D A L L A S
T H E O L O G I C A L
S E M I N A R Y
Welcome to the Viewbook for Dallas Theological Seminary. Where truth and love lead the way.
Our Degrees and Programs,
Academic Degrees offered at DTS include,
With seventeen degrees and one certificate program, Dallas Theological Seminary has
MA in Christian Studies, M, A, C, S,
a program that fits you. Bringing together the richness of integrated truth and love,
,
our degrees offer rigorous academic education coupled with comprehensive ministry training.
MA in Biblical Exegesis and Linguistics, M, A, B, E, L,
OUR DEGREES & PROGRAMS
Ministry Degrees offered at DTS include,
With seventeen Master of Theology, T, h, M, degrees and one certificate program, Dallas Theological Seminary has a program that fits you. Bringing together the richness of integrated truth and love, our , degrees offer rigorous academic education coupled with comprehensive ministry training. MA in Counseling, M, A, C,
, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, M, B, T, S, MASTER OF THEOLOGY
MA IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
MA IN BIBLICAL EXEGESIS &
(ThM)
(MACS)
LINGUISTICS (MABEL)
MASTER OF BIBLICAL &
, THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (MBTS)
,
MASTER OF SACRED THEOLOGY (STM)
Master of Sacred Theology, S, T, M,
MA in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care, M, A, C, P,
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, MA in Jewish Studies, M, A, J, S, ,
MA IN COUNSELING
MA IN CHAPLAINCY &
MA IN JEWISH STUDIES
MA IN APOLOGETICS &
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
(MAC)
MINISTRY CARE (MACP)
(MAJS)
EVANGELISM (MAAE)
(PhD)
(EdD)
MA in Apologetics and Evangelism, M, A, A, E,
Doctoral Degrees offered at DTS include, DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL DOCTOR OF MINISTRY MINISTRY (DEdMin)
Doctor of Philosophy, P,h, D,
,
(DMin)
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MA in Christian Education, M, A, C, E, , MA IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, M, A, C, L, MA IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION , (MACE)
Ministry Degrees
MA IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
MA IN INTERCULTURAL
MA IN MEDIA ARTS &
CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATE
(MACL)
STUDIES (MAIS)
WORSHIP (MAMW)
STUDIES (CGS)
Academic Degrees
Doctor of Education, Ed, D, ,
Doctoral Degrees
Certificate Program
Doctor of Educational Ministry, D, Ed, Min,
MA in Intercultural Studies, M, A, I ,S,
,
,
Doctor of Ministry, D, Min,
MA in Media Arts and Worship, M, A, M, W, , A Certificate Program offered by DTS, is, Certificate of Graduate Studies, C, G, S,
Why Seminary?
We are a broken people, and we need reform. The pain in our cultures, in our cities, and in the world demonstrates how desperately we need a Savior. Our hearts not only need redemption but also reformation. And Jesus is the only one who can bring reformation of the heart. incredible to equip a new generation of servant-leaders who WInEthis A day R Eand A age, B RDTS O Khas E Nan PE O P Lopportunity E— are called to go and proclaim the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ—to proclaim the Savior who redeems AND WE NEED REFORM. and reforms the heart. Our job is to anchor students in the Word of God and provide them tools to minister
efficiently and effectively for His glory. The pain in our cultures, in our cities, and in the world demonstrates how desperately we By God’s incredible goodness grace, we have but been created for this And moment. ask you to join us in need a Savior. Our hearts not onlyand need redemption also reformation. JesusWe is the this endeavor. trust by faith that be amazed at all God allows us to do as we obey the command only one who canWe bring reformation ofwe thewill heart. of Jesus to go and make disciples of all nations! In this day and age, DTS has an incredible opportunity to equip a new generation of This is our moment to called take God’s to God’s the world. Let’s go together! servant-leaders who are to goWord and proclaim truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ— to proclaim the Savior who redeems and reforms the heart. Our job is to anchor students in Dr. Mark m, Yarbrough, the Word of God and provide them tools to minister efficiently and effectively for His glory. President of Dallas Theological Seminary, By God’s incredible goodness and grace, we have been created for this moment. We ask you to join us in this endeavor. We trust by faith that we will be amazed at all God allows us to do as we obey the command of Jesus to go and make disciples of all nations! This is our moment to take God’s Word to God’s world. Let’s go together!
