Academic Program

Westminster offers the complete M.Div. and M.A.R. degree programs at the Texas Campus. This has involved a multi-year approval process with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accreditation agencies including the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools. Courses are accredited master’s level seminary courses which may be applied toward a Certificate in Christian Studies, M.Div. or M.A.R. degree program at either the Texas or Philadelphia campus. Course credit may also be transferred to other seminaries.

Instruction

Instruction is provided by fulltime resident faculty, faculty from the Philadelpia Campus or by adjunct faculty resident in the Dallas area.

Some special events, lectures, classes, or meetings may be conducted through videoconferencing with the Philadelphia Campus.

Facilities

The Texas Campus occupies facilities in an 18 story office building named Two Turtle Creek. The 6,000 sqft. suite offers two classrooms, a library, administrative and faculty offices, a student computer lab, videoconferencing capibilities and a kitchen.

The seminary's suite also contains the office of the Southwest Church Planting Network.

Computer Facilities

The student computer lab offers PC and MacIntosh computers, each loaded with software for biblical and theological studies, word processing, and Internet access. Software programs for biblical and theological studies include: BibleWorks, BibleWindows, Accordance, Greek Tutor, Hebrew Tutor, Master Christian Library, Theological Journal Library, Van Til CDROM, John Calvin Collection CDROM, and E. J. Brill's Dead Sea Scrolls database of texts and images.

Library

The Texas Campus library now contains over 13,000 volumes and subscriptions to over 50 periodicals. Students are also encouraged to use the extensive resources of major theological libraries nearby. For more information on library resources, please see the Texas Campus Library page.

Housing

The seminary does not provide student housing at the Texas Campus, but can provide recommendations about housing options, including referrals to private homes which may host students.
For a local listing of rental housing, please see the following websites:
Dallas Morning News
Apartments.com
Homestore.com
The Village Apartments
Before you sign a lease, we recommend you contact the Vice President and Dean for tips on living in the area.

Dining establishments adjacent to the Texas Campus (within 300 yards)

$ Good Eats Cafe
$ Souper Salad
$$ Ciudad - Upscale Tex-Mex
$$ Benihana Grille - Japanese hibachi grill
$$ Sushi Zushi - Upscale Japanese and Asian

Hotel accommodations in the area. Students who travel from a distance to attend weekend classes may wish to arrange hotel accommodations. The list of hotels below is not exhaustive. Please consult a travel website for a more complete list. Center your search on Dallas - Oak Lawn or Market Center area. If you are reserving a hotel room for weekend classes, be sure to inquire about special weekend rates.

$57Crowne Plaza 7050 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75247
214-630-8500 ask for the Westminster Seminary rate

(The $ indicates approximate prices. Call for exact rates.)
$ Days Inn 4150 N. Central Expressway 214-827-6080
$$ Doubletree 2015 Market Center 214-741-7481
$$ Quality Inn 1955 Market Center 214-747-9551
$$ Ramada Limited 202 Market Center Blvd 214-521-0330
$$ Best Western Market Center 2023 Market Center 214-741-9000
$$ La Quinta 4440 N Central Expressway 214-821-4220
$$$ Marriott Courtyard 2150 Market Center. 1-800-321-2211
$$$ Hilton Park Cities 5954 Luther Lane 214-368-0400
$$$ Renaissance Dallas Hotel 2222 Stemmons Frwy 214-631-2222
$$$ Wyndham Anatole 2201 Stemmons Frwy 214-748-1200
$$$ Sheraton Suites 2101 Market Center 214-747-3000
$$$$ Melrose Hotel 3015 Oak Lawn 214-521-5151

Women of Westminster (W.O.W.)

Women of Westminster is an organization of students, wives of students, wives of faculty and staff. The goal is to provide fellowship, organize activities, nurture Biblical thinking and Christian lifestyles and to offer ministry opportunities. For further information women students and wives of students should contact the W.O.W. coordinator through the Texas Campus office.

W.O.W organized the Texas Campus Christmas Ball December 19, 2005
Upper tier: Scott, Bonnie, Ben, Rachel, Julianna, Frank, Tiffany, Jason, Luke, Terilyn, Kenneth, Brenda, Daniel, Paula, Lauren, Ashley, Jared, Melissa, Michelle, J.D., Spring, George
Lower tier: Paul, Stephanie, Brendan, Stephanie, Keli, Richey, Sarah, Jeremy, Stephanie, Joel, Mark, Andrea, Brandon, Jahaziel, Taylor, Daniel, Thea, Erik, Steve, Laura, Paul, Jeff, Nikki