Great Texts of the Western Tradition

The Great Texts major is one of two undergraduate majors within the Baylor University Honors College. The major offers B.A. and B.Phil. degree, with optional Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Pre-Seminary, and Liberal Arts concentrations for well-rounded education. The coursework includes the study of influential written works from a variety of cultures throughout the ages. Available courses include:  

• Medieval Intellectual Tradition 

• Confession and Autobiography 

• Great Texts in Leadership 

• Great Texts of the Twentieth Century 

• Masterworks in Drama 

The Great Texts major 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. 

Great Texts majors benefit from membership in the Honors College and are eligible for supplemental merit scholarships, travel awards, and residential life activities. Leadership opportunities include management and editorial positions at the Pulse, a student led undergraduate scholarly publication.  

Prospective students can be considered for admission into the Great Texts major by submitting the Elite Academic Programs Application. 

For more information: Great Texts