Overview

The Biblical Studies program at the Houston Christian University is especially appropriate for those who want to serve the body of Christ in a teaching and preaching role as a minister in a church, or as a missionary, someone in parachurch ministry, or whatever setting to which God calls you.

Covenant Fellows

The purpose of the Covenant Fellows Program is to give students called to Christian ministry financial, personal and professional support as they further their undergraduate development, and become competent and holistically educated ministers/professors/missionaries. HBU covenants with our students and with local churches to provide education and professional experiences that will prove beneficial to both those studying in the program and those churches supporting and employing our ministerial students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hermeneutics

Old Testament Theology

New Testament Theology

History of Christianity

Systematic Theology

Christianity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school transcripts from at least 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. We cannot accept regional test scores, such at WAEC. If our admissions department cannot evaluation the transcript directly, we will ask for a foreign transcript evaluation.
Proof of English proficiency: There are many ways to show your English proficiency, to include Duolingo or English as the language of instruction.
Copy of your passport (valid for 6 months in the future)
Financial documentation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year
Out-of-State

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Covenant Fellows

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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