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S E M I N A RY
on this page there is an image of a statue that appears on the D, T, S, campus of Jesus washing Peter's feet.
Teach Truth. Love Well.
Grounded in Sound Doctrine Our student body is a rich mosaic of men and women from 70 plus denominations
TRUTH AND LOVE WALK TOGETHER
GRO Ubenefit N D Efrom D Ione N another’s S O U Ntraditions, D D Oages, C T Rethnicities, I N E and future ministry goals. who
Truth and Love Walk Together Here.
seminaries. With students from 67 countries, the body of Christ is richly
However, we come together by affirming a common doctrinal commitment that grounds Our student body is a rich mosaic of men and women from 70+ denominations who benefit from one us in sound, orthodox tenets of faith. Every year, our faculty reaffirm this statement, another’s traditions, ages, ethnicities, and future ministry goals. However, we come together by affirming which means students never have to wonder about the perspectives of those under a common doctrinal commitment that grounds us in sound, orthodox tenets of faith. Every year, our whom they are studying. Students and faculty alike affirm seven core doctrines: faculty reaffirm this statement, which means students never have to wonder about the perspectives of
portrayed. When you study at DTS, you’re getting an unquestionably solid
those1,under whom they studying. Students and faculty alike affirm seven core doctrines: the authority andare inerrancy of Scripture,
Why Dallas Theological Seminary?
Dallas Theological Seminary is one of the nation’s oldest and most diverse
biblical and theological education that covers all 66 books of the Bible, and world.
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2, the Trinity,
you are prepared for compassionate, Christ-honoring ministry in the real
3, the full deity and humanity of Christ, THE AUTHORITY AND
HERE.
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THE TRINITY INERRANCY OF SCRIPTURE 4, the spiritual lostness of the human race,
There are 2,500 plus Students Enrolled, 67 Countries Represented,
5, the substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ,
72 Denominations Represented,
6, salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone,
W H Y D A L L A S T H E O LO G I C A L S E M I N A RY ? 60 percent Male and 40% Female make up the student body,
7, the physical return of Christ,
DallastoTheological Seminary is one of the nation’s oldest and most diverse seminaries. With 13 to 1 Student Faculty Ratio, students from 67 countries, the body of Christ is richly portrayed. When you study at DTS, you’re 10 plus Locations Sites, gettingand an unquestionably solid biblical and theological education that covers all 66 books of the Bible—and you are prepared for compassionate, Christ-honoring ministry in the real world.
2,500+ STUDENTS ENROLLED
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COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
DENOMINATIONS REPRESENTED
THE SPIRITUAL LOSTNESS OF THE HUMAN RACE
THE SUBSTITUTIONARY
SALVATION BY GRACE ALONE
ATONEMENT AND BODILY
THROUGH FAITH ALONE
RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
IN CHRIST ALONE
THE PHYSICAL RETURN OF CHRIST
60% / 40% MALE / FEMALE STUDENT BODY
13 :1 STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO
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10+ LOCATIONS & SITES
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THE FULL DEITY AND HUMANITY OF CHRIST
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Core Curriculum, Every one of our ministry degrees shares the same core curriculum: eight courses that cover all 66 books of the Bible and six courses that cover all branches of systematic theology are integrated with your chosen degree’s courses and electives.
S T U DY A L L 6 6 B O O K S O F T H E B I B L E
is reflected here in A circle graphic showing 3 parts, Bible Exposition, Systematic C O R E C UDegree-specific R R I C U LUTraining M
Throughout the 98 years since our founding, teaching the Bible remains our highest priority. We believe
66 books of theshares Bible, the same core curriculum: eight courses that cover all 66 books Every one of ourAll ministry degrees Bible Study Methods Hermeneutics, of the Bible and six courses that coverand all branches of systematic theology are integrated with your chosen
that the Spirit of God works through the Word of God, which is why students in every ministry degree take eight classes that cover all 66 books of the Bible. The depth of Scripture knowledge that our students walk away with is unmatched, even more than most MDiv programs. If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the whole Bible, DTS is the place for you.
