Dual Degree Masters Program

M.Div./M.B.A.
This dual degree program offered in conjunction with Eastern University enables students to earn both degrees in approximately one year less and at less cost than if they pursued the degrees separately. Options include an M.B.A. focusing on international economic development.

This dual degree program is designed to create the following opportunities:

Enrichment of interdisciplinary inquiry into issues and concerns encompassing theology, business, ethics and development.

More thorough preparation of lay people who will have considerable opportunity to minister and disciple within the marketplace of business or development.

Preparation of individuals for bi-vocational ministries, particularly in situations where the church minister is engaged in development/business enterprise creation to financially aid the Church or community.

More thorough preparation of leaders in Christian institutions and organizations for superior management.

The administrative structure and curricular requirements for these dual degree programs are as follows:

Admissions
Students wishing to enter the M.Div./M.B.A. program need to apply to both the Seminary and the University and be admitted separately to each institution.

Financial Arrangements
Students are required to pay tuition to each school for the courses required in that school's degree program, which entails approximately five semesters at the Seminary and three semesters at the University.

General Academic Requirements
Fifty-five course units need to be taken in the Seminary's M.Div. degree program and normally 35 credit hours in the University M.B.A. program.

Schedule
During the first two years, a student normally spends one full-time year* at the Seminary,
and one full-time year at the University. The student can begin the program at either school.
The third year will normally be spent at the Seminary, with the possibility of electives in the M.B.A. program.

The fourth year will include remaining requirements and electives in each school.
* It is possible to pursue this dual program on a part-time basis.

Course Requirements
Seminary Requirements. The required core courses listed in Year I and Year II of the M.Div. curriculum (30 course units).

The following courses:

N.T. Greek
A Preaching Practicum
Christian World Mission
Church Renewal and Evangelism
Theology and Practice of Worship
Bible electives (4 course units)
Electives (12 course units)

University Requirements. Consult the Eastern University Catalog for the Graduate Business Programs.

Other Academic/Administrative Matters

Academic standing in the respective programs is determined solely on the basis of work taken at each school.

Each school is responsible for the integrity of its degree in terms of course requirements.
The student will complete the requirements for both degrees, as herein specified, in order to receive either degree in this program. If the requirements for the dual degree program are not met, the requirements of either degree taken separately apply.

The Academic Dean of the Seminary and the Dean of the Graduate Studies Programs at the University serve as contact persons for information and advisement about the dual degree programs.

Prospective students who have questions about the M.Div/M.B.A. dual degree program may contact the Admissions Office: 800-222-3872, ext. 321 or semadmis@eastern.edu.