The Village Church
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Students in The Village Church Institute’s Training Program who successfully complete the Seminary Track Addendum and are accepted through DTS’s admissions process within five years will receive 21 hours of DTS seminary credit. In addition, students can earn 12 additional credit hours through DTS’s Ministry Residency program while working full-time at The Village Church.
Credit Opportunities
Ministry Residency – Earn up to 12 hours
If you’re serving on staff with Young Life at least 25 hours weekly, you may be eligible for DTS’s dynamic Ministry Residency program within the MACL, MACE, and ThM degree programs. DTS comes alongside you, integrating readings and competencies with your ministry, and you earn up to 12 hours credit.
Institute Credit Hours
| wdt_ID | DTS Course Credit | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST5102 Trinitarianism | 3 |
| 2 | ST5104 Soteriology | 3 |
| 3 | ST5105 Sanctification and Ecclesiology | 3 |
| 4 | BE5102 OT History I | 3 |
| 5 | BE5106 Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| 6 | BE5107 General Epistles and Revelation | 3 |
| 7 | PM5101 Christian Life and Witness | 3 |
| 8 | Total | 21 |
To qualify for the Ministry Residency program, students must be enrolled at DTS, approved by TVC, and register for these courses after completing the Institute.
Distance and Online Options
Most DTS degree programs can be completed entirely online, allowing you to stay in your ministry while you study.
We also have campuses and regional locations across the United States with hybrid courses and other flexible study formats that give you in-person fellowship where you can form deep relationships.
Application Process
Find more about the application process on the Apply Now page.
If you have any questions, please let us know! You can reach us at [email protected] or 800-3-Dallas (800-332-5527).