Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's)

For Master in Divinity/Ministry (Master's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are reviewed annually by the institution..

This programme is designed for individuals preparing for ordained ministry in Christian denominations. Students study biblical texts, theology, pastoral care, and church leadership through a structured curriculum. The programme offers two tracks: Pastoral Leadership for denominational ordination and Adaptive Leadership for diverse ministry contexts. Courses include weekly seminars, field education, and theological reflection.

Focus areas include Pastoral Leadership, Adaptive Leadership, Biblical Studies, Theology and Ethics, Pastoral Care, Ministry Leadership.

The programme requires 78 credit hours, with 60 credits in shared core courses and additional credits in track-specific requirements. The Pastoral Leadership track requires 15 extra core credits and 3 elective credits, while the Adaptive Leadership track requires 18 elective credits from seminary or university courses.

Graduates typically serve in ordained ministry roles within churches, denominational agencies, or faith-based organizations.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The programme requires submission of transcripts and a statement of personal Christian faith. No standardized test is required.

The programme totals about 78 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with a typical duration of three years and a maximum of ten academic years to complete. 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.