Eastern's School of Christian Ministry

Admissions and Registration

ADMISSION TO ESCM
At the heart of ESCM's mission is the preparation of Christian leaders in a first-rate seminary program that is as widely accessible as possible. ESCM is open to all Christians who desire to be equipped for Christian ministry in a credible, seminary-based program. ESCM does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, marital status or Christian denominational affiliation.

Applicants for admission to ESCM must:

Have a U.S. high school diploma (or equivalent)ï¿½ Be 18 years of age or olderï¿½ Be a professing Christian with demonstrated Christian character and leadership potentialï¿½ Be proficient in the language of instruction. At this time, courses are taught only in English, though courses in Spanish and other languages will be added to the curriculum if requested and resources permit.ï¿½ Be a legal resident of the United States, unless the applicant is planning to take online courses only. ESCM is not an approved school under United States Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations and does not admit international students unless they are already legally residing in the U.S. An application packet may be downloaded from this site and returned to ESCM. The entire application must be received before the student registers for classes. This packet contains:

Application for admission
Recommendation form (two recommendations are required)ï¿½ Statement of Christian Leadership and Service/Christian Experience form TUITION/FEES AND FINANCIAL AID

The following tuition rates and fees are included in the cost of ESCM's programs for 2005-2006:

Tuition: $160 per courseï¿½ Student Service fee: $60 per yearï¿½ Application fee: $30 (one-time)

Additional Fees: Personal Enrichment (non-credit): $75 per courseï¿½ Late tuition payment: $25 per course

Late payments not cleared by end of module: $50