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Former name | Houston Baptist College (1960–1973) Houston Baptist University (1973–2022)[1] |
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| Motto | John 14:6 |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1960 |
Religious affiliation | Baptist General Convention of Texas, SACSCOC |
| Endowment | $132 million (2021) [2] |
| President | Robert B. Sloan |
| Provost | Stan Napper |
Academic staff | 152 (2014) |
Administrative staff | 231 (2014) |
| Students | 4,257 (2022) |
| Undergraduates | 2,823 (2022) |
| Postgraduates | 1,434 (2022) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, 158 acres (64 ha) |
| Colors | Royal blue and orange[3] |
| Nickname | Huskies |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Southland Conference |
| Mascot | Wakiza III (Live), Mingo (Animated) |
| Website | www |
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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]
- ^ "Houston Baptist University's History". hbu.edu. Houston Baptist University. September 4, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ "Data USA: Houston Baptist University". Data USA. October 20, 2023.
- ^ "Official Colors | Houston Christian University". Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Theological Seminary". Houston Christian University. 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.