About Us

Established in 1897, Baylor University Press publishes thirty-five new books each year for scholars, students, and intellectually curious general readers.

With a leading program in religious studies, Baylor University Press also boasts stellar works of social criticism, publishing in the areas of cultural studies, sociology, rhetoric, political science, history, popular culture, and literary criticism. 

Our mission:  to publish books grounded in serious scholarship that examine the way our world is now, reflect on how it has been, and contribute to the discussion of how it should be in the future.

Baylor University Press is a member of the Association of American University Presses.