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Are
all DBTS students required to attend Inter-City Baptist Church?
Detroit
Baptist Theological Seminary is a ministry of Inter-City
Baptist Church in Allen Park, Michigan. For those who already attend a good fundamental Baptist church in the area we encourage them to use all they learn here in the ministry of their own local church. However, for those who are relocating to the area we encourage them to join the ministry of Inter-City Baptist Church. Membership in a fundamental, Bible believing local church is required. Attendance at Inter-City Baptist Church is not required, but students are strongly encouraged to give it serious consideration. To help you get to know our church better a welcome packet can be provided upon request. This is valuable for understanding the foundation and heritage of DBTS even if one does not attend ICBC. You are encouraged to contact the seminary office or the church office if you have any questions about the ministry of Inter-City Baptist Church.
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Will I be able to find employment in the area?
Allen Park is located in the downriver area of Metro Detroit. This is a strong and diverse economic market. Many good jobs are available. While we do not guarantee students employment, or promise them a certain wage level, we have found that all of our willing students have been able to find employment situations to meet their financial and scheduling needs. Representative employment includes United Parcel Service, security guards, construction and trades work, painting, teaching positions, office work, etc. Some of our students have even started their own small business. Many of our single students find part-time employment sufficient. The situation for our married students varies widely depending on the wife's employment situation and whether they have children. Many good job hunting resources are available. For more information, contact the seminary office.
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Does DBTS provide on campus housing for students?
No. Since
the majority of our students are married we do not maintain on-campus housing.
However, there are a number of affordable housing options available in the surrounding
community. These can be found by consulting local newspapers or community bulletin
boards. We also have some very good leads on affordable housing in the area
through current student contacts or through members of Inter-City Baptist Church.
For more information contact the seminary office.
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Does DBTS have a dress code for seminary classes and chapel?
Dress and Appearance
In keeping with its mission to prepare men for NT ministry, the seminary has established standards of dress and appearance based on the following principles: (1) leadership example—a pastor is to set a high standard that honors the dignity and importance of his ministry; (2) propriety—we should meet and exceed the prevailing customs of the secular and church culture; and (3) testimony—we want the atmosphere and appearance of the seminary to reinforce our commitment to the seriousness of ministry preparation and the excellence with which we should serve the Lord. While styles are continually changing, student dress and appearance should reflect the character of the seminary’s commitment to biblical, separatist fundamentalism. Specifically, during class and chapel times, male students are required to wear dress shoes, dress slacks, collared shirt, and tie. Hairstyles should be conservative, short, and neatly groomed. Beards and mustaches are permitted if kept short and neatly trimmed. Female students should dress modestly with skirts or dresses coming at least to the knee. Dress code during summer school is business casual.
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I know
DBTS will be a great place for me to go to seminary. But since I am married,
what opportunities will be available for my wife?
There are
many opportunities available to the wives of seminary students in the areas
of education, fellowship and service. We will list a number of those opportunities for you here.
Education
There are a number of ways that a woman can expand her educational training
while her husband is a student here at DBTS.
- DBTS
classes -If the husband is a full-time student (12 or more semester hours
of credit) then the wife can attend seminary classes for credit, free of charge. All student wives, whether the husband is a full-time or part-time student,
may audit classes free of charge.
- Bible
Institute -Wives may also enroll in the Inter-City Baptist Bible Institute.
Classes are taught on Monday evenings by DBTS faculty and ICBC staff.
- Seminary
Wives Fellowship -Once each month during the school year an evening SWF
meeting is planned. Besides the wonderful time of fellowship, the ladies
are challenged by mature and experienced ministry wives. There is usually
a special focus to each monthly meeting. Typical topics include: weddings,
funerals, entertaining in the parsonage, raising your children, guarding your
marriage, sharing in your husband's ministry, counseling ministry to women,
time management, etc. Many valuable resources are distributed and a
time of Q&A usually follows.
- Mid-America
Conference on Preaching - Each fall the seminary sponsors the Mid-America
Conference on Preaching which is hosted by Inter-City
Baptist Church. Students and their wives are able to attend the
MACP free of charge. During this two-day conference special women's
workshops are planned during the morning hours. Free babysitting is
also provided at those times. Student wives are free to attend any of
the other workshops as well during the afternoon.
Fellowship
There are
a number of different fellowship opportunities available throughout the year.
- Seminary
Wives Fellowship - This monthly meeting provides a natural setting for
the ladies to interact with each other and with the wives of the faculty-staff.
Most seminary wives look at this as a real bright spot in a busy schedule.
It is especially nice for the ladies who work during the day or who live outside
the immediate area. They are able to fellowship with women whom they
might not otherwise be able to meet at all.
- Student-Faculty
Picnic - This annual event is held on a Saturday in mid-September. It is a wonderful time for all the families to get together for a delicious
picnic meal, organized recreation, casual conversation, along with lots of
fresh air and sunshine.
- Spring
Dinner Date - This activity is planned in some years, depending upon the calendar, usually in March. A nice banquet room is reserved. Everyone gets dressed up in their finest and comes for a delightful evening. A photographer is always present to take those special pictures. Besides the beautiful setting, delicious food and godly music, a Bible challenge is brought by a special speaker to cap off the evening.
- Winter
Game Night - This annual event is planned for late January. It is a relaxed night full of fun and excitement. You really get to see all those "hidden talents" coming out. A delicious banquet is included.
Service
There are
a number of different service opportunities available throughout the year.
- Seminary
Wives Fellowship - This ministry is directed by the President's wife and
the Academic Dean's wife and supported by the wives of seminary faculty-staff
and the church pastoral staff. The student wives elect their own officers
each year as well. There are many other opportunities to help in preparation
for meetings, banquets or special projects.
- Local
church - Students and their wives are strongly encouraged to make their
own local church the center of their ministry efforts and social interaction. At Inter-City Baptist Church there are abundant opportunities for individual involvement, such as vocal
and instrumental music, visitation, Sunday School, Children's Church, AWANA,
teen ministry, nursery and much more. In many cases, a student and his
wife may even be able to serve right alongside each other in ministry.
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