Master in Anthropology (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Master of Arts in Theological and Cultural Anthropology is $650 per credit hour..

This programme prepares students for roles in cross-cultural Christian ministry, academic teaching, and international work in business, government, or service sectors. It combines anthropology and theology to develop skills in ethnographic research, cross-cultural analysis, and applied problem solving. The curriculum emphasizes the relationship between faith and culture through structured coursework and research. Students complete a thesis based on ethnographic fieldwork.

Focus areas include Theology of Culture, Faith-Based Ethnographic Methods, Epistemological Insights for Anthropological Practice, Integrated Anthropological Theory, Cross-Cultural Analysis, Applied Problem Solving.

The programme requires 30 credits, including 18 credits of required courses, 9 credits of electives, and a 3-credit thesis. Students complete an ethnography and master’s thesis as part of the degree.

Graduates pursue careers in cross-cultural Christian ministry, academic teaching, and international roles in business, government, or service organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Submission of transcripts, a personal statement, and a resume is required.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Fully online and asynchronous; can be completed in 12 to 24 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.

Eastern University is based at 1300 Eagle Road in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, and brings together the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business and Leadership, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, College of Health and Science, Esperanza College, Templeton Honors College, and Palmer Theological Seminary and College. Its academic programs connect faith, reason, and justice across more than 160 associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and seminary offerings. Undergraduate students can select from more than 95 areas of study, including bachelor's degrees, minors, and pre-professional options.

Graduate students can choose from more than 65 areas of study, with master's, doctoral, seminary, and certification programs available through online and evening formats. Eastern also provides online undergraduate programs for working adults, alongside blended learning options and the Eastern FastPass pathway, which allows students to graduate in three years. Additional academic opportunities include the Templeton Honors College, Leadership Fellows Program, and Goode Scholars Program.

Student life includes clubs and organizations, faith and service activities, athletics, fitness facilities, and academic support through counseling, disability and access services, the Academic Resource Center, and health and wellness resources. Chapel is held weekly during the academic year. International students considering programs connected to professional licensure should be aware that requirements vary between states and may differ from Pennsylvania requirements.