Department of History

Why study history at Baylor? Cutting-edge scholarship. Caring community. Dynamic teaching. Research opportunities. Global outlook. Career preparation. Questions that matter. Tools to respond to them.

All in a program where you are known by name.

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Undergraduate Programs

History is a versatile major that will develop your critical thinking skills and prepare you for a wide variety of careers or pursuit of a graduate degree. Explore our programs for undergraduates.

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Graduate Programs

Our department offers two graduate degrees: a Master of Arts (M.A.) in History and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History. Explore our programs for graduate students.

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Mar. 30, 2023

Dedication of the Statues

On April 4, 2023, the landscape of the Baylor University campus will change. On that day, the University will dedicate two statues commemorating the late Rev. Robert L. Gilbert and Mrs. Barbara A. Walker – the first Black students to earn their undergraduate degrees from the University.

Mar. 22, 2023

'They came from nowhere and went everywhere': Vaughan brothers movie directed by Baylor alum to play at the Paramount

"Brothers in Blues: Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan" is the authorized biographical documentary about the musical brothers who grew up in Dallas. The documentary directed by Department of History alumni, Kirby F. Warnock, will be shown at the Waco Hippodrome March 27th at 7:00 pm.

Mar. 1, 2023

History's Fall 2023 Course Brochure Out Now

Registration for Fall 2023 opens April 5th. Come check out all the amazing undergraduate courses the History faculty will be teaching!

Feb. 21, 2023

Summer Research Awards for History Faculty

Three History faculty earned 2023 Summer Research Awards from the College of Arts & Sciences.