DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Viewbook
2018–19
Welcome to DTS Founded in 1924, Dallas Theological Seminary exists “to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide.” In other words, we want to help men and women fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. We expanded to Houston in 1993, to Washington, DC, in 2010, and to Atlanta, Austin, San Antonio, and Nashville along the way. We’ve also created a thriving community of online learners, and developed programs in Chinese and Spanish. In every location, in every degree, in every language, our desire is that our students, staff, faculty, and alumni would be bearers of the gospel in word and deed. Teach Truth. Love Well.
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Contents
About 03 Graduates 04 Faculty 06 Master of Theology (ThM)
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Core Curriculum 10 Professional Ministry Degrees
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Academic Programs
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Dallas Campus & Housing
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Dallas 16 Houston Campus 18 Washington, DC Campus
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Alternative Class Formats
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Tuition & Financial Aid
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Beliefs 27 Visit & Apply 28
Training Men & Women to Become
Immersed in Scripture
Enamored with Jesus
Equipped for the Church
Through All 66 Books Since our founding in 1924, we have made teaching the Bible our highest priority. That’s why students in our professional ministry master’s degrees take eight classes that cover all 66 books of the Bible. THE NUMBERS
Students enrolled Alumni in 100+ countries
2,400+ 16,000+
States & territories represented
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Denominations represented
Countries represented
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Male / Female
70+ 62% / 38%
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PASTORS Tony Evans (ThM 1976, PhD 1982), chaplain of the Dallas Mavericks, has served as senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship for over 40 years and authored over 100 books and publications. Andy Stanley (ThM 2000), pastor of Northpoint Church in Atlanta, founded the Catalyst network, an alliance of churches seeking to raise disciples who see God’s kingdom fill the earth.
EDUCATORS & LEADERS Kat Armstrong (MACE 2011) is co-founder and executive director at Polished, an outreach ministry that gathers young professional women to navigate career and explore faith together. Imad Shehadeh (ThM 1986, ThD 1990), president of Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary, equips pastors and church leaders to minister in the Middle East and around the world.
ARTISTS Naima Lett (MAMC 2005) is an award-winning actor and producer in Hollywood (FOX, Paramount, Sony) and church planter with artists in Beverly Hills. John Saddington (MABS 2012, MACE 2012) is a serial entrepreneur who has created several award-winning technology companies.
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Our Graduates We have more than 16,000 alumni serving in more than 100 nations spanning the globe. To see more stories of our graduates, like Chuck Swindoll and Priscilla Shirer, visit: www.dts.edu/profiles
MISSIONARIES Dave Furman (ThM 2007) serves as senior pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai, and Gloria Furman (MACE 2007) is an active minister to mothers through writing. Celestin Musekura (STM 1998, PhD 2007) founded African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) to bring hope to his home country of Rwanda.
COUNSELORS Chico West (MABC 1988), a former drug addict, started Gaston House, a half-way house to help young men in their transition to recovery. Ekpedeme Wade (MABC 2016) is a medical doctor and a seminary professor passionate about treating people as a whole—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Our Faculty Modeling our mission to Teach Truth and Love Well, our faculty are competent biblical scholars, teachers, communicators, and Spirit-led people of God who sustain a personal interest in their students. Our resident and adjunct faculty have studied and taught at universities and seminaries around the world.
Darrell Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) has authored over thirty books. He serves as host of the seminary’s The Table Podcast, is a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. He has also been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction. Sandra Glahn (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas), associate professor of Media Arts and former editor-in-chief of the seminary’s award-winning DTS Magazine, has written more than twenty books, many related to bioethics, sexuality, and reproductive technologies. She has also traveled the world as a conference speaker, retreat speaker, and journalist. Rodney Orr (PhD, University of Edinburgh) served with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) for thirty-four years, seventeen of which were overseas. He taught at the Nairobi International School of Theology in Kenya and, as executive director, helped build Africa Leadership and Management Academy (ALMA), a graduate school in Zimbabwe.
THE NUMBERS
Faculty members Books written
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113 530+
Collective years of service at DTS Collective graduate degrees held
1,350+ 225
Professors who teach overseas
33%
Collective terminal degrees held
100
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Master of Theology (ThM) 120 Hours The ThM program has 91 core hours, allowing you to customize the remaining 29 hours by choosing an emphasis. Sample Emphasis Options • Apologetics
• Media Arts
• Bible Translation
• Ministry with Women
• Biblical Theology
• New Testament Studies
• Evangelism & Discipleship
• Old Testament Studies
• Homiletics
• Pastoral Care & Counseling
• Intercultural Ministries
• Systematic Theology
• Leadership Studies
• Youth Education
Bible Exposition
Systematic Theology
Languages
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120 Hours
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Ministry & Communications
Customized
Eric Mason (ThM 2000) is the pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia and founder of Thriving, committed to equipping leaders for ministry in the urban context. Eric’s hope is to develop disciples who are able to minister in the culture and help new disciples grow in God’s Word and for His glory. Nika Spaulding (ThM 2013), a dynamic force with boundless energy, serves as resident theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas. Prior to this, Nika produced Bible study curriculum for women of all ages at Watermark Community Church, where she developed a greater love for diversity and seeing women deployed in the church. Joseph Stowell (ThM 1970) serves as president of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a Christ-centered university with a passion for global influence through the transforming power of the gospel. Joe is also an internationally recognized conference speaker and author of over twenty books.
