Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Academic Programs
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Thirty hours of course work are required,
consisting of nine hours in Bible Exposition,
nine hours in Systematic Theology, two
hours in Pastoral Ministries, and 10 hours
of electives. Students are able to take up to
six additional hours beyond the designated
30 hours without needing to apply to a
degree program.
Flexibility in the Bible and theology courses
and in the 10 hours of electives allows
students to select courses suited to their
particular interests and needs. Many, if
not all, of these courses may be completed
online. Contact the Admissions Office or
Registrar’s Office for more information.
Required Courses
Bible Exposition 9
BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics (3)
Other Bible Exposition courses (6)
Systematic Theology 9
ST101 Introduction to Theology (3)
Other Systematic Theology courses (6)
Pastoral Ministries 2
PM101 Spiritual Life (2)
Electives 10
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TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Transfer of up to six credit hours from
accredited graduate theological schools
is allowed toward the Certificate of
Graduate Studies.
Students normally must have earned a grade
of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in order to
be eligible to transfer a course from another
institution to Dallas Seminary. Transferability
of credits earned at this institution and
transferred to another is at the discretion
of the receiving institution. Consult the
Registrar’s Office for further information.
ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Students may be admitted to candidacy for
the C.G.S. degree by action of the faculty at
the beginning of the semester of their anticipated
graduation after these requirements
have been met: (1) grade point average of
at least 2.0; (2) evidence to the satisfaction
of the faculty of proven Christian character;
and (3) adherence to the following doctrines:
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, and the physical
return of Christ. Students in the C.G.S.
program must also provide a written statement
of church involvement from the local
church regularly attended while in seminary.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive the Certificate of Graduate Studies
students must have completed 30 semester
hours of course work with a grade point
average of at least 2.0, evidence to the
satisfaction of the faculty proven Christian
character, and adherence to the doctrines
stated in the Admission to Candidacy
section above.
Certificates will not be released or transcripts
issued unless all financial obligations to the
Seminary and/or the student loan program
are current.
Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.)
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
Of the 30 semester hours of course work
required for graduation, a minimum of
24 must be taken at either the main campus
or one of the extension sites.
All work leading to the certificate normally
must be completed within five years from
the time of matriculation. Extension requires
approval by the Credits Committee. Reinstatement
to the program after withdrawal
requires Admissions Committee action and
may subject the student to additional requirements
for the certificate.
CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATE STUDIES (C.G.S.)
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