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Build on Curiosity, Creativity, and Compassion
The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities is a place where curious students explore the humanities through an interdisciplinary lens. Between philosophy and gaming theories, theater and questions about scientific innovation, literature and political representation, the humanities ask what it means to be a human in a world of nuance, diverse perspectives, and different approaches.
Our departments and interdisciplinary programs, rich experiential learning, and multifaceted faculty prepare ambitious students for a continually evolving workforce — one that prizes creativity, communication and critical thinking more than ever.
An Investment in Intellectual Curiosity
Carlos Alvarez believed that education and the arts open doors to understanding ourselves and one another. He was also a strong proponent of the power of curiosity and creativity.
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20+
majors, minors and programs within the school
100+
performances, lectures, and exhibitions annually
#16
most innovative liberal arts school in the nation (U.S. News and World Report, 2026)
#2
in Texas for student acceptance into Ph.D. programs
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Discover programs in studio art, art history, and visual culture while developing creative, technical, and critical thinking skills through hands-on learning.
Trinity University's Department of English refines students’ abilities in prose argument, critical and interpretive thinking, and oral communication. Diverse course offerings include multifaceted and interdisciplinary literature topics, gender studies, creative writing, and rhetoric, providing students a well rounded experience.
The department of human communication and theatre is a single administrative unit with two complementary, but relatively independent, academic programs.
This department provides individuals the opportunity to learn a language while exploring the culture, literature, and history of the culture.
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210-999-8370
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Northrup Hall
Trinity offers a B.M. in performance, composition, or music education. For students who want to double major in another field of study, we also offer a B.A.
Philosophy students evaluate principles of conduct, develop standards of evidence, and learn methods for resolving conflicts and appraising arguments.