Theology, and Degree-Specific Courses make up the Core Curriculum,
degree’s coursesOld andTestament electives.History one, Old Testament History two, and Poetry, Old Testament Prophets,
ALL BRANCHES OF THEOLOGY
ALL 66 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
Acts, and Pauline Epistles, Hebrews, General Epistles, Revelation,
Theological Method & Bibliology
Bible Study MethodsRuth, & Hermeneutics Psalms, Jonah, Selected Epistles,
Study All 66 Books of the Bible, Throughout the 98 years since our founding, teaching the Bible remains our highest priority. We believe that the Spirit of God works through the Word of God, which is why students in every ministry degree take eight classes that cover all 66 books of the Bible. The depth of Scripture knowledge that our students walk away with is unmatched, even more than most MDiv programs. If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the whole Bible, DTS is the place for you.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
BIBLE Old Testament History I EXPOSITION All branches of theology, Method and Bibliology, OT Theological History II & Poetry Trinitarianism, OT Prophets Angelology, Anthropology, Hamartiology,
Soteriology, The Gospels DEGREE-SPECIFIC Sanctification and Ecclesiology, Acts Eschatology, & Pauline Epistles COURSES
Trinitarianism Angelology, Anthropology, Hamartiology Soteriology Sanctification & Ecclesiology Eschatology
Hebrews, General Epistles, Revelation Depending on the program you select, you will take courses from one or more of the following departments. Ruth, Psalms, Jonah,Pastoral Selected Epistles Ministries, Missiology, and Intercultural Ministries, DEGREE-SPECIFIC TRAINING Media Arts and Worship, Counseling Ministries, Educational Ministries and Leadership, Depending on the program you select, you will take courses from one or more of the following departments. Pastoral Ministries
Media Arts & Worship
Missiology & Intercultural Ministries
Counseling Ministries Educational Ministries & Leadership
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For our locations Visit dts.edu, slash, about, slash, our-locations for more details. Flexible Class Formats,
Campuses include
Dallas Theological Seminary has four campuses with staff on site, Dallas, Houston, DC, and Atlanta, as well as several regional locations around the globe. Students and faculty travel to these locations for weekend intensives
F L E X I B L E C L A S S F O R M AT S
that offer in-person interaction and fellowship. Traditional,
Dallas Theological Seminary has four campuses with staff on site (Dallas, Houston, DC, and Atlanta) as
well as several regional locations around the globe. Students and faculty travel to these locations for Traditional semester-length daytime and courses interaction at our Dallas and Houston campuses entail one to two weekend intensives thatevening offer in-person and fellowship.
Dallas, Texas,
O U R LO C AT I O N S
Visit dts.edu/about/our-locations/ for more details.
Houston, Texas, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia,
class sessions each week during the semester. Intensive,
TRADITIONAL
Traditional semester-length daytime and evening courses at our Dallas and Houston campuses Intensive courses in Dallas, Houston, and DC meet for one or two week periods. During Superweeks, you can take entail one to two class sessions each week during the semester. two courses in five days at our Dallas campus. Hybrid,
INTENSIVE
Regional Locations include Austin, Texas, College Station, Texas,
in of Dallas, and DC meet for one- orsupplemented two-week periods. During At nearly all of our locations, Intensive we offer courses a variety two Houston, to three day weekend courses by online Superweeks, can take two courses in five days at our Dallas campus. coursework before and after the in-personyou session.
Fort Worth, Texas,
Online,
Indianapolis, Indiana,
HYBRID
Most of our courses and degrees are all offered a 100 percent format. Some courses weekend use primarily preAt nearly of ourinlocations, we offeronline a variety of twoto three-day courses recorded content and others use real-time video conferencing. supplemented by online coursework before and after the in-person session.
