DR. STERLING THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES INC.THE WORLD IS OUR CLASSROOM
Dr. Sterling Theological Seminaries Inc. official logoDr. Sterling Theological Seminaries Inc.Serious Bible-Centred Theological Training

GLOBAL • REMOTE • CHRIST-CENTRED

Know GOD. Study HIS WORD. Prepare to serve.

Serious theological education rooted in Scripture, centred upon JESUS CHRIST, and accessible to students wherever they live.

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STUDY

Deepen your knowledge of GOD

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PREPARE

Develop sound teaching and ministry discipline

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SERVE

Carry the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST faithfully

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Scripture-CentredSound biblical and theological formation
AccessibleStudy from wherever you are
StructuredProgressive academic pathways
Ministry-MindedLearning prepared for Christian service

ABOUT DSTS

Calling the Church back to the foundation of JESUS CHRIST and HIS Apostles

DSTS is committed to serious biblical study, spiritual formation, Christian ministry preparation, and the development of students who desire to know GOD and faithfully serve HIM.

Our model reaches beyond one classroom, city, province, state, or nation. Students can engage in structured theological education remotely while maintaining meaningful academic expectations.

“Study to shew thyself approved unto GOD, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

ACADEMIC PATHWAYS

A progressive journey from foundational study to advanced theological training

DSTS combines a structured degree pathway with annual subject concentration and meaningful academic milestones.

YEARS 1–3

Bachelor’s Degree Program

The core undergraduate pathway extends across three academic years. Each year concentrates substantially on a principal theological subject serving as the student’s Major for that academic year.

  • Year 1 foundation: THEISM — Knowing GOD
  • Each successfully completed year carries a one-year Diploma in the principal subject studied.
  • The annual Diploma recognizes substantial study in that area and preparation to teach that subject in appropriate Christian educational and ministry settings.
  • Successful completion of all prescribed requirements leads to the Bachelor’s Degree.
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+ 1 YEAR

Master of Theology

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor’s pathway may progress into an additional year of advanced theological study, subject to DSTS academic requirements.

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+ 1 YEAR

Ph.D. in Theology

Following successful completion of the Master’s level, qualifying students may proceed into an additional doctoral year under the Seminary’s advanced academic requirements.

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Flexible completion does not mean reduced standards.DSTS permits reasonable flexibility in pace while maintaining academic, doctrinal, progress, and graduation requirements.

ADMISSIONS & ENROLMENT

Returning students continue. New students apply.

Returning 2025–2026 Students

Students who completed the 2025–2026 academic year do not need to enrol again. They were initially admitted into the three-year Bachelor’s Degree program and continue within that program, subject to academic and financial standing.

New 2026–2027 Students

Prospective students create or use a DSTS Prospective Student account, complete the protected online Student Enrolment Application, upload two recent passport-size photographs, and satisfy the US$90 non-refundable application fee requirement.

Submission does not constitute automatic acceptance. DSTS reviews and ratifies the application, then communicates the admission status and any further instructions through the protected admissions system.

1Create AccountUse a Prospective Student account
2Apply OnlineApplication, photographs and fee requirement
3ReviewDSTS considers and ratifies the application
4DecisionAdmission status and instructions

TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS

Affordable by design. Sustainable for the future.

DSTS seeks to keep serious theological education within reach while ensuring the Seminary has the resources required to grow, develop, and serve students responsibly.

2026–2027 WEEKLY TUITIONUS$129per week

For countries where 1 unit of local currency is worth US$1.10 or more.
US$516 for four weeks.

US$99per week

For all other countries, where 1 unit of local currency is worth less than US$1.10.
US$396 for four weeks.

All tuition amounts are payable in US dollars.

Scholarship assistance

DSTS may approve written partial scholarships, tuition exemptions, or special financial arrangements where appropriate. Scholarships are personal to the recipient, are not transferable, and do not automatically continue into a later academic year.

Tuition rates and scholarship arrangements are subject to annual review.

Student Payment Centre

Enrolled students can use their protected portal to pay school fees securely and retrieve payment receipts after the payment gateway is activated.

ONLINE LEARNING

The world really is our classroom.

DSTS uses virtual remote learning to connect students with theological instruction, lecture notes, academic materials, assignments, announcements, and selected recorded teaching.

Virtual Remote SessionsParticipate from your own location.
Flexible-Paced CompletionReasonable flexibility without eliminating standards.
Serious Academic ExpectationsEngage, progress, complete prescribed work, and meet requirements.
Protected Learning PortalStudent-only access to course materials and academic tools.

INSTITUTIONAL STATUS

Dr. Sterling Theological Seminaries Inc.

DSTS Public Institutional Description

“Incorporated in Florida, USA as an Accredited Seminary.”

DSTS uses this wording in describing its institutional identity as a Christian theological seminary incorporated in Florida, USA, with its educational work focused upon biblical and theological training.

Students intending to use a DSTS credential for employment, transfer, professional licensing, immigration, or admission to another institution should independently confirm the receiving organization’s specific requirements, as recognition and acceptance requirements can differ by jurisdiction and organization.

GRADUATION & CREDENTIALS

Recognizing genuine academic progress at meaningful stages

Each academic year centres on a principal theological subject. Successful completion earns a Diploma recognizing that year’s academic concentration while the student continues toward the full Bachelor’s Degree.

The 2025–2026 first-year graduating class completed THEISM — Knowing GOD and received the Diploma in Theology (D.Th.) associated with that foundation year.

ENROLLED STUDENTS

DSTS Student Learning Portal

A protected academic environment for lectures, assignments, payments, receipts, textbooks, notices, and student resources.

Create an account first. Enrolled student access requires DSTS approval.
Student Sign In
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Student-only access

Sign in to reach your lectures, assignments and academic records.

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EXPLORE DSTS

Everything you need to begin, learn, and grow with DSTS

Prospective students, enrolled students, ministers, and public visitors can quickly reach the information and resources most relevant to them.

Apply Online

Complete the protected 2026–2027 Student Enrolment Application, upload two required passport-size photographs, and follow your application status online.

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Programs & Academic Pathways

Explore the three-year Bachelor’s pathway, annual Diploma structure, Master of Theology, Ph.D. pathway, and academic progression.

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Create a DSTS Account

Create the appropriate account for a Visitor, Prospective Student, Enrolled Student, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, or approved Partner.

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Visitor Free Entry Lounge

Enter freely to read, study, listen, watch, reflect, and use DSTS-published messages, teaching, music, and study resources. No account is required.

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Advanced Biblical Research

Access serious Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin, manuscript, textual-study, teaching, and scholarly research resources.

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Student Portal & Academic Services

Approved enrolled students can reach protected lectures, assignments, grades, school-fee tools, textbooks, receipts, transcripts, and academic services.

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