Criswell College
4010 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, TX 75246

Criswell College is more than a traditional Bible College. This Dallas school develops God-called men and women--intellectually, academically, professionally, and spiritually--for authentic ministry leadership.

The focus of the Criswell's academic programs is its commitment to the Bible as God's infallible and inerrant Word. The Biblical Studies major is required of all undergraduate students who also may take a second major in a related discipline. The academic programs require all undergraduate students to take Greek, Hebrew, theology, New Testament Survey, Old Testament Survey, personal evangelism, church history, and an overseas missions practicum. Criswell College also offers graduate programs that are built upon its undergraduate majors.

Criswell's worldview approach to ministry prepares students to view every academic discipline through a Christian frame of reference. Required courses in Philosophy, Ethics, Natural Science, The Ancient World, The Roman World, The Postmodern World, and American Culture equip Criswell students to engage the world of ideas from a Christian perspective.

Criswell College offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of those preparing for service according to God's call on their life. Diploma in Biblical Studies Program, an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies, a Bachelor of Arts program with majors in Biblical Studies, Counseling, Evangelism and Missions, Humanities, Pastoral Ministry, Philosophy, Worship Leadership, and Youth Ministry. At the graduate level Master of Arts programs include Christian Leadership, Counseling, Jewish Studies, Ministry, and Theological and Biblical Studies with tracks in Old Testament, New Testament, Philosophy, Systematic and Historical Theology. A Master of Divinity Program with five different tracks is also available.

Criswell is the right choice for students looking for a college that is distinctively Christian. The Criswell College is different from the typical college or university in that it is focused upon preparing students for Kingdom service.

Quick Facts:

• Criswell College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts, and the Master of Arts degrees.
  


• Criswell has more than 20 full-time and part-time/adjunct professors.
  


• Criswell College is The Affiliated College of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
  


• Criswell features "hands-on" ministry training in missions and evangelism.
  


• Criswell students are involved in Encounter Missions assignments such as local church ministry, chaplaincy, street evangelism, or hospital visitation.
  


• Criswell faculty and staff lead students on annual North American and International mission trips.