Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Dallas Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award master’s and doctoral degrees. Dallas Theological Seminary also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Dallas Theological Seminary may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Other than for questions about the seminary’s accredited status, the SACSCOC should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support a significant noncompliance with a SACSCOC requirement or standard. Normal inquiries about the seminary, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the seminary and not to the Commission’s office.

Association of Theological Schools

The seminary is also accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (www.ats.edu) and is approved to offer the following degrees: ThM, STM, MA in Christian Education, MA in Intercultural Studies, MA in Christian Leadership, MA in Counseling, MA in Media Arts and Worship, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, MA in Bible Translation, MA in Christian Studies, MA in Jewish Studies, MA in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care, MA in Apologetics and Evangelism, Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies, Doctor of Education, DMin, DEdMin, PhD.

The following extension sites are approved as specified:

  • Atlanta, Georgia
    Passion City Church
    Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies,
    MA (Christian Studies)
  • Austin, Texas
    Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, MA (Christian Studies)
  • Guatemala City, Guatemala
    Approved Degrees: DMin
  • Houston, Texas
    Approved Degrees: ThM, MA in Christian Education, MA in Christian Leadership, MA in Counseling, MA in Intercultural Studies, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, MA (Christian Studies), DMin
  • Burke, VA (Washington, DC extension)
    Approved Degrees: ThM, MA in Counseling MA in Christian Education, MA in Christian Leadership, MA in Intercultural Studies, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, MA (Christian Studies)
  • San Antonio, Texas
    Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies, MA (Christian Studies)
  • Grace Bible Church, College Station, Texas, is approved as an ongoing course-offering site for less than fifty percent of the programs approved at this site.

In June 2023, the ATS Board of Commissioners approved a five-year experimental Doctor of Philosophy degree, permitting the degree program to be completed in a reduced-residency format.

DTS is also approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program.

The Commission contact information is:

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada

10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA

Telephone: 412-788-6505

Fax: 412-788-6510

Website: www.ats.edu

DTS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Evangelical Training Association (ETA), and an affiliate member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

DTS is nondenominational and seeks to serve those of like biblical faith in evangelical Protestantism. The faculty, governing boards, and students are members of various denominational or independent churches.

DTS Programs with CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Codes

  • Master of Theology (ThM) — 39.0602 Divinity/Ministry
  • MA in Counseling (MAC) — 39.0701 Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • MA in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care (MACP) — 39.0706 Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies
  • MA in Apologetics and Evangelism (MAAE) — 39.0601 Theology/Theological Studies
  • MA in Christian Education (MACE) — 39.0401 Religious Education
  • MA in Christian Leadership (MACL) — 39.0699 Theological and Ministerial Studies
  • MA in Intercultural Studies (MAIS) — 39.0301 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
  • MA in Media Arts and Worship (MAMW) — 39.9999 Theology and Religious Vocations
  • MA in Jewish Studies (MAJS) — 38.0206 Jewish/Judaic Studies
  • MA in Biblical Exegesis and Linguistics (MA) — 16.1103 Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • MA in Christian Studies (MACS), Master of Biblical and Theological Studies (MBTS) —39.0201 Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies (GCCS) — 39.9999 Theology and Religious Vocations
  • Master of Sacred Theology (STM) — 39.0601 Theology/Theological Studies
  • Doctor of Ministry (DMin) — 39.0602 Divinity/Ministry
  • Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) — 39.0401 Religious Education
  • Doctor of Education (EdD) — 13.0401 – Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Bible Exposition) — 39.0201.17 Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (New Testament, Old Testament) — 16.1103 Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Theological Studies) — 39.0601 Theology/Theological Studies