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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).

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Features

Special Announcements

May 15, 2020

Fall 2020 Semester Educational Plan Fall 2020 Semester Educational Plan - updated July 17, 2020 Dallas Theological Seminary...

Jul 1, 2020

Welcome Dr. Mark Yarbrough as DTS President

Jul 1, 2020

DTS announces new date for Presidential Inauguration Save the date! April 9-10, 2021.

May 18, 2020

Dallas Theological Seminary Announces Two New Degree Programs and the Expansion of our 100% Online Degree Options Dallas Theological Seminary is excited to announce the addition of two new master’s degree...

Media

Chapel

Aug 5, 2020

Benjamin I. Simpson

Finding Opportunities Dr. Ben Simpson, associate professor of New Testament Studies, highlights how God gives constant and regular opportunities to extend God's glory in the world.

Table Podcast

Aug 4, 2020

Bill Hendricks Dan Rupple

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Peggy Rupple

Christians in the Media In this episode, Bill Hendricks sits down with Dan and Peggy Rupple to discuss a Christian presence in media and entertainment, focusing on bringing a voice of faith to current...

Chapel

Jul 29, 2020

Will Johnston

What Are You Waiting For? Dr. Will Johnston, associate professor of New Testament studies, encourages listeners to persevere as this is motivation for the joy believers will feel in God's future victory and...

Table Podcast

Jul 28, 2020

David Semmelbeck John McLaughlin

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Darrell L. Bock

Ministry in Restricted Contexts In this episode, Dr. Darrell L. Bock, David Semmelbeck, Lawrence Nees, and John and Natalie McLaughlin discuss the ministry of BEE World, focusing on work in restricted areas and...

Upcoming Events

Where: Online

Getting Started with Logos
What?: We can get a lot out of Logos when we have a basic understanding of how it is designed to work. In this training for new users, you will discover strategies anyone can use to get started with ease, but you will also gain a greater appreciation of how to customize Logos for your specific study needs. This training will last 2.5 hours.

When?: Pick the option below that fits best with your schedule. Zoom link provided with registration.

Saturday, 8/22/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Tuesday, 8/25/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Tuesday, 8/25/2020 @ 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

If you have questions, reach out to Chris McMaster at chris.mcmaster@faithlife.com.

Logos Advanced Training

What?: This training is designed to build upon the basic skills learned in the "Getting Started" training. We will learn advanced skills for using and searching Logos books. We will also learn helpful features designed to enhance our study of God's Word. This training will last 2.5 hours.

When?: Pick the option below that fits best with your schedule. Zoom link provided with registration.

Saturday, 8/22/2020 @ 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

Thursday, 8/27/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Thursday, 8/27/2020 @ 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

If you have questions, reach out to Chris McMaster at chris.mcmaster@faithlife.com.

When?: Pick the option below that fits best with your schedule. Zoom link provided with registration.

Saturday, 8/22/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Tuesday, 8/25/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Tuesday, 8/25/2020 @ 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

If you have questions, reach out to Chris McMaster at chris.mcmaster@faithlife.com.

When?: Pick the option below that fits best with your schedule. Zoom link provided with registration.

Saturday, 8/22/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Tuesday, 8/25/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Tuesday, 8/25/2020 @ 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

If you have questions, reach out to Chris McMaster at chris.mcmaster@faithlife.com.

Logos Advanced Training

When?: Pick the option below that fits best with your schedule. Zoom link provided with registration.

Saturday, 8/22/2020 @ 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

Thursday, 8/27/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Thursday, 8/27/2020 @ 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

If you have questions, reach out to Chris McMaster at chris.mcmaster@faithlife.com.

Logos Advanced Training

When?: Pick the option below that fits best with your schedule. Zoom link provided with registration.

Saturday, 8/22/2020 @ 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

Thursday, 8/27/2020 @ 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central (Register Here)

Thursday, 8/27/2020 @ 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central (Register Here)

If you have questions, reach out to Chris McMaster at chris.mcmaster@faithlife.com.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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