San Antonio, Texas,
Phoenix, Arizona, Northwest Arkansas,
ONLINE Most of our courses and degrees are offered in a 100% online format. Some courses use primarily pre-recorded content and others use real-time video conferencing.
CAMPUSES
REGIONAL LOCATIONS
Dallas, Texas
Austin, Texas
Indianapolis, Indiana
Houston, Texas
College Station, Texas
Phoenix, Arizona
Washington, DC
Fort Worth, Texas
Northwest Arkansas
Atlanta, Georgia
San Antonio, Texas
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A Place for Life and Study,
This page has photos of DTS and students on campus.
The Dallas Campus Experience,
A PLACE FOR LIFE AND STUDY.
The original, historic campus in Dallas is home to over 1,000 students of various 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.
Our two apartment buildings on campus, Washington Apartments and Swindoll Tower, offer affordable housing with 248 apartments for single students, married couples, and families.
Find all the theological resources you need at Turpin Library, home to more than 312,000 books, journals, and publications. All degree-seeking students receive Logos Bible Software and Microsoft Office 365 and have access to the Adobe Creative Suite in the Media Center. Need a bite to eat or a cup of joe? Stop by hope Coffee.
The Bailey Student Center and Chafer Chapel houses a world-class auditorium along with food service, coffee, and T student lifeA spaces, a central on R campus HE D L L Acreating S CAM P U Slocation E X PE I E N for C Emeaningful fellowship and connection. The original, historic campus in Dallas is home to over 1,000 students of various 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. Our two apartment buildings on campus (Washington Apartments and Swindoll Tower) offer affordable housing with 248 apartments for single students, married couples, and families. Find all the theological resources you need at Turpin Library, home to more than 312,000 books, journals, and publications. All degree-seeking students receive Logos Bible Software and Microsoft Office 365 and have access to the Adobe Creative Suite in the Media Center. Need a bite to eat or a cup of joe? Stop by HOPE Coffee. The Bailey Student Center & Chafer Chapel houses a world-class auditorium along with food service, coffee, and student life spaces, creating a central location on campus for meaningful fellowship and connection.
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DTS
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in
Scholarships awarded per year, Affordable Tuition. Valued Degree, Tuition and Financial Aid,
AFFORDABLE TUITION. VALUED DEGREE.
Seminary is more affordable than you think! We award hundreds of scholarships, including a full-ride scholarship as well as other merit-based scholarships for ThM students.
Did you attend a faith-based institution as an ungraduate student? You may qualify for advanced standing, reducing your degree
by up to one full year. ThM students who start by summer 2023 receive our Last Year Free Scholarship, covering the final 24 hours of their degree program.
Tcredit U I Thour ION DTS Tuition Cost per
AND FINANCIAL AID
For the years 2022 through 2023, Seminary is more affordable than you think! We award hundreds of scholarships, including a full-ride scholarship as well as other merit-based scholarships for ThM students. Master’s costs $638 per credit hour,
Free Scholarship, the final 24 hours of their degree program. D, Min and D, Ed, Min costs $670 percovering credit hour, Seminary Comparison Cost per credit hour,
(2022–2023) Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary costs $750 per credit hour,
SEMINARY
Cost/Credit Hour
$ Fuller Theological Seminary costs $675 per credit hour, note that this price is Converted from quarter-unit rate,
638
Master’s
Dallas Theological Seminary costs $638 per credit hour,
PhD/EdD
$
697
Reformed Theological Seminary cost $585 per credit hour,
DMin/DEdMin
$
670
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
$750
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
$720
Fuller Theological Seminary
$675 *
Dallas Theological Seminary
$638
Reformed Theological Seminary
$585
*Converted from quarter-unit rate
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GRADS WI THOUT DTS -I NCURRE D DE BT
SEMINARY COMPARISON (2021–2022)
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School costs $720 per credit hour,
5,300,000 STUDE NTS RE CE I VI NG S CHOL ARS HI PS
Did you attend a faith-based institution as an ungraduate student? You may qualify for advanced standing, P, h, D and Ed, D costs $697 per credit hour, reducing your degree by up to one full year. ThM students who start by summer 2023 receive our Last Year
For the years 2021 through 2022, DTS TUITION COST/CREDIT HOUR
$
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57 percent of Students are receiving scholarships, 90 percent of students Graduate without DTS-incurred debt,
Degree Options, To meet the needs of today's student body, we offer seventeen degrees and one certificate program. The chart shows all of our degrees and programs, and
DEGREE OPTIONS
over the following pages, we highlight some of our more popular degrees. Programs that pursue truth.
