Humanities Programs

African-American Studies

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies major teaches students the oral, written and visual communication skills employers desire while emphasizing argument, theory, research and collaborative work.

English Studies

Courses focusing on linguistic structures, rhetorical devices and composition (both technical and creative) ensure that all English studies majors complement their knowledge of literature with the equally important understanding of the language in general.

TLU English Studies majors graduate with a useful balance of broad literary and cultural knowledge and a more focused, in-depth concentration of a specific writer, period or genre.

French Studies

To stay competitive in this global economy, it pays to speak more than one language.

TLU's World Languages & Cultures Department offers a minor in French, and a pathway for students looking to become more globally connected.

Greek

Classical Languages focus on enriching and enhancing a student's major area of study by providing the opportunity to achieve reading and translating competency in Biblical Greek & Hebrew and have modest exposure to classical Greek and modern Hebrew.

Hebrew

Classical Languages focus on enriching and enhancing a student's major area of study by providing the opportunity to achieve reading and translating competency in Biblical Greek & Hebrew and have modest exposure to classical Greek and modern Hebrew.

History

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

Specializations:

• Liberal Arts
• Public History
• Pre-Law

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mexican-American Studies

Rooted in the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences, the Mexican-American Studies minor is a relatively easy and effective way to enhance any major in any discipline by “adding” to that discipline the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the predominant ethnic group in the American Southwest, the Mexican-American. It is a particularly useful minor for those students entering the teaching, medical, legal, business, or service fields.

Philosophy

Studying philosophy allows students to study and reflect on life's deeper questions.

As part of the department of theology, philosophy, and classical languages, TLU's philosophy degree program offers students unparalleled opportunity to explore philosophy in both historical context and practical application as part of a well-rounded liberal arts education.

Public Relations

The Public Relations minor teaches students the oral, written, and visual communication skills.

Spanish

To stay competitive in this global economy, it pays to speak more than one language.

TLU's World Languages & Cultures Department offers a major and a minor in Spanish, a minor in French, and a pathway to Spanish education for students looking to become more globally connected.

Theology

Theology faculty work with the Campus Ministry program and other disciplines to assist students in developing and enhancing their understanding in scriptural studies, historical theology, systematic theology, Christian ethics and practical theology.

Specializations:

• Liberal Arts
• Pre-Seminary
• Youth Ministry

Women's & Gender Studies

Women's and Gender Studies provides a framework in which students can explore and discuss concepts of equality, identity, and self-expression.