The 4+1 Program allows students to earn a four-year Bachelor’s of Science degree (Biblical Studies with Pre-seminary minor) and a two-year seminary degree in just five years. For the undergraduate degree, students take 103 credit hours at CBS Houston and 24 hours of dual credit through Dallas Theological Seminary’s Houston campus or online program. After the undergraduate degree is awarded students only need 25 more hours at Dallas Theological Seminary to earn a Master of Arts (Christian Studies) degree!
Here’s how it works:
Course Location |
Hours |
CBS undergrad courses* 15 hours of which can be applied to DTS MA(CS); must earn a “B” or better to fulfill DTS Advanced Standing requirements |
103 hours |
DTS Houston dual credit classes: Must earn a “C” or better to fulfill CBS requirements |
24 hours |
DTS master’s classes: Taken after completion of four-year CBS degree |
25 hours |
Total |
152 hours |
*Students must apply to the MA(CS) program within one year of completing their CBS degree in order to qualify for the 15 hours of Advanced Standing.
Recent CBS graduate? You may be eligible to receive Advanced Standing toward your Master of Arts (Christian Studies) at Dallas Theological Seminary! Please contact an admissions advisor at DTS for details.
CBS-DTS Course Equivalencies:
CBS Course |
DTS Course |
MSMN1301 Bible Study Methods* |
BE101 Bible Study Methods and Hermeneutics (3) |
BIBL1311 Pentateuch* or BIBL 3311 Special Issues in OT Historical Literature* |
BE102 OT History I (3) |
BIBL1323 General Epistles & Revelation* or BIBL 3323 Special Issues in NT General Epistolary Literature & Revelation* |
BE107 Hebrews, Generals Epistles, and Revelation (3) |
THEO1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation* |
ST103 Angelology, Anthropology, and Hamartiology (3) |
THEO1314 Angels, Church, & Prophecy* |
ST105 Sanctification and Ecclesiology (3) |
* Must earn a “B” or better |
Hours: 15 |
For details please contact the CBS Admissions office today.
832.252.4253; admissions@cbshouston.edu
Already a CBS student? Contact your Academic Advisor at the Office of the Register:
Students with the Last Name A - G and Spanish Speaking Programs
Esmeralda Barrera 832-252-4640, Esmeralda.Barrera@CBSHouston.Edu
Students with the Last Name H - Z
Debbie Harper 832-252-4632, Debbie.Harper@cbshouston.edu