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The Faculty of Letters includes three departments: the Department of English, the Department of Christian Studies, and the Department of History. Students in the Faculty of Letters study various aspects of the nature of humanity through studying philosophy, history, art, and literature. Students are encouraged to exchange ideas, experiences, and knowledge in their pursuit of new insights and to development to their full potential.

Classes in the Department of English are kept as small as possible, so that each student can gain a sound understanding of English and develop effective communication skills. The department aims to graduate students who have an excellent grasp of English and the art of communication so that they will be effective in dealing with other cultures. Classes are divided into four groups: the English Communication group contains classes which emphasize spoken English; the English and American Literature group contains classes in which participants study English literature, American literature, and drama; the English Linguistic group's classes focus on the pronunciation, grammar, and history of the English language, so that students can gain an appreciation of the linguistic features of English; and the English and Culture group contains classes in English literature, culture, and translation. The English and Culture group classes are taught in the evening.

Through its endeavors in theological research and education, the Department of Christian Studies deals with a variety of human and social issues. Its emphases include the training of men and women who will be able, at home and abroad, to proclaim the Christian Gospel and become distinguished theological educators in the future. In this way, the department seeks to train students for service in the church and in society.

The Department of History aims to guide students in developing their ability to look at current problems in the world and to analyze them accurately from global, regional, and historic perspectives. Students are expected to obtain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of history and to choose a particular period of history which they will study in detail and in which, when viable, they will also undertake field work.