Houston Graduate School of Theology

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Houston Graduate School of Theology
MottoMissional. Multicultural. Multidenominational.
Type Private seminary
Active1983–2023 (projected)
Parent institution
 Kairos University
Religious affiliation
 Evangelical
Academic affiliations
 Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
President Becky Towne
Location
Houston
,
Texas
,
United States

29°40′25″N95°26′55″W / 29.6736°N 95.4487°W / 29.6736; -95.4487
Website hgst.edu
HGST logo.png
Houston Graduate School of Theology

Houston Graduate School of Theology (HGST) is a private evangelical seminary in Houston, Texas. It is part of Kairos University.

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History

Houston Graduate School of Theology was founded in 1983 by Dr. Delbert Vaughn and his wife, Carol. [1] The Vaughns were associated with the Evangelical Friends Church. It was initially housed in the Texas Medical Center. For the first 15 years of its existence, the school was affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church - Mid America. It later moved to other properties: the Adams Petroleum Building in 1987 and Central Congregational Church in 1996. In 2013, HGST moved to the Willow Meadows Baptist Church campus. [2] In 2021, the school's director of DMin program, Dr. Becky Towne, became its fifth and final president, having determined that in 2023, HGST will become a Legacy Partner within Kairos, merging with the global consortium of theological schools. [3]

It training students from more than 30 denominational traditions. [4]

In 2021, it became a founding member of the university network Kairos University. [5]

Academics

HGST offers six degree programs: [6]

Alumni

Accreditation

HGST was accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS); this was discontinued by 2024. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Houston Graduate School Of Theology Texas Phd". S8a5n Itemdb Com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Houston Graduate School of Theology | Cappex.com". www.cappex.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Kairos Partnership: The Next Chapter of HGST".
  4. ↑ "Houston Graduate School Of Theology Academic Overview". College Tuition Compare. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  5. ↑ Sonya Swink, Kairos University launches global theological system from Sioux Falls for $300 per month, argusleader.com, USA, October 8, 2021
  6. ↑ "Academic Programs".
  7. ↑ "Pastor Emeritus | mountsinai". www.msbchouston.org. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Ken Gross".
  9. ↑ Donald C. Simmons Jr.
  10. ↑ "Becky Towne".
  11. ↑ "Member Schools List". ats.edu. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
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