Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly Houston Baptist University, is a private Baptist university in Houston, Texas. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Its Cultural Arts Center houses three museums: the Dunham Bible Museum, the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts, and the Museum of Southern History.

Houston Christian University
Former name
Houston Baptist College (1960–1973)
Houston Baptist University (1973–2022)
MottoJohn 14:6
TypePrivate university
Established1960 (1960)
Religious affiliation
Baptist General Convention of Texas, SACSCOC
Endowment$132 million (2021)
PresidentRobert B. Sloan
ProvostStan Napper
Academic staff
152 (2014)
Administrative staff
231 (2014)
Students4,257 (2022)
Undergraduates2,823 (2022)
Postgraduates1,434 (2022)
Location,
U.S.
CampusUrban, 158 acres (64 ha)
ColorsRoyal blue and orange
   
NicknameHuskies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Southland Conference
MascotWakiza III (Live), Mingo (Animated)
Websitewww.hc.edu

The Houston Theological Seminary is one of the university's graduate schools that offers the Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity, among other degrees.

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