Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas Theological Seminary and the Downline Institute partner to provide integrated biblical and theological training that equips students for life and ministry.
Why Choose This Path?
Up to 10 credit hours through Downline Coursework
Up to 22 credit hours through Advanced Standing Exams (MA up to 22; ThM up to 40 credit hours)
Up to 12 credit hours for Ministry Residency requirement
Important Note:
Students must apply and be formally accepted to DTS before any credits are applied to their degree plan.
NEXT STEPS
Complete Downline Institute
10 hours
→
Apply to DTS
Receive Acceptance
→
Complete Advanced Standing Exams
Up to 22 hours (MA) or 40 hours (ThM)
COST BREAKDOWN
Traditional Program with DTS
Take All 66 Hours at DTS
$46,200
Total Before Additional
Needs-Based Scholarships
Needs-Based Scholarships
DTS After Downline
10 Hours from Downline Coursework
22 Hours from Advanced Standing
34 Hours Through DTS Remaining
22 Hours from Advanced Standing
34 Hours Through DTS Remaining
$23,800
Total Before Additional
Needs-Based Scholarships
Needs-Based Scholarships
*Does not include fees or tuition increases.
DEGREE TIMELINE
Attending DTS after Downline will fast-track future Christian leaders in their journey to complete their education and enter full-time ministry equipped and empowered to serve the Kingdom.
Traditional Program with DTS
66 Credits Total | 6 Credits / Semester
DTS After Downline
34 Credits Total | 6 Credits / Semester
