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Theology at Houston Baptist University

Theology at Houston Baptist University

If you plan to study theology, take a look at what Houston Baptist University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

HBU is located in Houston, Texas and has a total student population of 3,963.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Theology section at the bottom of this page.

HBU Theology Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Theology
  • Master’s Degree in Theology

Online Classes Are Available at HBU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, HBU does offer online courses in theology for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

HBU Theology Rankings

Theology Student Demographics at HBU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Houston Baptist University.

HBU Theology Master’s Program

42% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of theology master's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.

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In the theology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of degree recipients. That is 17% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Houston Baptist University with a master's in theology.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 11
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

Careers That Theology Grads May Go Into

A degree in theology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Houston Baptist University.

Occupation Jobs in TX Average Salary in TX
Clergy 2,720 $54,370
Philosophy and Religion Professors 1,520 $87,240

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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