DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Teach Truth.Love Well.

Welcome to DTSFounded in 1924, our mission is, “to glorify God by equipping godly servant-lead-ers 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, or more simply: Teach Truth. Love Well.

The Entire Gospel Story through All 66 BooksDTS affirms that the seminary experience is foundationally a process of spiritual transformation, and at the center of that journey is the Triune God and His Word. That’s why every degree program at DTS covers all 66 books of the Bible and devotes an entire semester to studying the Trinity. This means you’ll get more Bible and theology in our 2-year degrees than in most 3-year M.Div.s and even more in our Th.M. degree.

A Diverse Community of 70+ DenominationsEvery year DTS faculty reaffirm a common doctrinal statement, which means students never have to wonder about the perspective of those under whom they are studying. Yet, the student body is a rich mosaic of men and women from over 70 denominations, who benefit from one another’s diverse traditions, ages, ethnicities, and future ministry goals.

Church Partnerships for On-the-Job TrainingDTS maintains strong partnerships with local churches and ministries around the globe to ensure that seminarians have opportunities to put what they are learning into practice as soon as possible. Students can earn up to 12 hours of credit in a paid internship that can range from preaching in a church to leading in the business sector, or serving the poor and brokenhearted.

A Few Statistics

books of the Bible are taught in every degree program.

students enrolled at 8 locations and online.

alumni serving in 100 countries.

denominations represented, adhering to a common faith.

states and countries represented in the student body.

662,000+14,000+70+50 50

n M.A. in Biblical Counseling (M.A./BC) 90You’ll be prepared to engage in church or private counseling practices, and this

accredited program enables you to apply for licensure in Texas.

n M.A. in Biblical Exegesis & Linguistics (M.A./BEL) 62Offered jointly with the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, this degree will prepare you to be a Bible translator for unreached people groups.

n M.A. in Christian Education (M.A./CE) 65If you desire to serve in student, adult, or children’s ministry, this is the program that will prepare you for a variety of leadership positions.

n M.A. in Christian Leadership (M.A./CL) 62This program allows you to stay in your current ministry while learning to appraise leadership needs and design leadership development plans.

n M.A. in Cross-cultural Ministries (M.A./CM) 64If 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.

n M.A. in Media Arts and Worship (M.A./MW) 67This program combines biblical and theological education with the opportunity to

specialize in areas such visual presentation, writing, and worship.

n Master of Theology (Th.M.) 120 hoursThe Th.M. program has 91 core hours, allowing you to customize the remaining 29 hours by choosing an emphasis such as Leadership Studies, Ministry with Women, Media Arts, Apologetics, Philosophy, Urban Ministry, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Homiletics (preaching), or Hebrew Studies. Full list: dts.edu/emphasis

Masters Programs

MOST SEMINARIES 3-Year M.Div. Add-on Th.M.

DTS Integrated 4-year Th.M. with 30+ Emphasis Choices

Online Programsn Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) (M.A.[BS]) 62

You’ll receive graduate-level biblical and theological training for effective lay-level

ministry within a church, parachurch ministry, or secular marketplace position.

n Certificate of Biblical and Theological Studies (C.B.T.S.) 30This 30-hour program is for students who need a shorter program of study to equip

them for ministry, or to help them take a “test drive” of seminary.

n Master of Arts (Christian Studies) (M.A.[CS]) 62Our 62-hour online Chinese language program for leaders in the U.S. and Asia

encompasses the M.A.(BS) degree enhanced with classes specific to Chinese

ministry. 中文課程

Advanced Study Programsn Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) 32

This provides advanced training in theological disciplines for those who have

already graduated with a standard M.Div. degree.

n Doctor of Ministry (D.Min. and D.Ed.Min.) 30/39This advanced degree is for those actively involved in vocational or bivocational

ministry. It develops expertise in the biblical and sociological strategy of ministry.

n Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 35This program is for those entering the highest levels of research, seeking to become

scholars and educational leaders in the field.

Locations

Extension Sites

DALLAS The original campus in Dallas features on- campus apartments, an extensive library, free wifi, professors with open doors, and a full array of degree options.

HOUSTON The fast growing, permanent campus in Houston has resident faculty and offers nearly all of our degree programs.

DTS has six extension sites (Atlanta, Austin, San Antonio, Knoxville, Tampa, and Washing-ton, D.C.) featuring classes taught by regular Dallas and Houston campus professors. Each site offers the complete M.A./CL and M.A.(BS) degrees. For the Th.M. and professional M.A. degrees, you can take online or extension classes and complete the remaining hours at the Dallas or Houston campuses.

Online Education

STAY AND MAKE DISCIPLESDTS’s online education and mobile seminary options allow you to complete a degree without ever leaving your ministry. Pastor Keith Twigg has been able to study at DTS while maintaining his ministry in Wyoming. See his story at: dts.edu/stayandmake

DEGREE OPTIONSSee the “Degrees” page for our two fully online programs (M.A.[BS], C.B.T.S.). You can also complete the M.A. in Christian Leadership in a hybrid, mobile format that requires only 9 hours at one of our eight locations: dts.edu/mobileseminary

Our iPhone and iPad apps let you sample any ofour 35+ online classes, find alumni churchesnear you, and stay up to date: dts.edu/app

Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex

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ADMINISTRATION

CLASS ROOMS

BOOK CENTER

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DALLAS/FT. WORTH FACTSn One of the fastest growing metro and business sectors in the country

n Home to the most culturally diverse city in the U.S. (Irving, TX)

n The largest urban arts district in the U.S.

n Local housing costs are 21.4 percent below the national average

n Over 60,000 churches and ministries where students gain experience

n Five professional sports teams

n More restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S.

