Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
NONDEPARTMENTAL
COURSES
COURSE OFFERINGS
Required courses are offered on a regular basis and in most
cases are offered according to the curriculum chart for each
program found in the Academic Programs section of this
catalog. Ministry track and elective courses are generally
offered on a rotating basis. For information on ministry track
and elective course offerings for any given academic year
contact the Registrar’s Office or the respective departments.
NONDEPARTMENTAL COURSES
Th.M. students are responsible to demonstrate competence in
research by satisfactorily completing either (1) a Th.M. thesis in
an academic department of their choosing, or (2) a three-hour
research seminar culminating in a written thesis-style research
project. All Th.M. students are required to register for either
RS101 or RS102. Students should register for RS101 during
their first semester at the time they take PM101. Contact the
Registrar’s Office for more information.
RS101
RS102
IE100
Orientation and Research Methods
The Faculty
This course is designed to guide students in the use of
library materials, computerized databases, and bibliographic
resources. It provides instruction in research strategies,
thesis topic selection, and familiarization with form and style
for papers and theses. In addition, this course provides an
orientation to the educational philosophy of biblical,
theological, and ministry-related studies at Dallas Seminary.
1 hour.
Research and Summary of Christian Doctrine
The Faculty
This course is designed to provide opportunity and
guidance for the writing of a summative research paper
within the Th.M. degree program, and to offer a general
review of the major areas of Christian doctrine with a
view to ordination and professional ministry. 2 hours.
Academic and Cultural Orientation
for International Students
Baker
This course will explore issues of cultural adaptation,
awareness, and approaches to academic writing and
documentation to enable the student to be successful in
the classroom. It is equivalent to RS101 Orientation and
Research Methods. This course is required for all incoming
international students whose first language is not English
or for those who have not completed a degree previously
in English. Exceptions may be made by the World Missions
and Intercultural Studies department. Only one hour of this
course credits toward a degree. 2 hours.
NONDEPARTMENTAL COURSES
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