The Dallas Theological Seminary MBTS is a 36-hour degree designed for working professionals and laypersons who desire to be equipped to serve in the workforce, at home, and in the church. The MBTS gives students an overview of the entire Biblical story, introduces them to key theological concepts, and has 12 free elective hours.
THE MBTS IS A FLEXIBLE COURSE OF STUDY, IDEAL FOR THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS:
- Business professionals or laypersons who desire a short program of seminary studies to equip themselves for effective ministry in the workforce, home, local church or wherever God leads them to serve
- Missionary candidates that anticipate service in nonprofessional ministries whose mission board requires graduate studies in Bible and theology
- College graduates who want a shorter program of seminary studies as a supplement to their undergraduate work and are not planning on entering vocational ministry
- Spouses of current PGI students who want to complete a program of graduate seminary studies
MBTS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS:
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including a synthetic understanding of the major books
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of theology, a knowledge of premillennial theology, and an ability to support their theological views and apply them to contemporary issues
- Demonstrate an increasing likeness to Christ as manifested in love for God, love for others and the fruit of the Spirit
- Demonstrate an interest and involvement in the local church and other ministries with which they are serving
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
BIBLE EXPOSITION (9 CREDIT HOURS)
- BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics
- BE201 The Story of Scripture
- BE505 The Kingdom & Covenants
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (9 CREDIT HOURS)
- ST101 Theological Method and Bibliology
- Other Theology Course
- Other Theology Course
MINISTRY & RESEARCH (6 CREDIT HOURS)
- PM101 Spiritual Life (2)
- PM102 Evangelism (2)
- RS101 Orientation and Research Methods (1)
- RS103 Summative Research Project (1)
ELECTIVES (12 CREDIT HOURS)
*Some degree requirements are subject to change
DTS MBTS Site: http://www.dts.edu/master-biblical-theological-degree-online/
DTS MBTS Advising Site: http://www.dts.edu/students/advising/degreeadvising/mbts/
The MBTS is designed to be completed within a two-year period. Students also have the option to accelerate their timeframe through DTS Online course offerings.