To meet the needs of today's student body, we offer seventeen degrees and one certificate program. The chart shows all of our degrees and programs, and over the following pages, we highlight some of our more popular degrees.
There is a chart on this page describing our degrees and how they are offered online, thisD chart, The entire degree is online, and all classes can be completed any time (asynchronous, OFor UR E GOnline R E Emeans S For this chart, Online R,T, means The entire degree is online, but some classes require real-time, R, T, video interaction, PROGRAM HOURS ONLINE OPTION For this chart, Partial online means This degree has residential requirements but can be completed partially online, If Master of Theology (ThM) 120 Partial you have any questions or concerns please Call for details. MA in Counseling (MAC)
90
Online (RT)
MA in Chaplaincy & Ministry Care (MACP) 79 Online (RT) For the Master of Theology, T, h, M, program, 120 hours are offerd with a Partial online option, MA in Jewish Studies (MAJS) 74 Online (RT) For the MA in Counseling, M, A, C, program, 90 hours are offerd with a Online, R, T, option, MA in Apologetics & Evangelism (MAAE) 69 Online (RT) For the MA in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care, M, A, C, P, program, 79 hours are offerd with a Online, R, T, option, MA in Christian Education (MACE) 66 Online (RT) For MA in Leadership Jewish Studies, option, MAthe in Christian (MACL) M, A, J, S, program, 74 hours are offerd with 66 a Online, R, T,Online (RT) For MA in Apologetics and Evangelism, M, A, A, E, program, 69 hours a Online, MAthe in Intercultural Studies (MAIS) 66 are offerd withOnline (RT) R, T, option, MAthe in Media ArtsChristian & WorshipEducation, (MAMW) 66 with a Online, Online For MA in M, A, C, E, program, 66 hours are offerd R, T,(RT) option, MAthe in Christian (MACS) 63 For MA in Studies Christian Leadership, M, A, C, L, program, 66 hours are offerd with a Online,Online R, T, option, MA in Biblical Exegesis & Linguistics (MABEL) 62 Partial For the MA in Intercultural Studies, M, A, I, S, program, 66 hours are offerd with a Online, R, T, option, Master of Biblical & Theological Studies (MBTS) 36 Online For the MA in Media Arts and Worship, M, A, M, W, program, 66 hours are offerd with a Online, R, T, option, Master of Sacred Theology (STM) 32 Online For the MA in Christian Studies, M, A, C, S, program, 63 hours are offerd with a Online program, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 36 Partial For the MA in Biblical Exegesis and Linguistics, M, A, B, E, L, program, 62 hours are offerd with a Partial online option, Doctor of Education (EdD) 48 Partial For the Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, M, B, T, S, program, 36 hours are offerd with a online option, Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) 39 Online (RT) For theofMaster Sacred Theology, S, T, M, program, 32 hours are offerd Doctor Ministryof(DMin) 27 with a online option, Online (RT) For the Doctor of Philosophy, Certificate of Graduate Studies (CCS)P, h, D, program, 36 hours are offerd with30a Partial online option, Online For the Doctor of Education, Ed, D, program, 48 hours are offerd with a Partial online option,
ONLINE – The entire degree is online, and all classes can be completed any time (asynchronous). ONLINE entireof degree is online, but some classes require video For (RT) the– The Doctor Educational Ministry, D, Ed, Min,real-time program, 39interaction. hours are
offerd with a Online, R, T, option,
PARTIAL – This degree has residential requirements but can be completed partially online. Call for details.
