Eastern's Integration of Psychology & Theology

Admissions Requirements

  • Academic Requirements:
    • Completed Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Masters of Counseling, or Master's degree in a related field from an institutionally accredited and endorsed by CHEA college, university, or seminary.
    • Completed bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited and endorsed by CHEA college or university.
    • Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
       
  • Interview with the Marriage and Family Doctoral Programs Admissions Committee.
     
  • Completed application packet, including:
    1. Official Transcripts- official transcripts must be submitted from all institutions of higher education that the applicant attended; resume/curriculum vitae. Learn How to Request a Transcript from your previous school(s).
    2. Two essays (see below)
    3. Three letters of recommendation completed using this online recommendation form. (Please send the link to this form to your references.)
    4.  $75 application fee.

 

  • Essay Prompts:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.