*Dr. Stowell’s image courtesy of Cornerstone University.
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Core Curriculum Every one of our professional ministry master’s degrees has the same core: eight classes that cover all 66 books of the Bible and six classes that cover all branches of systematic theology.
ALL 66 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
ALL BRANCHES OF THEOLOGY
Bible Study & Hermeneutics
BE101
Theological Method & Bibliology
ST101
Old Testament History I
BE102
Trinitarianism
ST102
OT History II & Poetry
BE103
OT Prophets
BE104
Biblical Counseling
The Gospels
BE105
Educational Ministries & Leadership
Acts & Pauline Epistles
BE106
Hebrews, General Epistles, Revelation
BE107
Ruth, Psalms, Jonah, Selected Epistles* BE109
(DEGREE-SPECIFIC COURSES)
Angelology, Anthropology, Hamartiology ST103 BC
Soteriology
ST104
EML
Sanctification & Ecclesiology
ST105
World Missions
WM
Eschatology
ST106
Media Arts & Worship
MW
Pastoral Ministries
PM
*This course is not required for the ThM degree, since these books are covered in the Greek and Hebrew courses.
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Professional Ministry Degrees
Hours
Dallas
Houston
DC
Online
Master of Theology (ThM) Deeper preparation than a standard MDiv for pastors, missionaries,
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and leaders in all areas of vocational Christian ministry MA in Biblical Counseling (MABC) Integrates biblical principles with modern psychology for church,
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institutional, or private licensed counseling practices MA in Christian Education (MACE) For those serving in student, adult, children’s, and any other
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teaching ministries MA in Christian Leadership (MACL) Preparation for organizational leadership roles in church, parachurch,
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missions, and marketplace contexts MA in Cross-cultural Ministries (MACM) Preparation for those called to serve in other cultures by learning
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from veteran missionaries MA in Media Arts & Worship (MAMW) Brings biblical and theological insight to the arts for worship
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leaders, writers, and other media practitioners
Available
A portion can be completed online or at an extension site
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General Academic Programs
Hours
Master of Arts (MA) Supplements previous seminary education or prepares for doctoral
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work, with majors in NT, OT, or Theology MA (Biblical Exegesis & Linguistics) (MABEL) Preparation for being a Bible translator for unreached people groups,
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offered jointly with the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics MA (Christian Studies) (MACS) Ideal for workers who wish to be trained without leaving their
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workplace or home countries (also in Chinese or Spanish) Master of Biblical & Theological Studies (MBTS) Equips business leaders and laypersons to serve in the workforce, at
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home, and in the church (also in Chinese or Spanish) Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Bible and Theology Offers an introduction to seminary coursework for laypersons in the
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church (also in Chinese or Spanish) Master of Sacred Theology (STM) Provides advanced training for those who have already graduated with a standard MDiv degree or its equivalent
Available
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A portion can be completed online or at an extension site
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Dallas
Houston
DC
Online
Doctoral Programs
Hours
Dallas
Houston
DC
Online
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Prepares those entering the highest levels of research, seeking to
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become scholars and educational leaders in the field Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Provides advanced training in biblically and theologically oriented
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ministry to those involved in vocational ministry (also in Spanish) Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) Helps educators develop the biblical rationale, sociological strategy,
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and practical implementation of their ministry (also in Chinese)
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Dallas Campus & Housing The original, historic campus in Dallas is home to over 1,000 students of diverse ages, ethnicities, denominational backgrounds, and ministry goals. The Dallas campus offers traditional daytime classes for full-time students as well as evening, weekend, and intensive classes for remote and commuter students. We offer affordable housing in our two apartment buildings on campus: Washington Hall (with 89 apartments for single students) and Swiss Tower (with 159 apartments for married students). Find all of the theological resources you need at Turpin Library, home to more than 318,000 books, journals, and publications. All students receive Logos Bible Software and have access to the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office in the Media Center. Need a bite to eat or a cup of joe? Stop by Mitchell Dining Commons or HOPE Coffee, located by the Book Center.
