Advantages of Christian Education at DTS!

Personal Focus – We’re personally involved with your ministry goals. You’ll be paired with a faculty adviser to help you map out a customized program to match you specific ministry interests. Students and faculty enjoy great camaraderie. Such interaction creates a lifelong network of ministry partners.

Practical Training – We believe field education is essential to prepare students for Christian education ministries. Internships are available within our C.E. department, and more are available throughout the community.

Placement Support – We take a strong interest in helping students find both support-raising and salaried opportunities. C.E. professors stay in touch with churches around the world and are aware of opportunities for graduates. Last year our placement office listed more than 300 Christian education-related ministry positions.

Christian Education Programs

Master’s Level C.E. Ministry Tracks

Both the Th.M. and MA/CE degrees offer the following ministry tracks.

• Educational Leadership
• Children’s Ministry
• Youth Ministry
• Parachurch Ministry
• Adult Ministry
• Family Life Ministry
• Educational Administration
• College Teaching
• Christian School Administration
• Women’s Ministry

Master’s Level Degrees

Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A./CE)
Tailor your training to meet your specific needs by selecting strategic electives and honing practical skills via field internships.

Graduates serve in positions such as associate ministers, parachurch leaders, directors, administration, and teachers in Christian education.

Master of Theology (Th.M.)
This four-year program develops competent Bible expositors who are qualified to serve God effectively as pastors, missionaries, or leaders in other areas of vocational Christian ministry.

As a Th.M. student, you will study every book of the Bible gain proficiency in historical and systematic theology, and develop a working knowledge of Greek and Hebrew for proper exegesis.

Doctoral Level Degrees

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
The D.Min. equips you to develop expertise in the biblical rationale, sociological strategy, and practical implementation of educational ministry.

Offered “in ministry” rather than “in residence,” the D.Min. degree allows you to enjoy maximum flexibility without relocating to Dallas. Each course integrates leaning within your present ministry context.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
(with the University of North Texas)
Dallas Seminary collaborates with the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton to develop senior-level administrators for Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries.

Study systems of higher education, the role of the professor, legal issues, and leadership. Up to fifteen hours of master’s coursework from Dallas Seminary also count toward the degree.

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