School Profile

School Nature and Background: College of Biblical Studies - Houston is a private Christian higher education institution. Its core mission is to provide a Bible-centered education to help students gain a deep understanding of biblical teachings and apply them to life and ministry. The purpose of the school's establishment is to cultivate professionals in the fields of Christian ministry, theological research, etc.

Geographical Advantage: Located in Houston, the largest city in Texas, the city's multicultural environment provides rich resources for the school's academic exchanges and practical activities. Houston's numerous churches and religious organizations also provide students with broad internship and ministry opportunities.

Academic Courses

Degree Courses:

Offers a variety of degree courses, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. For example, at the undergraduate level, there is a bachelor's degree program in biblical studies, which covers in-depth interpretation of the Old and New Testaments, biblical theology, and other content. At the master's level, there are majors such as the Master of Christian Counseling, which provide students with professional counseling skills training and combine biblical principles to help people solve psychological and spiritual problems.

The curriculum focuses on systematicity and integrity, and guides students to in-depth learning step by step from the foundation of biblical languages ​​(such as Hebrew and Greek) to advanced theological studies.

Featured courses and majors:

There is a major in church ministry, which prepares students for various positions in the church, such as pastors, church administrators, etc. The courses of this major include church history, church management, homiletics, etc., to help students understand the operation and development of the church, as well as how to preach and pastor believers effectively.

There is also a major in cross-cultural ministry, taking into account the multicultural characteristics of Houston and the need for global missionary work. In this major, students will learn about missionary strategies, cultural adaptation and other knowledge in different cultural backgrounds, and prepare for the spread of the Christian gospel in a cross-cultural environment.

Faculty

The school's teaching team is composed of a group of scholars with profound theological attainments and rich teaching experience. Many teachers not only have advanced degrees, such as doctoral degrees, but also have many years of work experience in practical fields such as church ministry. They are able to combine theoretical knowledge with actual church ministry to provide students with teaching that is both in-depth and practical. For example, in the homiletics course, teachers can use their own experience in preaching in the church to explain to students practical skills such as how to prepare sermons and how to attract the audience.

Student Life

Campus Spirit and Religious Atmosphere: The campus is full of a strong Christian atmosphere. There are activities such as prayer meetings and Bible study classes every day, so that students can continue to grow in their faith. The school encourages students to actively participate in various religious ceremonies and gatherings to deepen their understanding and experience of Christian doctrines.

Student Organizations and Activities: There are many student organizations, such as campus Bible Clubs and missionary societies. These organizations regularly hold activities, such as organizing students to carry out gospel propaganda activities in the community, or conducting Bible knowledge competitions. In addition, the school will also hold theological seminars and invite well-known theologians from home and abroad to give lectures at the school, providing students with opportunities to communicate with the forefront of the academic community.

Admission Requirements and Financial Aid

Admission Requirements:

For undergraduate admission, applicants are usually required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. In addition, you may need to submit a personal statement to explain your Christian beliefs and interest in biblical studies. For international students, you are also required to provide proof of English language proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Master's admission requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree and have certain study or work experience in related fields. At the same time, you need to submit materials such as letters of recommendation and personal research plans to prove that you have the ability to study at the master's level.

Financial Aid: The school provides a variety of financial aid methods, including scholarships, grants and student loans. The evaluation of scholarships will take into account factors such as students' academic performance, financial status and participation in church ministry. For example, the school will provide a certain amount of scholarships to students with excellent grades and active participation in campus missionary activities to help them reduce the tuition burden.

School Accreditation and Cooperation

The school has been recognized by relevant educational accreditation agencies, which guarantees the school's educational quality and degree recognition. At the same time, the college has established cooperative relationships with many local churches, religious institutions and other Christian schools. These cooperative relationships provide students with opportunities such as internships, practical teaching and employment recommendations, and also promote academic exchanges and resource sharing. For example, students can intern in cooperative churches and apply the ministry skills learned in school to actual church activities.