College Of Biblical Studies-Houston
Location and Contact Information
7000 Regency Square Blvd.Houston, TX 77036-3211
USA
Main Tel: (713) 785-5995
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The College of Biblical Studies-Houston, also known as CBS, is a private, degree-granting institution of higher education located in Houston, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1976 under Dr. Ernest L. Mays. It was initially called the Houston Bible Institute. The name changed to The College of Biblical Studies-Houston in the year 1996. The main campus comprises of five buildings which spread across an area of over 12 acres of land. The academic program consists of an Accelerated Degree Completion Program, Bible Certificate, Associate of Biblical Studies, and master degrees at Dallas Theological Seminary Houston Extension, among others.
The College of Biblical Studies-Houston aims at developing a strong spiritual life for students through a number of activities and programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Undenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to College Of Biblical Studies:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 268 |
| 2 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 3 | Carolina Christian College | Winston Salem, NC | 25 |
| 4 | Winebrenner Theological Seminary | Findlay, OH | 99 |
| 5 | Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology | Saint Meinrad, IN | 187 |
| 6 | Covenant Theological Seminary | Saint Louis, MO | 823 |
| 7 | Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 206 |
| 8 | Nashotah House | Nashotah, WI | 107 |
| 9 | Saint Vincent Seminary | Latrobe, PA | 73 |
| 10 | Concordia Seminary | Saint Louis, MO | 522 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 117 | 2 |
| Associate | 16 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 14 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,005 in 2009-2010 (575 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 11% of the student body. About 49% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
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