Master of Theology (ThM)
The Master of Theology degree goes beyond the standard MDiv to produce Bible expositors who are qualified to serve God effectively as pastors, missionaries, or leaders in Christian ministry.
Comparing a Traditional MDiv to a DTS ThM
The ThM offers a unique four-year curriculum that infuses the ministry training of a three-year MDiv with additional depth in Greek, Hebrew, and your chosen area of study. The Master of Theology (ThM) program is composed of 120 credit hours, 91 of which are predetermined in the curriculum, with the remaining 29 credit hours devoted to a ministry emphasis based on vocational intent and interests.
Program Details
Students in the ThM program will:
- Demonstrate the ability to exegete the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible;
- Preach the Bible effectively;
- Apply leadership and educational methods and practices to a ministry population;
- Evidence a commitment to multiplying disciples of all nations;
- Evidence a general knowledge of Christian theology, including an ability to support their theological views;
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including an understanding of the message and arguments of specific books of the Bible;
- Display Christlikeness in their pursuit of knowledge and relationships within the seminary community
* The ThM can be completed almost entirely through online courses, except preaching courses which must be completed in-person in Dallas or at select distance locations.
Concentrations
A concentration helps you focus your degree on a specific ministry area. Approved ministry-enhancement programs may also count toward your studies through independent study or electives.
Bible Exposition (21 Credit Hours)
BE5101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics
BE5102 Old Testament History I
BE5103 Old Testament History II & Poetry
BE5104Old Testament Prophets
BE5105 The Gospels
BE5106 Acts & Pauline Epistles
BE5107 Hebrews, General Epistles, and Revelation
NT5110 New Testament Introduction
Theological Studies (24 Credit Hours)
HT5101 The Church in the Modern Era
HT5### Historical Theology Elective
ST5101 Theological Method and Bibliology
ST5102 Trinitarianism
ST5103 Angelology, Anthropology, and Hamartiology
ST5104 Soteriology
ST5105 Sanctification and Ecclesiology
ST5106 Eschatology
Languages (27 Credit Hours)
NT5101 Elements of Greek
NT5102 Elements of Greek
NT5103 Intermediate Greek
NT5104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis
NT5105 Exegesis of Romans
OT5101 Elements of Hebrew I
OT5102 Elements of Hebrew II
OT5103 Hebrew Exegesis and Old Testament Introduction I
OT5104 Hebrew Exegesis and Old Testament Introduction II
Ministries and Communication (19 Credit Hours)
CM5101 Pastoral Counseling and Ethics
EML5101 Designing and Leading Effective Ministries
MIM5101 Missiological and Intercultural Foundations
PM5101 Christian Life and Witness
PM5103 Expository Preaching I
PM5104 Expository Preaching II
PM5110 Capstone Preaching
SF5100 Spiritual Formation
Concentration and Research Courses (29 Credit Hours)
INT5120 Ministry Formation Internship
OO#### Electives (24 Credit Hours)
Choose Between:
RS5102 Senior Research Seminar
OO5902 Thesis
Financial Aid
Our students achieve their goal of earning a world-class seminary degree without the financial stress that often comes with a graduate education.
Logos Bible Software
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Finishing Strong
This scholarship makes completing your ThM program more affordable by covering up to 100% of tuition in the final year.
Outside of my family and church, DTS has played the most foundational role in my spiritual development. The seminary shaped my theological understanding and its application to my preaching, discipleship, and ministry development. My coursework became an opportunity to assess my leadership, revealing potential for further development, personally and positionally. I'm still applying this kind of personal assessment in my service at church and at DTS.
Pierre Cannings; ThM, 2013
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