Dallas Theological Seminary

Dallas Theological Seminary, also known as DTS, is a theological seminary located in Dallas, Texas, United states. It also operates campuses at Tampa, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Atlanta. DTS was founded as Evangelical Theological College by Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer in 1924. DTS has a number of academic departments in various fields. Some of these departments are Biblical Counseling, Biblical Exposition, Christian Education, Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, and Theological Studies.

Many opportunities are available to the students of DTS that allow them to participate in activities outside the classroom. The students are involved in a variety of clubs and organizations including the Spiritual Life Board, Black Student Fellowship, Jot & Tittle Student Newspaper, Seminary Wives in Ministry, Student Missions Fellowship, International Student Fellowship Council, The Couch Counseling, and Archaeology Research Group.

Dallas Theological Seminary Highlights

Where Dallas Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Undenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• High male/female ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Dallas Theological Seminary was 2,005 in 2007-2008 (688 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 59% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 41%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Dallas Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Dallas Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 469 of its 688 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).