Master of Theology (Th.M.)
The Th.M. program 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.
Degree Program
Bible Core
| No. | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BE101 | Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BE102 | Old Testament History I | 3 |
| BE103 | Old Testament History II and Poetry | 2 |
| BE104 | Old Testament Prophets | 3 |
| BE105 | The Gospels | 2 |
| BE106 | Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BE107 | Hebrews, General Epistles, and Revelation | 3 |
| 19 | ||
Theology Core
| No. | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ST101 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| ST102 | Trinitarianism | 3 |
| ST103 | Angelology, Anthropology, and Sin | 3 |
| ST104 | Soteriology | 3 |
| ST105 | Sanctification and Ecclesiology | 3 |
| ST106 | Eschatology | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Language Classes
| No. | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NT101 | Elements of Greek | 3 |
| NT102 | Elements of Greek 2 | 3 |
| NT103 | Intermediate Greek | 3 |
| NT104 | Introduction to New Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| NT105 | Exegesis of Romans | 3 |
| OT101 | Introduction to Old Testament Language and Literature | 3 |
| OT102 | Elements of Hebrew | 3 |
| OT103 | Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| OT104 | Principles of Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| 27 | ||
Degree Classes
| No. | Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BC101 | Christian Counseling | 2 |
| CE101 | Educational Process of the Church | 3 |
| CE101 | Educational Process of the Church | 3 |
| HT101 | The Church to the Modern Era | 3 |
| HT102 | The Church in the Modern Era: Europe and America | 3 |
| NT113 | New Testament Introduction | 2 |
| PM101 | Spiritual Life | 2 |
| PM102 | Evangelism | 2 |
| PM103 | Expository Preaching I | 3 |
| PM104 | Expository Preaching II | 3 |
| RS101 | Orientation and Research Methods | 1 |
| RS102 | Research and Summary of Christian Doctrine OR Thesis | 2 |
| SL105 | Pastoral Leadership Internship | 2 |
| WM101 | Introduction to World Missions | 3 |
| WM101 | Introduction to World Missions | 3 |
| 37 | ||
Choose a Th.M. track
- Academic Ministry (New Testament, Old Testament, Jesus Studies, Historical Theology, Intercultural Studies)
- Pastoral Ministries
- Evangelism and Discipleship
- Counseling
- Educational Leadership (Youth, Children's, Adult, or Family Ministry)
- Media Arts
- Missions
- Women's Ministry
Th.M. Program Goals
Educational Goals
To enable students to:
- verbalize a general knowledge of the Bible, including a synthetic understanding of the major books
- evidence an understanding of the historical development of theology, a knowledge of premillennial theology, and an ability to support their theological views and apply them to contemporary issues
- demonstrate ability to exegete the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible
- evidence an understanding of the educational program of the local church and an awareness of the worldwide mission of the church.
Spiritual Goal
To enable students to evidence an increasing likeness to Christ as manifested in love for God, love for others, and the fruit of the Spirit.
Ministry Goals
To enable students to:
- communicate the Bible effectively
- demonstrate skills in various ministries
- lead a local church or other group by means of biblical exposition, leadership skills, evangelism, and service.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements and application procedures for the Th.M. program are the same as for all programs of study at the Seminary.
Transfer of Credits
Transfer credit of up to 60 semester hours is allowed toward the Th.M. degree from accredited graduate theological schools. (See Admissions for more information.)
Spiritual Formation
Because Dallas Seminary values character and spiritual maturity, Th.M. and M.A./CE students are required to register for and participate in Spiritual Formation groups each of their first four semesters of study. Extension students must contact the Spiritual Formation director regarding fulfillment of their Spiritual Formation requirements. In the Spiritual Formation curriculum small groups (six to eight students) focus on identity, community, integrity, and ministry. The groups also provide an atmosphere for prayer, fellowship, career assessment, and integration of learning with ministry. Additionally, the groups act as the small group component of all required internships. As courses should be taken consecutively, students are encouraged to arrange their schedules so they may stay in the same group each semester. Spiritual Formation is a noncredit, transcripted experience. The prerequisite for all required internships is SF101 Spiritual Formation I (Identity).
Additional Spiritual Formation courses focusing on leadership may be taken as electives.
Grad Stories
Andy Stanley
In 1995, Andy Stanley began gathering in prayer with others to cast a vision for a new church in Atlanta. Fourteen years later, over 30,000 people worship weekly at North Point Community Church’s three separate church campuses.
Richardson Oyediran
Richardson Oyediran presides over 55 churches as Deputy Overseer in his homeland, Nigeria and as professor at ECWA Theological Seminary. His passion for Christ, coupled with his leadership as a scholar, is making an impact in West Africa.
Ben Stuart
Breakaway began as a Bible study in a college dorm room... and then it got a whole lot bigger. Today, Ben Stuart leads Breakaway's 5,000 college students while he takes extension and online classes at DTS.
Tim Kimberley
While in seminary, Tim Kimberley created the website www.helives.com to reach out to teens too afraid to speak to anyone in person. Today, he continues his internet ministry at reclaimingthemind.org.
