The Baylor Department of Medical Humanities

The Department of Medical Humanities at Baylor University provides transformative education for aspiring healthcare professionals. Our dedicated faculty fosters compelling scholarship and emphasizes service. We value excellence in teaching, community engagement, and integrated learning.

Our program redefines healthcare education by equipping students with a solid scientific foundation and a profound understanding of the humanities. We empower students to explore ethical, spiritual, and meaningful aspects of health and healing, embracing the sacred nature of their vocation.

Through interdisciplinary courses taught by faculty from various disciplines, including English, religion, philosophy, history, sociology, and psychology, our curriculum offers a comprehensive perspective. We focus on Christian spirituality in healthcare, patient-practitioner relationships, and the evolving nature of healthcare in the 21st century.