Degree Requirements
Currently, students pursuing a B.Phil. must major in Great Texts of the Western Tradition while also completing a secondary major from another discipline. In addition, students must complete a thesis through the Honors Program and maintain a 3.3 GPA.
Major(s)
Below are the major options available to B.Phil. students:
Secondary Majors
To enhance their interdisciplinary education, B.Phil. students must choose one of the following secondary majors to accompany their primary major.
Core Requirements
The B.Phil. features a distinctive core curriculum that combines a strong liberal arts foundation with interdisciplinary exploration. It positions students for Phi Beta Kappa eligibility and prepares them for original research, faculty mentorship, and success beyond Baylor. Below, you’ll find the core requirements for the degree.
| Chapel | Two Semesters (0 hrs.) |
| Research Writing | CLA 1304 or ENG 1310 (3 hrs.) |
| Literature | Choose one: CLA 2301, CLA 2302, CLA 2306, ENG 2301, ENG 2306, ENG 2310 (3 hrs.) |
| Great Texts | GTX 2301, GTX 2302 (6 hrs.) |
| History | HIS 1300 |
| Fine Arts | Choose one: ARTH 1300, ARTH 2302, ARTH 2303, CLA 3315, ENG 3304, ENG 3306, FDM 1309, GTX 3341, MUS 1321, MUS 3321, MUS 3322, MUS 3323, MUS 4364, THEA 1301, THEA 1306 (3 hrs.) |
| Creative Arts Experience | Attend 8 events | At least one event from each category: Art, Film, Music, Theatre, Literature/World Cultures |
| Religion | REL 1310 and REL 1350 (6 hrs.) |
| Philosophy | (6 hrs.) |
| Social Science | PSC 1387 (Required) and one from ANT 1305, SOC 1305, PSY 1305 (6 hrs.) |
| Language | Through 2320 in a Modern or Classical Language (3-12 hrs.) |
| Mathematics | Choose from MTH 1320 or 1321 (3 hrs.) |
| Lab Science | Two courses from ANT, BIO, CHE, NSC, PHY, GEO (8 hrs.) |
| Research Defense | HON 4088 |