Overview

Programs in School of Christian Thought / Programs in School of Christian Thought is located in Houston, TX, in a suburban setting.

Departments & Programs

Program in Apologetics

Program in Christian Leadership

Program in Classics and Biblical Languages

Program in Divinity

Program in Theological Studies

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Divinity (M Div)
Doctor of Ministry (D Min)
Master of Arts (MA)	Classics and early Christianity	Biblical languages
Master of Arts (MA)	Classics and early Christianity	Classics
Master of Arts (MA)	Classics and early Christianity	Christianity
Master of Arts (MA)	Biblical languages
Master of Arts (MA)	Christian leadership
Master of Arts (MA)	Theological studies	Biblical languages
Master of Arts (MA)	Theological studies	Biblical studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Theological studies	Theological studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Theological studies	Entrepreneurial leadership
Master of Arts (MA)	Apologetics	Philosophical apologetics emphasis
Master of Arts (MA)	Apologetics	Cultural apologetics emphasis
Master of Arts (MA)	Intercultural studies

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	40

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam May be required to submit GRE scores. Varies Thesis Optional No grade below "C." Must have overall GPA of 2.5 or 3.00 or above (depends on program). Certain programs require that the candidate must take CHRI 5300.
Doctoral Degrees	No grade below "C." Must have overall GPA of 3.00 or above. Departmental approval required.

Admissions

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	June 1st	No
Spring deadline	January 1st	November 1st	No
Summer deadline	May 1st	March 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	May be required to submit GRE scores.
Master's Degree Requirements	Applicants must submit a personal statement and a copy of their resume/CV. For the Biblical Languages program, applicants will be required to complete the necessary leveling courses or provide their transcript that shows applicant has completed significant undergraduate course work in biblical languages.
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Master's degree required. Applicants must submit their transcripts, personal statement, resume/CV, & references. Admission interview may be required. Applicant must have 3 or more years of full-time ministry experience or have completed at least 8 hours of internship/ministry practicum courses. Applicants will be required to pay $35 processing

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

171

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.7%
Black or African American	28.65%
White or Caucasian	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.75%
Unknown	3.51%

Gender

Male (59%)

Female (40%)

Faculty

26

Total faculty

Full-time - 15

Part-time - 11

Male (23)

Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Apologetics, New Testament, Biblical languages, philosophy, theology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX  77074
United States

Contact Dr. Philip Tallon
Dean, School of Christian Thought
Email: PTallon@HBU.edu
Phone: -649-3403

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