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 Ministry Leadership program at Eastern University. (NOTE: This dual degree program is currently not available for online students.)

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Step 2: Declare Interest Early - Upon enrolling, contact Program Director Jonathan Hobbs to express interest in the BA/MTS dual degree path. This ensures your First-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 contact Jonathan Hobbs to ensure you are on track with your program of study.

Step 4: Formally Apply to the Dual Degree Program through the Program Director - After completing your first year (or during the fall of your sophomore year), contact Program Director Jonathan Hobbs when you are ready to officially apply to the dual degree program and he will guide you through the official application process. That process includes (but is not limited to) an essay detailing your academic goals and sense of calling to ministry, and pastoral references.  

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 Ministry Leadership duel 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.