Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University
Former name
Houston Baptist College (1960–1973)
Houston Baptist University (1973–2022)[1]
MottoJohn 14:6
TypePrivate university
Established1960; 64 years ago (1960)
Religious affiliation
Baptist General Convention of Texas, SACSCOC
Endowment$132 million (2021) [2]
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[3]
   
NicknameHuskies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division ISouthland Conference
MascotWakiza III (Live), Mingo (Animated)
Websitewww.hc.edu

Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly Houston Baptist University (HBU), 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.

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.[4]

  1. ^ "Houston Baptist University's History". hbu.edu. Houston Baptist University. September 4, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "Data USA: Houston Baptist University". Data USA. October 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "Official Colors | Houston Christian University". Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Houston Theological Seminary". Houston Christian University. 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.