Houston Graduate School Of Theology
Location and Contact Information
2501 Central Parkway, Suite A19Houston, TX 77092-7729
USA
Main Tel: (713) 942-9505
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Houston Graduate School of Theology, also known as HGST, is a co-educational, Evangelical Christian college located in Houston, Texas. Established in 1983, HGST offers postgraduate and doctoral degrees in theology, counseling, divinity, and ministry. Besides full time classes, part time classes are also arranged for students who have jobs.
Houston Graduate School of Theology provides financial assistance to eligible students. Financial assistance is provided in the form of loans, to be repaid after graduation. Particularly meritorious students are awarded scholarships, which do not need to be paid back upon graduating from HGST.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Multiple Protestant Denomination religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Houston Graduate School Of Theology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evangelical Theological Seminary | Myerstown, PA | 158 |
| 2 | Wesley College | Florence, MS | 140 |
| 3 | Michigan Theological Seminary | Plymouth, MI | 184 |
| 4 | Burlington College | Burlington, VT | 167 |
| 5 | Crossroads College | Rochester, MN | 161 |
| 6 | Williams Baptist College | Walnut Ridge, AR | 560 |
| 7 | Denver Seminary | Littleton, CO | 880 |
| 8 | Ohio Valley University | Vienna, WV | 515 |
| 9 | York College | York, NE | 396 |
| 10 | Sioux Falls Seminary | Sioux Falls, SD | 117 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | 21 | 1 |
| Master | 11 | 2 |
| First-professional degree | 9 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 236 in 2009-2010 (134 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 1% of the student body. About 65% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Houston Graduate School Of Theology offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology
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