Instructor Application
Lay Institute at Dallas Theological Seminary
E-mail your completed application to the Lay Institute (layinstitute@dts.edu).
Application Date
I am applying for the SP11 semester.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Student ID #
Address
City
State
TX
Zip Code
E-Mail
DTS Box #
Home Phone
Work Phone
Cell Phone
CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS
Degree Th.M.
Th.M. Ministry Track n/a
Hours Completed
Describe your expected vocational plans following seminary:
(Graduates describe your current ministry.)
Are you teaching in Lay Institute for internship credit?
Yes
If YES, have you registered for your internship?
Yes
Starting Semester
Who is your Mentor/Sponsor?
Explain any probationary action (e.g. academic or disciplinary) from the seminary:
1
n/a
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INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
List post-high school education beginning with the most recent experience, excluding DTS:
Schools Attended
Years
Major
1.
2.
3.
Which of the following DTS Christian Education courses have you completed?
CE103
Teaching Process
RECOMMENDED
CE104
Audiovisual Presentations
SUGGESTED
CE210
Designing Biblical Instruction
HELPFUL
CE215
Teaching in Christian Higher Education
RECOMMENDED
WM410
Theological Education in Intercultural Context
HELPFUL
Describe any other teacher or course design training and experience:
Submit your completed application to the Lay Institute (layinstitute@dts.edu).
Degree
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COMMITMENTS FOR TEACHING
Instructors prepare to teach at Lay Institute during one semester and teach during the next semester (e.g.
spring/summer; summer/fall; fall/spring). Instructors should budget at least 10 hours preparation for every teaching
hour (12 teaching hours minimum = 120 preparation hours). Some courses may require more preparation. Without
CE103 and/or CE215, course preparation may increase. Preparation does not end when the teaching semester starts.
Course load during each semester preparing for and teaching at Lay Institute: (Start with the next full semester.)
Semester
Year
Fall
10
Fall
10
Hours
During your preparation and teaching at Lay Institute, will you
Research and write a thesis or dissertation?
Yes
Due Date
Prepare and/or sit for comprehensive or oral exams?
Yes
Due Date
List employer, ministry, recreational, and/or extra-curricular commitments: Estimated Hours per Week
1.
2.
3.
Submit your completed application to the Lay Institute (layinstitute@dts.edu).
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CONTENT QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates have completed the DTS core courses in preparation for their proposed Lay Institute course.
Check all the boxes that apply:
DTS PRE-REQUISITE COURSE(S)
Biblical Studies
BE101
BE102
BE103
BE104
BE105
BE106
BE107
BE109
Bible Study Methods
Old Testament History I
Old Testament History II & Poetry
Old Testament Prophets
Gospels
Acts & Pauline Epistles
Hebrews, Gen. Epistles,& Revelation
Ruth, Psalms, Jonah, and Selected Epistles
Theological Studies
HT101 Church to the Modern Era
HT102 Church in the Modern Era: Europe & America
HT200 History of Doctrine (Substitute for HT101/102)
ST101
ST102
ST103
ST104
ST105
ST106
Introduction to Theology
Trinitarianism
Angelology, Anthropology, & Hamartiology
Soteriology
Sanctification & Ecclesiology
Eschatology
Basic Ministry Courses
BC101 Christian Counseling
CE101 Educational Process of the Church
PM101 Christian Spiritual Life
PM102 Evangelism
PM103 Preaching I
SF101 Spiritual Formation
WM101 Introduction to World Missions
Elective Courses
List any other courses that help qualify you to teach your proposed course:
Submit your completed application to the Lay Institute (layinstitute@dts.edu).
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COMMITMENT TO TEACH
Can you commit the appropriate amount of time during two consecutive semesters to prepare and teach?
YES
Have you read all of the links and Lay Institute materials at www.dts.edu/layinstitute?
YES
Do you certify that all of the statements of this application are true?
YES
If selected, do you agree to fulfill your responsibilities as a Lay Institute instructor?
YES
Do you agree with the Dallas Theological Seminary doctrinal statement?
YES
Briefly explain any disagreements with the DTS doctrinal statement:
Submit your completed application to the Lay Institute (layinstitute@dts.edu).