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Dallas Theological Seminary

Dallas Theological Seminary

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”.

Overview of Dallas Theological Seminary

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.

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 2,005 in 2007 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
http://WWW.DTS.EDU

Dallas Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy356ministry, bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies, theology
Liberal Arts9Biblical languages

Number of programs and degrees for Dallas Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1867
First-professional degree1311
Doctor's degree304
Postbaccalaureate certificate181

Student Body

In 2007, Dallas Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,005 students (1,450 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Graduate58%
First Professional42%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black9%
Hispanic3%
Asian7%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-190%
20-216%
22-2420%
25-2924%
30-3414%
35-399%
40-4917%
50-649%
65+0%

Dallas Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Dallas Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 325 of its 1,450 (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.

Dallas Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

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

Dallas Theological Seminary Faculty

Dallas Theological Seminary has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured350
Non-tenured, but on tenure track153
Non-tenured and not on tenure track70

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year3$66,8190*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
No academic rankcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$60,5370*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year32$67,2480*
Associate professoracademic year9$56,7220*
Assistant professoracademic year8$50,0503$51,500
Instructoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year50$61,8263$51,500

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

Dallas Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

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

Dallas Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Dallas Theological Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Dallas Theological Seminary Male % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Dallas Theological Seminary % students 40 years or older
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Dallas Theological Seminary Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Dallas Theological Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Dallas Theological Seminary % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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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