Great Texts of the Western Tradition
The Great Texts major is one of two undergraduate majors within the Baylor University Honors College, but it is not required that you be part of Honors to major in Great Texts. The coursework includes the study of influential written works from a variety of cultures throughout the ages. Available courses include:
- Medieval Intellectual Tradition
- Confessions and Autobiography
- Theological Interpretation of Scripture
- Great Texts of the 20th Century
- Masterworks in Drama
The Great Texts program offers an integrated humanities education that crosses the customary academic divisions between what we know, what we love and how we live together. These studies are intensely practical because questions in real life often concern the connections between knowledge, ethical discernment and imaginative enjoyment. Many graduates pursue graduate, law and medical school. Graduates can also expect to find career opportunities in international business or at academic institutions.
Baylor’s undergraduate scholarly publication, The Pulse, promotes academic writing among students. Students with exceptional writing and research skills can have their work featured. This can be for their classes or for their Honors or University Scholars thesis. The Pulse also provides opportunities for students to gain experience in the publication process.
Baylor offers many study abroad programs. One in particular that is ideal for Religion, Philosophy and Great Texts majors is Baylor in St. Andrews. Located in Scotland, it is a wonderful opportunity for students to study at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world.
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