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.
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 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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 318 | ministry, bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies, theology |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | Biblical languages |
Number of programs and degrees for Dallas Theological Seminary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 160 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 120 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 57% |
| First Professional | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (214) 841-3661
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $61,280 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $60,422 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $66,904 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $52,028 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $44,950 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $61,870 | 2 | * |
*: 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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