DALLAS CAMPUSThe original campus in Dallas is

intimate, walkable, and friendly, with

an extensive library and two on-cam-

pus housing facilities for families and

singles, complete with movie rooms,

children’s play areas, washer/dryers,

and a basketball court. The campus is

also covered in free wifi and has plenty

of places to get coffee and meet up

with friends.

Alumni Global Impact

Dallas Theological Seminary has over 14,000 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.

PASTOR“My foundation at Dallas Theological Seminary gave me a theological grounding that allows me to distinguish between what I believe and how I approach ministry. I draw from those classes to this very day.”—Andy Stanley, Th.M. Senior Pastor, Northpoint Church, Atlanta, GA

nations around the world have a DTS alumnus serving in ministry.100+

The map at dts.edu/alumnimap shows where our alumni are fulfilling the mission to Teach Truth and Love Well all around the world. You can join them in spreading the Word of God to a people that so desperately need to hear it.

MISSIONARY“In the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda, only two of my family members survived. So I wrote my Dallas Seminary dissertation on forgiveness, and now I’m taking the gospel back to a continent in dire need.” —Celestin Musekura, Ph.D. in Theological Studies Founder of African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM)

churches and ministries in our placement database waiting for qualified seminary graduates.400+

Student Stories

KEEYON UPKINS When Keeyon arrived on campus, he was prepared for the rigorous academics and challenging coursework of seminary. What he didn’t expect to find was the pastoral heart his professors have for their students. “Pretty much all our professors find ways to implement what they’ve been teaching on a spiritual level,” he says. “Don’t get me wrong —you will work hard! But professors do their darnedest to make sure you’re not just pursuing an intellectual accomplishment.”

JESSICA MORRIS After graduating from SMU with a degree in music performance, Jessica came to DTS to deepen her understanding of theology and to “take the time to be spiritually formed.” Along the way, she has also helped form the next generation as a youth ministry intern at her church in Dallas. It’s an experience that has given her both on-the-ground ministry practice as well as course credit toward her degree, and one she recommends to any DTS student. “Your theological education will extend well beyond your classes,” she says. “It’s a way to get out there and actually do ministry in a place where you’re dealing with people and using your gifts.”

Women students comprise of the student body. 33%

SARITA JOHNWhen her husband, Sam, became a student at DTS, Sarita never expected to follow in his footsteps. “God’s plans are always better than our own!” she says. With their DTS training, the couple hopes to start counseling programs at their church. Sarita is especially passionate about women’s ministry. “If I have the responsibility of leading women, I need to know what I’m teaching them is biblically sound,” she says emphatically. “That’s why I’m here. I don’t want it to just be ‘Sarita’s interpretation.’”

FALK ALICKEFor Falk and his wife, Libby, DTS is truly a family affair. They took their children (ages 13, 6, 4, and 2) on a trip to Ethiopia led by Dr. Victor Anderson last summer. “Our goal was to see how we functioned as a family over there,” Falk says. “It was amazing to watch the whole family adjust.” Adds Libby, “The kids loved it. It was a life-changing experience.” While Falk and Libby are the first to admit that balancing school, work, and family isn’t easy, they’ve seen God use their time at DTS to strengthen their marriage and reveal how He wants to use them in cross-cultural ministry. “Studying here changed my understanding of missions, and it’s given us an openness and willingness to go wherever God calls us to be,” Falk says. “Our family is stronger than ever now.” 10%International students make up

of the student body at DTS.

Tuition Management Systems (TMS) allows students at all campuses to make monthly payments for the cost of tuition and fees.

Deadline to apply for fall semester assistance—May 1Deadline to apply for spring semester assistance—November 1

Dallas Theological Seminary desires men and women who:

1. show evidence of saving faith in Christ,2. have proven Christian character,3. are endowed with appropriate spiritual gifts, and4. adhere to the following doctrines: •theauthorityandinerrancyofScripture •theTrinity •thefulldeityandhumanityofChrist •thespirituallostnessofthehumanrace •thesubstitutionaryatonementandbodilyresurrectionofChrist •salvationbyfaithaloneinChristalone •thephysicalreturnofChrist.

Apply for Admission

Financial Aid

REQUIRED INFORMATION1. Application2. Pe rsonal character references from three individuals3. Validation of church relationship4. Offi cial 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 rare.

million in aid is awarded to DTS students every year.

of students receive scholarships or other financial aid.

$2.570%

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Come for a VisitGet info on the next Day at DTS campus preview day at dts.edu/dayatdts.

n JAN—New student orientation;

Spring classes begin

n MAR—Day at DTS: campus preview dayn APR 1—Summer semester application deadline

n APR—Day at DTS: campus preview dayn MAY 1—Fall semester Financial Aid deadline

n JUL 1—Fall semester application deadline

n AUG—New student orientation;

Fall classes begin

n OCT—Day at DTS: campus preview dayn NOV 1—Spring semester Financial Aid deadline

n NOV 1—Spring semester application deadline

n NOV—Day at DTS: campus preview day

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

Dallas Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Ln., Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; 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 Dr., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275 -1103; phone 800-367-8250.

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