Application Deadline

  • Fall 1 2026 - June 1, 2026

To meet the listed deadlines, an application and all supplemental items must be submitted by the dates referenced above.

Academic Requirements

  • Completed a Master's degree in a related field (i.e. Counseling, Theological Studies, Divinity etc.) from a college or university with institutional accreditation that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Completed bachelor’s degree from a college or university with institutional accreditation that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Steps  

All applicants must submit a completed application packet, including:

  • Application: Completed and signed at eastern.edu/apply
  • Identity Verification: Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a separate email with a secure link to complete identity verification through the PLAID platform. This step confirms your identity as part of the application process and must be finished before your application can be reviewed.  
  • Official Transcripts - must be submitted from all institutions of higher education that the applicant attended. 
  • Resume/curriculum vitae.
  • Three letters of Recommendation - completed using this online recommendation form. (Please send the link to this form to your references.)
  • Regulatory Form
  • Two essays: 
    • Statement of Purpose: A four to six-page essay addressing how the program goals coincide with the student's personal and professional objectives. The essay will be evaluated on the basis of content, presentation, and evidence of doctoral-level writing ability.
    • Statement of Faith: A four to six-page descriptive, analytical essay focusing on how you have been impacted by your family of origin (positively and/or negatively) and how your faith journey has informed your understanding of yourself as a professional. This essay will be evaluated based on content, presentation, and evidence of doctoral-level writing ability.
  • Interview with the DMFT Admissions Committee. 
    • Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Entry Term

  • Fall