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Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas

Overview of Dallas Theological Seminary

Dallas Theological Seminary is found in Dallas, Texas. 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.

Areas of Study

Dallas Theological Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Dallas Theological Seminary Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

Dallas Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 1,899 in 2005 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.

Contacting Dallas Theological Seminary

Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
General Phone: (214) 824-3094
Admissions Phone: (214) 841-3661
Financial Aid Phone: (214) 841-3601
http://WWW.DTS.EDU

Dallas Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2005)

Dallas Theological Seminary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy318ministry, bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies, theology
Liberal Arts5Biblical languages

Number of programs and degrees for Dallas Theological Seminary in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1607
First-professional degree1201
Doctor's degree244
Postbaccalaureate certificate191

Student Body

In 2005, Dallas Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,899 students (1,400 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Graduate57%
First Professional43%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White71%
Black10%
Hispanic3%
Asian5%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)7%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
20-211%
22-2415%
25-2928%
30-3416%
35-3912%
40-4918%
50-6410%
65+0%

Dallas Theological Seminary Room and Board (2005)

Dallas Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 267 of its 1,400 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Dallas Theological Seminary Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (214) 841-3661

Dallas Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Dallas Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356200)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (214) 841-3601

Dallas Theological Seminary Faculty

Dallas Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year5$61,2800*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
No academic rankcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year9$60,4220*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year33$66,9040*
Associate professoracademic year10$52,0280*
Assistant professoracademic year4$44,9502*
All faculty totalacademic year47$61,8702*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Dallas Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2005)

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

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Dallas Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Dallas Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Dallas Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Dallas Theological Seminary Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Dallas Theological Seminary Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Dallas Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Dallas Theological Seminary Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Dallas Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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