For the Doctor of Ministry, D, Min, program, 27 hours are offerd with a Online, R, T, option, For the Certificate of Graduate Studies, C, C, S, program, 30 hours are offerd with a online option,
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Master of Theology, T, h, M,
The M, A, in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care, M, A, C, P,
Our four-year Master of Theology, T, h, M, is substantially more robust than the average M, Div, degree,
The MA in Chaplaincy & Ministry Care is designed to prepare graduates to serve as chaplains in
but surprisingly, it doesn’t cost more due to our Last Year Free Scholarship and other generous financial
hospital, military, or corporate environments and offer compassionate care within other ministry
M Aour S TT, Eh,RM, O F T more HEO LO G Ythan ( Tcomparable h M ) M, Div programs. aid packages. In fact, is often affordable
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Sample Concentrations include,Master of Theology (ThM) is substantially more robust than the average MDiv degree, but Our four-year
The MA in Chaplaincy & Ministry is designed to prepare graduates to serve as chaplains in hospital, There isCare a circle graph showing a total of 79 hours made up of 22 hours in Bible, 18 hours in
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military, or corporate environments and compassionate within other ministry Theology, 12offer hours in Chaplaincy care and Counseling, 15 hourssettings. in Ministry Care and Leadership, and
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S A M P L E C O N C E N T R AT I O N S Evangelism and Discipleship, Homiletics,
• Bible Translation International Missions, • Evangelism & Discipleship • Homiletics Leadership Studies, • International Missions Media Arts and Worship, • Leadership Studies
C H A P L A Isettings. N C Y & M I N I S T RY C A R E ( M AC P )
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At Dallas Theological Seminary with last year free, you don’t pay for your final 24 credit hours, DTS offers an integrated four year T, h, M, with 30 plus emphasis choices and the last year free.
Integrated 4-Year ThM with 30+ Emphasis Choices
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The M, A, in Apologetics and Evangelism M, A, A, E,
The MA in Christian Education is for those serving in student, adult, children’s, and any other teaching or
The MA in Apologetics and Evangelism is for those passionate about sharing their faith and
administrative ministries.
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18 hours in Spiritual formation and electives, 8 hours in theology insight of art and worship. practitioners by providing biblical and theological to the arts.
programs you can tailor to your ministryDoctor or scholastic goals. P, h, D, of Philosophy,
DTS, has four specific programs you can tailor to your ministry or scholastic
The Doctor of Philosophy , P, h, D, combines the highest standards of academic Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, M, B, T, S,
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scholarship with a heart for God’s Word and the theology of the church. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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The MBTS gives you an overview of the entire biblical story,Theology introduces key theological concepts, and
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allows you to choose from dozens of electives based on your interests and calling.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
Theology of Art & Worship
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)
M A S T E R O F B I B L I C A L & T H E O LO G I C A L S T U D I E S ( M B T S )
education institutions.
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DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY (DEdMin)
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training to those actively involved in vocational or bivocational ministry.
you to choose from dozens of electives based on your interests and calling.
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The Doctor of Education (EdD) educators Ministry, who Theprepares DoctorChristian of Educational D, Ed, Min, is the highest professional are currently in or plan to pursue degree for those engaged in local church and parachurch ministries, and administrative leadership roles in similar educational ministries. K-12 or higher-education institutions.
The Doctor of Ministry, D, Min, degree program is designed to provide advanced
The MBTS gives you an overview of the entire biblical story, introduces key theological concepts, and allows
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of plan the church. in or to pursue administrative leadership roles in K, through 12 or higher-
Doctor of Educational Ministry, D, Ed, Min, 18
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God’s Word and the theology Thefor Doctor of Education, Ed, D, prepares Christian educators who are currently
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (DMin)
The Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) is the highest professional degree for those engaged in local church and parachurch ministries, and similar educational ministries.
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree program is designed to provide advanced training to those actively involved in vocational or bivocational ministry.
