Young Life
Fully Equipped for the Students You Serve
The history of Dallas Theological Seminary and Young Life goes way back. Jim Rayburn, the founder of Young Life, graduated from DTS in 1940 with the ThM degree. A lot has changed in the world since then, but DTS's mission to equip godly servant-leaders remains the same. DTS aims to teach truth and love well, and Young Life shares this heart.
JIM RAYBURN FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Any Young Life staff members (both full-time and part-time) are eligible for a full-tuition scholarship. These scholarships can be applied to these DTS master's degrees (except for MBTS and GCCS). For doctoral degrees, 30% tuition discount is provided.
- Technology & General Fee Term—not covered ($350 per academic term)
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
Make the most of your Young Life Training and Ministry.
Young Life Training for DTS Course Credit
Transfer up to 18 credit hours from Young Life Training Courses.
Bible Exposition (BE) | New Testament (NT) | Pastoral Ministries (PM) | Educational Ministries & Leadership (EML)
Young Life Ministry for DTS Ministry Residency Credit
Earn up to 12 hours of credit for the DTS Ministry Residency program within the MACL, MACE, and ThM degrees if you serve at Young Life for at least 25 hours weekly.
NEXT STEP—Begin the Application Process:
- Start Your Application
- Use the Application Waiver code: Enter "younglife" in the application fee waiver box on the "Final Items" page of the application.
- Insert note: Enter "I am a Young Life staff member" at the bottom of the final items page to answer the question "Who or what prompted you to apply to Dallas Theological Seminary?”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible for the scholarship?
All full-time and part-time Young Life staff members enrolling these DTS master's degrees (except for MBTS and GCCS) are eligible for a full-tuition scholarship.
Is the scholarship applicable to all DTS degrees?
The scholarship is applicable to all DTS master's degrees except the MBTS and GCCS.
Jim Rayburn scholarship does not apply to doctoral programs. However, through DTS's partnership with Young Life, all full-time and part-time staff enrolled in a doctoral program are eligible to receive the Ministry Partnership Rate, which includes a 30% tuition discount on doctoral degree programs.
Does the scholarship apply towards Young Life Training Courses?
No, the scholarship applies only to DTS courses.
Is there a requirement to maintain the scholarship?
Yes, DTS will need employment verification from Young Life to explain your staff status (whether full-time or part-time). Additionally, you will need to maintain a 2.5 GPA to qualify for the scholarship.
I'm currently attending another seminary. Can I transfer my credit to DTS?
Yes. However, credit is subject to the receiving institution. Please note that 1/3 of the degree credits must be taken with DTS.
Distance & Online Education
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