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September 28, 2022

Title: Houston Baptist University to be Renamed Houston Christian University
Topic: Higher Education

Discussed by Dr. Robert Sloan
with Houston Christian University (www.hbu.edu/)

In 1960, the name was Houston Baptist College. Then in 1973, Houston Baptist University. And, now, it is Houston Christian University.

Dr. Robert Sloan is the President of Houston Baptist (soon to be Christian) University. Today, Dr. Sloan discusses the renaming/rebranding of the university.

Click here for all the information you need to know about the name change.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why has HBU changed its name to HCU?

Are many denominations and nationalities represented by the student body?

Will the core religious/theological convictions of the university change? Dr. Sloan discusses the university’s 10 Core Convictions, such as marriage, family, and gender. He says: “We are very clear about our Christian identity.”

Will alumni of HBU need to make any changes/updates to their diplomas?

Has it become more difficult to recruit students that are seeking higher education with a Biblical worldview?

Is the renaming/rebranding a part of a growth campaign for Houston Christian University? Dr. Sloan discusses their goals for the next ten years and why they are determined to reach more and more students for Christ.

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