Online Seminary

You don’t have to uproot to attend seminary. DTS has fully online programs designed to immerse you in the Gospel story in all 66 books of the Bible and prepare you to serve wherever God calls you.

Overview

Stay and make disciples

Join a committed group of men and women, doctors and lawyers, preachers and teachers, senior pastors and lay leaders, all coming together to study God’s word.

Degrees

100% Online degrees

Earn your seminary degree entirely online with DTS, learning from the same professors who teach at our campuses.

62MACSMaster of Arts (Christian Studies)Study of all 66 books of the Bible

36MBTSMaster of Biblical and Theological StudiesFor business professionals and lay leaders

30CGSCertificate of Graduate StudiesIntroduction to seminary studies

Hybrid

Complete up to 2/3 of any degree online

You can complete the majority of our degrees online and earn the required face-to-face credits with intensives at one of our campuses.

Hybrid Ministry Degrees

Earn a ministry degree with a combination of online and live course work
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3-Day Block Courses

We offer special Thursday, Friday, Saturday courses on most of our campuses Block Schedule »

SuperWeek

Come to Dallas and complete two courses in 5 days. SuperWeek Schedule »

People

Students from all over the world

Some of our online students came to Dallas to tell their stories. Here’s what they said.

Classes

Sample an online class

Select a course from our catalog below and you can watch lectures from our studios in Dallas.

BC101 Biblical Counseling Gary Barnes

BE101 Bible Study Methods

BE101 Bible Study Methods Mark Bailey

BE102 Old Testament History I James Allman

BE103 Old Testament History II and Poetry Gene Pond

BE104 Old Testament Prophets Stephen Bramer

BE105 Gospels Mark Bailey

BE106 Acts and Pauline Epistles Mark Yarbrough

BE107 Hebrews, General Epistles and Revelation Larry Waters

BE109 Ruth, Psalms, Jonah, and Selected Letters Ron Allen

BE201 The Story Of Scripture: Understanding the Bible from Genesis to Revelation Mark Yarbrough

BE505 Kingdom and Covenants Dwight Pentecost

BE510 Life of Christ J. Dwight Pentecost

BE547 Theology of Suffering, Disability, and the Church Larry Waters

CE101 Educational Process of the Church Mark Heinemann

CE102 History and Philosophy of Christian Education Michael Lawson

CE103 Teaching Process Michael Lawson

HT101 The Church to the Modern Era John Hannah

HT102 The Church in the Modern Era: Europe & America James Detrich

HT200 History of Doctrine John Hannah

LIB101 Library Training Resources Coy Stark

NT101 Elements of Greek 1 Michael Burer

NT102 Elements of Greek 2 Michael Burer

NT103 Intermediate Greek Michael Burer

NT104 Intro to NT Exegesis Michael Burer

NT113 New Testament Introduction Darrell Bock

OT101 Elements of Hebrew I Brian Webster

OT102 Elements of Hebrew II Brian Webster

OT103 Hebrew Exegesis & O.T. Intro I Gordon Johnston

OT104 Hebrew Exeg II & O.T. Intro II Brian Webster

PM101 Spiritual Life Ramesh Richard

PM102 Evangelism Barry Jones

RS101 Orientation and Research Methods Billy Todd, Vic Anderson, Jay Sedwick, Dorian Coover-Cox

RS101 Introducción a la investigación Billy Todd, Vic Anderson, Jay Sedwick, Dorian Coover-Cox

SL305 Leadership Andy Seidel

ST101 Introduction to Theology Glenn Kreider

ST102 Trinitarianism J. Scott Horrell

ST103 Humanity and Sin Nathan Holsteen

ST104 Soteriology Glenn Kreider

ST105 Sanctification and the Church Michael Svigel

ST105 The Study of Growing in Christ and of the Church Svigel

ST106 The End Times Michael Svigel

WM101 World Missions Rodney Orr

Doctrine

What we believe

DTS faculty affirm our full doctrinal statement every year, while our diverse community of students are centered around these seven core doctrines of evangelical faith.

the authority and inerrancy of Scripture

the Trinity

Christ’s full deity and humanity

the spiritual lostness of the human race

Christ’s substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection

salvation by faith alone in Christ alone

the physical return of Christ

Admissions

How to get started

The deadline for fall applications as July 1, for spring is November 1, and for summer is April 1.

Application Steps

1. Submit Application

Begin your online application today. It should take about 2 hours.

2. Send Transcripts and References

Collect college transcripts and references from church and others.

3. Committee Evaluation

DTS will review your application and respond within 2-3 weeks.

4. Register for courses

When you receive your acceptance letter, you can plan your first classes.

Admissions Criteria

Faith

You show evidence of saving faith in Jesus Christ in your application testimony, and you adhere to the 7 core doctrines.

Character

Your references speak to your character and dependence on the Holy Spirit for life and work.

Gifting

You are endowed with appropriate spiritual gifts and involved in Christian ministry.

Academics

Previous education has prepared you for graduate theological education.

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