton in Germany is a summer study program that will enable you to build your language proficiency in German, deepen your learning through visits to sites of historical interest, and develop your intercultural competence through interactions with native speakers. Based in Munich and Berlin, the program also includes side travel to other German cities and Vienna, Austria.

 


I earned my Master's in Divinity from Yale Divinity School, where my facility with German was especially helpful in my study of church history and Biblical studies. — Astrid '97, German Major Read More
Looking back, the decision to study German was one of the best that I made in college. — Alisa '05, German
Being a German major at Wheaton has really, truly shaped the course of my life. — Eric '05, German Major