Biblical and Theological Studies

Overview

Study the scriptures fully online

The Biblical and Theological Studies program of Dallas Theological Seminary is based on the principle that any follower of Christ will benefit from advanced training in biblical and theological studies, becoming a more effective minister of the gospel wherever they serve.

100% Online

You can complete the entire MBTS program entirely online from wherever God has called you. You can also supplement online courses with 3 or 5 day intensives at one of our campuses.

Purpose

This MBTS provides a flexible course of study for:

• Business professionals or laypersons who desire a short program of seminary studies to equip them for effective ministry in the workforce, home, local church, or abroad

• Missionary candidates who anticipate service in nonprofessional ministries whose mission board requires graduate study 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 DTS students who want to complete a program of graduate seminary studies

Program Goals

Students in the MBTS program will be able to:

• Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including a synthetic understanding of the major books;

• Evidence a general knowledge of theology;

• Evidence an ability to biblically and theologically support their views on a specific contemporary issue;

• Evidence an increasing likeness to Christ as manifested in love for God, love for others, and the fruit of the Spirit; and

• Evidence an interest and involvement in the local church or other ministries with which they are associated.