Application Steps

Step 1: Apply to Eastern University Undergraduate Admissions - Incoming undergraduate students must first apply to and enroll in the traditional undergraduate (on-campus) BA in Biblical Studies at Eastern University.

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Step 2: Declare Interest Early - Upon enrolling, contact Department Chair Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch at rburnett@eastern.edu to express interest in the BA/MTS dual degree path. This ensures your Freshman Year plan of study is structured correctly for the dual degree track.

Step 3: Complete Freshman Year & Establish Academic Standing - Complete Year 1 coursework to acclimate to university life, demonstrate your ability to handle university-level academics, and establish the required GPA - 3.0 or higher. Please feel free to reach out to Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch at rburnett@eastern.edu to ensure you are following the correct program of study.

Step 4: Formally Apply to the Dual Degree Program - After completing your freshman year (or during the fall of your sophomore year), contact Department Chair Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch when you are ready to officially apply to the dual degree program and she will guide you through the official application process. That process includes (but is not limited to):

• Official Dual Degree Application Form
• Personal Essay detailing your academic and vocational goals.
• A Reference from a pastor and/or mentor

Step 5: Acceptance & Program On-Ramp - Upon acceptance to the program, you will receive notification and will need to submit a “change of program” form moving you officially into the Biblical Studies dual degree BA/MTS.  This will allow you to register for graduate-level courses prior to senior status. You will begin with your first graduate course, SFRM 505 (Nurturing Spiritual Life and Character I), in the Spring semester of your sophomore year as an on-ramp into graduate theological study.