Dallas Theological Seminary

Teach Truth. Love Well.

I want to glorify God through ...

Pastoral Ministry Truth

Pastoral Ministry Wherever God Calls You

Master of Theology (ThM) Deeper preparation than a standard MDiv for pastors, missionaries, and leaders in all areas of vocational Christian ministry.

Master of Divinity* (MDiv) DTS does not offer a traditional 3-year MDiv but instead has a unique 4-year integrated Master of Theology (ThM) degree.

MA in Christian Leadership (MACL) Preparation for organizational leadership roles in church, parachurch, missions, and marketplace contexts.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Provides advanced training in biblically and theologically oriented ministry to those involved in vocational ministry (also in Spanish).

Counseling Hope

Counseling and Licensed Professional Therapy

MA in Biblical Counseling (MABC) Integrates biblical principles with modern psychology for church, institutional, or private licensed counseling practices.

Master of Theology - Counseling Emphases (ThM) Be equipped for effective Christian pastoral counseling, pastoral care, and marriage and family ministry in a nonprofessional environment.

Education Wisdom

Education, Teaching, Youth, Adult Ministry

MA in Christian Education (MACE) For those serving in student, adult, children’s, and any other teaching ministries from elementary school to university and the church.

Master of Theology - Education Emphases (ThM) Learn to design, direct, supervise, and evaluate educational programs in churches, parachurch ministries, and schools.

Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) Helps educators develop the biblical rationale, sociological strategy, and practical implementation of their ministry (also in Chinese).

Leadership Vision

Leadership in Churches, Ministries, and Marketplace

MA in Christian Leadership (MACL) Preparation for organizational leadership roles in church, parachurch, missions, and marketplace contexts.

Master of Theology - Leadership Emphasis (ThM) Training in areas such as leadership dynamics, change and resistance in leadership, organizational leadership, and team leadership.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Provides advanced training in biblically and theologically oriented ministry to those involved in vocational ministry (also in Spanish).

Cross-cultural Mission

World Missions, Intercultural Studies, and Bible Translation

MA in Cross-Cultural Ministries (MACM) Preparation for those called to serve in other cultures by learning from veteran missionaries.

MA (Biblical Linguistics) (MABEL) Preparation for being a Bible translator for unreached people groups, offered jointly with the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics.

Master of Theology - Cross-cultural Emphases (ThM) Focused scholarship and ministry preparation for a single ethnic community or multi-ethnic, socioeconomically diverse context.

Arts and Culture Beauty

Worship through Art, Beauty, Music, and Culture

MA in Media Arts and Worship (MAMW) Brings biblical and theological insight to the arts and culture for creators, worship leaders, writers, and other media practitioners.

Master of Theology - Arts & Worship Emphasis (ThM) Develop eyes to see theological truths in arts, culture, media, and worship through scholarship and creative work.

Academics Scholarship

Preparation for Academic Ministry and Teaching

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Prepares those entering the highest levels of research, seeking to become scholars and educational leaders in the field.

Master of Theology - Academic Emphasis (ThM) Training for pastor-scholars to serve the church and the academy through the rigorous academic and spiritual training.

Master of Sacred Theology (STM) Provides advanced training for those who have already graduated with a standard MDiv degree or its equivalent.

Master of Arts (TS, OT, NT majors) (MA) Supplements previous seminary education or prepares for doctoral work, with majors in New Testament, Old Testament, or Theological Studies.

Online Studies Life

Fully Online to Learn in Context

MA (Christian Studies) (MACS) Ideal for workers who wish to be trained without leaving their workplace or home countries (also in Chinese or Spanish).

Master of Biblical and Theological Studies (MBTS) Equips business leaders and laypersons to serve in the workforce, at home, and in the church.

Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) Offers an introduction to seminary coursework for laypersons in the church (also in Chinese or Spanish).

Thinking of Becoming a Student?

