Degrees
Each of the five professional M.A. programs has a specific emphasis, while the Th.M. includes language training and offers twelve tracks preparing godly servant-leaders for a wide variety of full-time ministry positions.
| Typical M.Div. |
DTS Th.M. |
M.A./BC | M.A./CM | M.A./CE | M.A./MC | M.A./BEL | M.A.[BS] | C.G.S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible | |||||||||
| Theology | |||||||||
| Spiritual Formation | |||||||||
| Counseling | |||||||||
| Missions | |||||||||
| Education | |||||||||
| Media Arts | |||||||||
| Greek & Hebrew | |||||||||
| Church History | |||||||||
| Preaching | |||||||||
| Total Hours | ~90 | 120 | 90 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 62 | 62 | 30 |
Th.M. or M.Div.?
The Th.M. program at DTS is a full year longer than other seminaries' M.Div. programs. Graduates continually affirm that their outreach is broader and their spiritual life is deeper because of this extra year of study and spiritual formation. Compare
66 Books in Every Degree
Every DTS degree includes a core of 20 hours in Bible instruction and 18 hours in theological education. That means you get to study every book of the Bible (including Obadiah!) and you get an entire semester devoted to studying God as Trinity.DTS Distinctives
Over 30 Degree Options
Eleven Th.M. tracks with 16 concentrations, and five professional masters degrees, alongside the M.A. in Biblical Studies and Master of Sacred Theology.
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
The Master of Theology is designed to produce competent Bible expositors who are qualified to serve God effectively as pastors, missionaries, or leaders in other areas of vocational Christian ministry.
Master of Arts (M.A.)
The professional M.A. degrees are earned in either two or three years. The programs provide biblically and theologically focused education for those entering into a wide range of Christian ministry.
Doctorates (Ph.D. and D.Min.)
The doctoral programs provide post-graduate education for individuals desiring to do ministry and research at the highest level.
Other Degrees
Three alternate programs of study provide graduate-level, biblical and theological education; for laypersons (M.A.[BS], C.G.S.) or advanced study for those holding an M.Div. (S.T.M.).