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Dallas Dallas is a dynamic and diverse modern city, part of the fourth largest metroplex in the US with a vibrant economy and low cost of living. Ministry Opportunities • Home to more than 6,000 churches • Home to more than 20,000 ministries Arts & Culture • The largest arts district in the US • Most restaurants per capita in the US, with hundreds of cafés Economy • Home to 50 Fortune 1000 companies • 5th best job market city in the US
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Houston Campus
The DTS-Houston campus is located off of the Southwest Freeway (US 59) near the Hillcroft exit. Seasoned professors from Houston and Dallas teach the classes. The student body is a diverse community of believers of various traditions, ages, ethnicities, and ministry goals. Flexible Degree Completion • Evening or daytime classes that meet only once a week • Saturday-only (4–5 sessions total) or partially online hybrid courses (2–3 live sessions) • Week-long intensive courses offered during summer and winter semesters Generous Scholarships • $1,000 New Student Scholarship • Dean’s Scholarship for ThM and professional MA students • Need-based scholarships for part-time and full-time students THE NUMBERS
Students enrolled Resident faculty & staff
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200+ 18
Part-time students
84%
Classes per semester
Classes in The Woodlands
1–2
Male / Female
25+ 51% / 49%
Washington, DC Campus
The DTS-DC campus is conveniently located right off of I-66 at State Route 234 (Sudley Rd; Exit 47), near the National Battlefield Park. Our resident DC faculty teach on campus alongside professors from Dallas or Houston. Taking a class in DC is like taking a class in Texas—you get the real thing. Flexible Degree Completion • Saturday-only hybrid class option, requiring only three Saturday sessions per semester • Intensive courses offered in winter and summer semesters • Fully online courses available to complement on-campus experience Generous Scholarships • $1,000 New Student Scholarship • Dean’s (ThM) and Matching (professional MA) Scholarships • Need-based scholarships available every semester THE NUMBERS
Students enrolled Resident faculty & staff
150+ 6
Part-time students States students travel from
88% 8
Classes per semester Male / Female
10+ 58% / 42%
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Alternative Class Formats We want to equip you for ministry as you make disciples where God has placed you. In addition to traditional class formats, we also offer alternative ways to take classes. Online classes provide you with world-class training anywhere in the world, following a traditional semester format but with flexibility to fit into your schedule. Intensive and weekend classes allow distance students to participate in campus life.
ONLINE
We offer three fully online programs (MACS, MBTS, and CGS). You can also complete up to two-thirds of each professional ministry degree online in a hybrid format. INTENSIVE
We offer 3-day and 5-day intensive courses on all of our campuses and locations throughout the year. During Superweek you can take two courses in one week in Dallas. WEEKEND
We offer weekend courses that meet on three Saturdays during the semester at most of our extension sites (Austin, Atlanta, Nashville, and San Antonio).
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Tuition & Financial Aid Seminary Comparison (2017–18)
Tuition Costs (2018–19) Cost/Credit Hour
Degree
Credits/Semester
Master’s
9+ hours
$552
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
$675
Master’s
1–8 hours
$579
Fuller Theological Seminary
$622*
PhD
Stage One
$585
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
$588
PhD
Stage Two
$655
Dallas Theological Seminary
$533
$630
Reformed Theological Seminary
$515
DMin/DEdMin
Cost/Credit Hour
Seminary
• We offer hundreds of scholarships, including the full-ride scholarship and other merit-based scholarships for ThM students. • Went to Bible college? You may qualify for Advanced Standing, reducing your degree by up to one full year. • Tuition Management System (TMS) allows students to make monthly payments for the cost of tuition and fees.
THE NUMBERS
Scholarships awarded per year $4,000,000
*Converted from quarter-unit rate.
Different scholarships awarded
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Students graduate without more debt 92%
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DTS Desires Men & Women Who 1. Show evidence of saving faith in Christ 2. Have proven Christian character 3. Are endowed with appropriate spiritual gifts 4. Adhere to the following doctrines: the authority and inerrancy of Scripture the Trinity the full deity and humanity of Christ the spiritual lostness of the human race the substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ salvation by faith alone in Christ alone the physical return of Christ
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Come for a Visit Seminary preview days are held periodically at each of our campuses. We’re inviting you! You can sit in on classes, worship with us in chapel, and chat with our faculty over lunch. Dallas Preview Days
October 5, 2018
November 30, 2018
March 1, 2019
Houston Preview Days
October 13, 2018
October 27, 2018
(Forthcoming)
DC Preview Days
October 13, 2018
November 17, 2018
(Forthcoming)
April 5, 2019
You can register for our upcoming Dallas, Houston, and DC preview days at the link below. (Dates are subject to change.) Or, if you can’t make it to one of the official preview days, we would love to have you come for a personal tour.
SCHEDULE AT: WWW.DTS.EDU/VISIT
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Apply to DTS Required Information
1. Online application 3. Church reference
2. Personal character references from three individuals 4. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
Master’s Application Deadline
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
DMin Application Deadline
Winter: August 15
PhD Application Deadline
Fall: January 1
Summer: April 1 Summer: February 15
Spring: September 1
*The qualifying degree for a master’s level program is a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, conferred by an accredited college or university. Exceptions to this requirement are limited.
APPLY AT: WWW.DTS.EDU/APPLY
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www.dts.edu
Dallas Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033; phone 404-679-4501) to award master’s and doctoral degrees. The seminary is also an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275; phone 412-788-6505). CTO SCHEV For the full statements of the seminary’s accredited status with SACSCOC and ATS, as well as for pertinent state authorizations, see the inside front cover of the seminary catalog or view online at www.dts.edu/accreditation. WEB30537