Request Information Apply

Features

Campus News

Dec 17, 2018

Dallas Theological Seminary selects The Dingman Company to assist with Presidential Search Announcement from the Presidential Search Committee: Dallas Theological Seminary has officially...

Nov 26, 2018

Introducing our Advisory Council to the President for Unity, Diversity, and Community. FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Dear Dallas Theological Seminary Family,I am pleased to announce...

Oct 29, 2018

President Mark L. Bailey, Ph.D. Announces Future Retirement Date FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Dear Dallas Theological Seminary Family, On Friday, October 26...

Oct 24, 2018

New Chapel and Student Life Building Coming Soon DTS Begins $13.5 million New Chapel & Student Life Building Project In 2013, Chafer Chapel was...

Media

DTS Magazine

Jan 21, 2019

Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel Presidential Announcement 2019 We at Dallas Theological Seminary want to be continually conscious of the sins of our past—both the sins of our American forefathers and those of the American...

Chapel

Jan 16, 2019

Charles R. Swindoll

The Value of Knowing the Scoop Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of DTS, recounts life lessons from ministry while encouraging students regarding their training, which develop perseverance and good character.

Chapel

Jan 15, 2019

Mark L. Bailey

Leaders Praying For Leaders Dr. Mark Bailey, president of DTS, begins a new semester with prayer, highlighting how leaders pray, teach others to pray, and the effect of prayer on the presentation of the...

Table Podcast

Jan 15, 2019

David Bennett Darrell L. Bock

Darrell L. Bock

An Atheist, Gay Activist Discovers Jesus In this episode, Dr. Darrell L. Bock and David Bennett discuss his journey to faith and same-sex sexuality in the Church.

Upcoming Events

MMC108

Spiritual Life Conference: Andre Sims: Senior Pastor of Christ the King Bible Fellowship; Board Member and Team Leader of Strength Team; Spring Branch, TX

Sign up for the Rapid Reading course taught by Greg Hatteberg, faculty member and Executive Director of Alumni Services. Most students after taking the course double their reading speed while maintaining or improving their comprehension. The three-session course is taught during the lunch hour from 11:30-12:30 in Todd 114 on Tuesdays January 22, January 29 and February 5. The cost is $30 per individual or $50 per couple (or sign up with a friend!). Pay the Cashier (2nd Floor, Horner Building) to sign up for the course. You have the option to use your student account. Questions? Contact Greta at gbirtell@dts.edu.

CAC 110 & 102

Spiritual Life Conference: Andre Sims: Senior Pastor of Christ the King Bible Fellowship; Board Member and Team Leader of Strength Team; Spring Branch, TX

CAC 110 & 102

Spiritual Life Conference: Andre Sims: Senior Pastor of Christ the King Bible Fellowship; Board Member and Team Leader of Strength Team; Spring Branch, TX

Chapel | Table Podcast | DTS Magazine | Calendar

Campuses

Residential campuses and teaching locations serving students all around the world.

Dallas

Founded in 1924, Dallas Theological Seminary exists “to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders 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.

Learn More

Houston

DTS expanded to Houston 25 years ago in 1993 with seventeen students meeting in a donated classroom. Today the permanent facility houses a vast theological library and six technology-equipped classrooms, including a designated preaching lab.

Learn More

Washington, DC

We launched the Washington, DC, extension campus in 2010. Since then, DTS-DC added several degree options, installed a basic theological library, and gained multiple resident faculty and staff members who shepherd the campus.

Learn More

Other Locations

DTS has several teaching locations around the United States including Austin, Atlanta, Nashville, and San Antonio, as well as international sites around the world.

Learn More

Online

We want to equip you for ministry as you make disciples where God has placed you. In addition to traditional class formats, we also offer flexible alternative ways to take classes. Online classes provide you with world-class training anywhere in the world, following a traditional semester format but with flexibility to fit into your schedule. Intensive and weekend classes allow you to minimize your time on campus.

Learn More

Online Seminary Degrees Free Online Courses