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Come for a Visit,
Apply to DTS,
Seminary Preview Day events are held periodically at each of our locations. These
How to apply,
campus visits let you sit in on classes, worship with us in chapel, and chat with our faculty over lunch. You can register for our upcoming Dallas, Houston, DC, Atlanta,
1, Submit an online application,
and regional location preview days at dts.edu. Or, if you can’t make it to one of the
2, Request from three individuals, A Ppersonal P LY character T O Dreferences TS
COME FOR A VISIT
official preview days, we would love to have you come for a personal tour. If you visit one of our campuses, we’ll waiveDay yourevents application fee! Seminary Preview are held periodically at each of our locations. These campus visits let you sit in on classes, worship with us in chapel, and chat with our faculty over lunch. You can register for our Study Truth. Walk forward in Love. upcoming Dallas, Houston, DC, Atlanta, and regional location preview days at dts.edu. 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. If you visit one of our campuses, we’ll waive your application fee!
3, Request a church reference, HOW TO APPLY
HOW WE EVALUATE
4,
Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please note, The qualifying degree for a master’s level (1) Submit an online application. (1) Your academic records program is a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, conferred by an accredited college or university. Exceptions to this requirement are (2) The extent and quality of involvement limited. (2) Request personal character references from three individuals.
in Christian service
(3) Request a church reference. How We Evaluate, (4) Submit official transcripts from all colleges 1, Your academic records, and universities attended.*
(3) Your apparent gifts and potential for placement into Christian ministry (4) The assessment of your references
2, The extent and quality of involvement in Christian service, * The qualifying for a master’s level program a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, conferred by an 3, Your apparent gifts degree and potential for placement intoisChristian ministry, accredited college or university. Exceptions to this requirement are limited.
4, The assessment of your references,
A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E S Application Deadlines are as follows, Master’s Application Deadlines For the Master’s Spring Application, November 1
Doctoral Application Deadlines Spring
EdD/PhD
September 1
Summer 1 The Spring deadlineApril is November 1,
Summer
DMin/DEdMin/EdD
March 1
Fall July 1 The Summer deadline is April 1,
Fall
PhD
April 1
Winter
DMin/DEdMin
August 1
The Fall deadline is July 1.
Application Deadlines For Doctoral Application are as follows, The Spring deadline for Ed, D and P, h, D, is September 1, The Summer deadline for D, Min, and D, Ed, Min, and Ed, D, is March 1, The Fall deadline for P, h, D, is April 1, The Winter deadline for D, Min, and D, Ed, Min, is August 1,
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and in Title nine, the term “sex” historically, textually, and logically refers to an individual’s immutable sex, either male (man) or female (woman), as objectively determined by genetics or physiology present
For the full statements of the seminary’s accredited status with SACSCOC and ATS, as well as for pertinent state authorizations, see the seminary catalog or view online at
by or before birth. www.dts.edu/accreditation.
Title IX Statement Within the context of its theological convictions and mission, Dallas Theological Seminary, DTS does not
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination—which includes sexual violence—in educational programs and activities. Students, staff, faculty, and
discriminate on the basishave of the race, sex, age, national and ethnic origin, oractivities, disability. other employees right tocolor, pursue education, including athletic programs, scholarships, and other free from sex discrimination, including sexual violence, sexual misconduct, stalking, and harassment. As used herein and in Title IX, the term “sex” historically, textually, and logically refers to an individual’s immutable sex—either male (man)
DTS is committed to(woman)—as maintaining andetermined environment to learning for all students and a professional or female objectively by geneticsconducive or physiology present by or before birth.
workplace for Within its employees; as such, we take active against discriminatory the context of its theological convictions and mission, Dallasmeasures Theological Seminary (DTS) does not discriminate on theharassment basis of race, color,and sex, age, national and ethnic origin, or disability. sexual harassment, including any type of violence or misconduct.
DTS is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students and a professional workplace for its employees; as such, we take active measures against discriminatory harassment and sexual harassment, including any type of violence or misconduct.
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