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CATALOG 2015–2016 Dallas Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Dallas Theological Seminary. Dallas Theological Seminary is certified to operate in the state of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Classes meet at McLean Bible Church (Prince Williams Campus), 10002 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, VA 20109. Dallas Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (telephone: 412-788-6505; FAX: 412-788-6510; website: www.ats.edu). The following degree programs are approved: MA in Christian Education, MA in Cross-Cultural Ministries, MA in Christian Leadership, MA in Biblical Counseling, MA in Media Arts and Worship, MA (Biblical Exegesis and Linguistics), MA (Biblical Studies), MA (Christian Studies), DMin, DEdMin, ThM, STM, PhD. The following extension sites are approved by the ATS Commission on Accrediting as noted. • Atlanta, Georgia Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, MA (Biblical Studies) • Austin, Texas Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, MA (Biblical Studies) • Guatemala City, Guatemala Approved Degrees: DMin • Houston, Texas Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Education, MA in Christian Leadership, MA in Cross-Cultural Ministry, MA (Biblical Studies), ThM, DMin • Knoxville, Tennessee Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, MA (Biblical Studies) • Manassas, Virginia Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, MA (Biblical Studies) • San Antonio, Texas Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, MA (Biblical Studies) • Tampa, Florida Approved Degrees: MA in Christian Leadership, MA (Biblical Studies) Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary, New Territories, Hong Kong is approved as an ongoing course-offering site for less than fifty percent of the MA (Christian Studies). DTS is also approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program. Within the context of its theological convictions and mission, Dallas Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national and ethnic origin, or disability. Dallas Theological Seminary is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. Dallas Theological Seminary has received a Letter of Exemption from Certification issued by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to offer non-academic or church-related courses and grant non-academic awards or church-related degrees. James H. Thames, Catalog Editor D. Jason Gardner, Editorial Assistant Keith Yates, Art Director Amelia Palmer, Graphic Designer Eva Bleeker, Proofreader Photography: Rosalee Chan, David Edmonson, Jonathan Galloway, Austin Haire, Ryan Holmes, Michael Jordan, Jordan Parker, Amelia Palmer, Don Regier, Linda Tomczak, Keith Yates, Joey Woestman Copyright © 2015 Dallas Theological Seminary Teach Truth. Love Well. 2 DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DTS has partnered with Logos Bible Software to offer software and theological resources to DTS students for free.* Dallas Theological Seminary is committed to training students to study all 66 books of the Bible equipping them to Teach Truth and Love Well. The Best Biblical Resources The DTS Logos bundle is a modified version of the Logos Silver package along with several key resources that will benefit students in their study. All Platforms, All Students Logos offers both full-featured desktop software (Mac and PC) and free mobile apps (iPhone, iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire). All currently enrolled DTS students will receive the software and resources. Students who graduate with a master’s or doctoral degree will be able to keep the software for life. *DTS underwrites the cost through donor support and a small portion of the technology fee. Go to www.dts.edu/logos for more details. 2015–2016 CATALOG 3 4 DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Dallas Theological Seminary’s alumni are serving in 104 countries worldwide. Business 2015–2016 CATALOG 5 6 DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2015–2016 CATALOG 7 8 DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2015–2016 CATALOG Contents 10 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Admissions Key Dates 12 About Dallas Theological Seminary 21 Academic Programs 87 Online & Distance Education and Special Programs & Sessions 99 Admission, Academic Procedures, & Financial Information 115 Student Life & Housing 125 Course Descriptions 193 Faculty, Administration, & General Information 254 Index 256 Maps TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOW DO I APPLY? You can apply online at www.dts.edu. Graduate enrollment requires a four-year BA or BS degree from an accredited Welcome to DTS to Welcome university or college. CAN I RECEIVE ADVANCED STANDING AND TRANSFER CREDIT? You sure can. Advanced standing credit for up to one-fourth of most degree programs can be earned by passing the appropriate proficiency exams. We also accept transfer credit, up to one-half of most program requirements, from other accredited seminaries and graduate schools. WHAT IF I WENT TO A BIBLE COLLEGE? Let us know! Depending on the school you attended and the courses taken, you may be eligible for Bible Exposition substitution. In other words, we’ll replace a basic required Bible course with an advanced elective so that you don’t have to repeat similar content. IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE? Absolutely! Last year, DTS students received more than $2.5 million in financial aid. General scholarship funds are available as well as specialized funds for American-born minorities and international students. An interest-free payment plan is available for tuition and books to eligible students. Low-cost group health insurance is also available. WHAT ABOUT HOUSING? DTS is committed to providing quality, economical housing that supports the mission of DTS by encouraging spiritual growth and community in two on-campus apartment facilities. HOW CAN I FIND A JOB IN DALLAS? Once you are admitted to DTS, you gain access to the Seminary’s job board, an online tool that lists jobs from local employers who frequently seek seminary students to fill positions. Our Servant Leadership Internship office also assists students with part-time employment with churches and parachurch organizations throughout the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex. Access to the Internship Job Board is available to all students at www.dts.edu/internship. IS THERE JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AFTER GRADUATION? Yes! After graduation our Placement office works with you to help you find a ministry position. Our graduates serve in church and parachurch ministries, missions, Bible colleges and seminaries, and in a number of other fields. Many also go on to further study after completing one of our degrees. Our placement record is excellent. WHAT IS YOUR DOCTRINAL POSITION? The full Doctrinal Statement appears in the back of this catalog. While our faculty and board annually affirm their agreement with the entire statement, students need only affirm these seven essentials: • the authority and inerrancy of Scripture • the Trinity • the full deity and humanity of Christ • the spiritual lostness of the human race • the substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ • salvation by faith alone in Christ alone • the physical return of Christ 10 DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2015–2016 CATALOG Welcome to DTS to Welcome ADMISSIONS KEY DATES MASTERS January 7 New Student Orientation and Start of Spring Classes January 31 International Student financial aid deadline (incoming students) March 4 Day at DTS Campus Preview Day April 1 Summer semester application deadline April 8 Day at DTS Campus Preview Day May 1 Fall semester financial aid deadline (incoming students) July 1 Fall semester application deadline Late August New Student Orientation and Start of Fall Classes October 16 Day at DTS Campus Preview Day November 1 Spring semester application deadline November 1 Spring semester financial aid deadline (incoming students) November 13 Day at DTS Campus Preview Day DOCTORAL January 1 PhD Fall semester application deadline January 15 PhD Supplemental Documents deadline February 15 DMin Summer semester application deadline May 1 Fall financial aid deadline (incoming PhD and DMin students) August 15 DMin Winter semester application deadline September 1 PhD Spring semester application deadline September 15 PhD Supplemental Documents deadline WELCOME TO DTS 11 Greetings from the campus of Dallas Theological Seminary. Our commitment is to provide the very best theological training for a lifetime of study and ministry. We are confident that your experience at DTS will be a rich blend of academics, spiritual formation, ministry preparation, fellowship, and worship. Our desire is that as you progress through your particular program—whether About DTS About DTS in the classroom, in chapel, or through the experience of our Christian community—you will become more like Christ. The purpose of this catalog is to introduce you to the Seminary. For 90 years DTS has helped train the next generation of servant-leaders for the church of Jesus Christ. Like any school, how well we equip our students will be measured ultimately