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Teach Truth. Love Well.
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. Teach Truth. Love Well.
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Contents About 03 Dallas 05 Graduates 06 Faculty 08 Professional Ministry Degrees 10 Academic Programs 12 Online & Locations 14 Housing & Campus 19 Tuition & Financial Aid 20 Beliefs 23 Visit & Apply 24
Training Men and Women to Become • Immersed in Scripture • Enamored with Jesus • Equipped for the Church
Bible-Centered Curriculum
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.
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Students enrolled
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States & territories
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Alumni in 100+ countries
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Countries represented
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Denominations represented
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Dallas
• Population: 7 million • 4th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Economy • 5th best job market city in the U.S. • 18 area Fortune 500 companies headquartered here Travel • 2 major airports (DFW & Love Field) • 4-hour flights to most of North America Entertainment • Home to 6 professional sports teams • Home to the most shopping centers & restaurants per capita in the U.S. Ministry Opportunities • Home to more than 6,000 churches • Home to more than 20,000 ministries
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Our Graduates We have more than 15,000 alumni serving in more than 100 nations spanning the globe. They are missionaries, pastors, educators, parachurch leaders, Bible translators, journalists, counselors, and servants of the Lord Jesus.
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Graduate Stories Janet Pope’s ministry helps women think biblically in today’s culture. She has memorized over 120 chapters of Scripture (including fourteen books of the Bible), published books, and spoken at numerous events, helping women tackle difficult issues such as tension in relationships, destructive habits, and overwhelming obligations. Dr. Frank Glover is an internationally recognized urologist, earning both his MD and his Doctor of Public Health in International Health from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Recently he was awarded Physician of the Year by the National Medical Association. His goal now is to build a medical school in Liberia to train resident doctors.
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Our Faculty Not only are our faculty known for their competence as biblical scholars, teachers, and communicators, but they are also Spirit-led people of God who sustain a personal interest in their students. Our resident and adjunct faculty collectively hold over 225 graduate degrees from universities and seminaries around the world.
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Books written
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Years of service at DTS
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Profs teach overseas
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.
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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
Professional Ministry Degrees Master of Theology (ThM)
120 Hours
This degree is designed to produce competent Bible expositors who are qualified to serve God effectively as
• 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
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pastors, missionaries, or leaders in other areas of vocational Christian ministry.
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MA in Biblical Counseling (MABC)
90 Hours
You’ll be prepared to engage in church or private counseling practices, and this accredited program enables you 24
to apply for licensure in Texas. MA in Christian Education (MACE)
65 Hours
If you desire to serve in student, adult, or children’s ministry, this program will prepare you for a variety of
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teaching positions. MA in Christian Leadership (MACL) 62 Hours
Bible Exposition
Systematic Theology
Languages
Ministry & Communications
Customized
Continue making disciples in your current ministry while learning to appraise leadership needs and gain biblical and theological depth. MA in Cross-cultural Ministries (MACM) 64 Hours If God has called you to serve in other cultures, you’ll get to learn from veteran missionaries and meet the requirements of most missions agencies. MA in Media Arts & Worship (MAMW) 65 Hours This program combines biblical and theological education with the opportunity to specialize in areas such as visual presentation, writing, and worship.
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General Academic Programs Master of Arts (MA) 60 Hours With majors in New Testament, Old Testament, and Theological Studies, this academic program supplements previous seminary education or prepares for doctoral work. MA (Biblical Exegesis & Linguistics) (MABEL) 62 Hours Offered jointly with the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, this degree will prepare you to be a Bible translator for unreached people groups. MA (Christian Studies) (MACS) 62 Hours This degree is ideal for Christian workers who wish to be trained without leaving their workplace or home countries. (Offered in Chinese or English) Master of Biblical & Theological Studies (MBTS) 36 Hours This degree is designed for business professionals and laypersons who desire to be equipped to serve in the workforce, at home, and in the church. Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Bible and Theology 30 Hours This certificate offers an introduction to seminary coursework for laypersons in the church and can be transferred into a full degree program. (Offered in Chinese or English) Master of Sacred Theology (STM) 32 Hours This provides advanced training in theological disciplines for those who have already graduated with a standard Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent.
Doctoral Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
35 Hours
This program is for those entering the highest levels of research, seeking to become scholars and educational leaders in the field. Doctor of Ministry (DMin/DEdMin)
30/39 Hours
This program provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry to those Also available fully online
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Online The same professors, the same content: get the DTS experience right where you are. 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.
Campuses & Locations Our original, historical campus is located near downtown Dallas, Texas. We also have campuses in Houston and Washington, DC, and offer courses at our extension sites in Atlanta, Austin, Nashville, San Antonio, and other locations. Each location features courses taught by professors from the Dallas and Houston campuses.
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Dallas Housing & Campus 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. On the lower level, Mosher Media Center provides computers, printers, scanners, laminators, and rental media equipment. 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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Tuition & Financial Aid Tuition Costs (2016–17)
Seminary Comparison (2015–16)
Cost/Credit Hour
Cost/Credit Hour
Degree
Credits/Semester
Master’s
9+ hours
$515
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
$635
Master’s
1–8 hours
$542
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
$625
PhD
Stage One
$575
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
$534
PhD
Stage Two
$645
Dallas Theological Seminary
$495
$630
Reformed Theological Seminary
$475
DMin/DEdMin
Seminary
• We offer hundreds of scholarships, including full-ride scholarships and Last Year Free 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.
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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! Our upcoming Dallas preview days are March 4th, April 8th, October 14th, and November 11th. You can sit in on classes, worship with us in chapel, and chat with our faculty over lunch. 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 2. Personal character references from three individuals 3. Church reference 4. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended* *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.
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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 800-367-8250). 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. N9718