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Dallas Theological Seminary, popularly referred to as DTS, was originally founded in 1924 as the Evangelical Theological College. The main campus of this evangelical theological seminary is situated in Dallas, Texas. DTS also operates extension campuses in Austin, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, San Antonio, and Houston. Dallas Theological Seminary's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year.
Students at Dallas Theological Seminary are offered academic programs in the fields of biblical counseling and exposition, Christian education, ministry, philosophy, old testament and new testament studies, pastoral ministries, spiritual formation & leadership, theological studies, and world missions & intercultural studies. The courses offered lead to a master’s or a doctorate degree.
Dallas Theological Seminary sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations including the Spiritual Life Board, Black Student Fellowship, International Student Fellowship Council, Seminary Wives in Ministry, Student Missions Fellowship, Women's Student Fellowship, EIKON Artist Fellowship, Archaeology Research Group, and the Student Council. The students also publish a newspaper on campus called the “Jot & Tittle”.
Dallas Theological Seminary is found in Dallas, TX. Dallas is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Undenominational identity. Dallas Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
Dallas Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Dallas Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,005 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Dallas Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Dallas Theological Seminary's mission is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide."
More complete details are provided below.
Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
General Phone: (214) 824-3094
http://WWW.DTS.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 378 | ministry, religious education, bible studies, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, theological and ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations, theology |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | Biblical languages |
Number of programs and degrees for Dallas Theological Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 202 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 135 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 31 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Dallas Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,005 students (688 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 59% |
| First Professional | 41% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Dallas Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 469 of its 688 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
Financial Aid:
Dallas Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356200)
Dallas Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $70,350 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $68,220 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $69,167 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $68,595 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $58,870 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $51,959 | 3 | $53,458 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $63,322 | 3 | $53,458 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dallas Theological Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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